Driver Fatigue on San Marcos Highways - The Silent Killer & Justice with Top Texas Attorneys

Located along the busy shipping corridor that connects San Antonio and Austin, San Marcos, Texas sees more than its fair share of 18-wheeler-related accidents. Though there are many ways that semis can create dangerous road conditions and increase the opportunities for and severity of accidents, one of the often overlooked causes is 18 wheeler driver fatigue, also known as drowsy driving. If you or someone you love has been the victim of an accident involving an exhausted long-haul driver, you deserve just compensation. To better understand your rights and situation, read on, then contact a San Marcos truck accident lawyer at Carabin Shaw.

Our legal professionals are so confident that we possess the knowledge and expertise to thoroughly examine your specific situation and secure a favorable outcome that we offer our services on a contingency-fee basis. In other words, you pay nothing unless we successfully defend your claim. Call 800-862-1260 today to schedule your free case review!

The more massive the vehicle the longer it takes to slow down, that’s just simple physics. However, when it comes to accidents involving big rigs, it’s much more complicated than that. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, these are the top three “Critical Events” that lead to large truck accidents:

This includes drifting into another lane, drifting into oncoming traffic, or driving off the road entirely.

This can be the result of poor road conditions, unstable or shifting loads, or speeding drivers.

This relates to the aforementioned mass of the vehicle and the distance it takes to come to a complete stop. This can result in crashing into the back of vehicles in the same lane, either because the car cut them off or stopped too quickly, or because the truck driver wasn’t paying attention.

The chances of any one of these critical events are significantly increased when the driver is sleepy. That being said, no matter the causation, our San Marcos TX 18 wheeler accident attorneys at Carabin Shaw are here to fight for you 24/7. Call us toll-free at 800-862-1260 to begin your road to recovery today.

While some of these are specific to the land-freight industry, others may have implications for drivers of passenger cars like yourself.

Fatigue-related accidents are often the result of one or more of the following:

• Incentives or pressures from employees that result in exceeding the federal Hours of Service regulations.
• Inadequate sleep resulting from poor or unfamiliar sleeping conditions.
• Medical conditions, including sleep apnea.
• Disruptions in normal sleep patterns due to driving into or through the night.

If you believe your accident was caused by one of the issues mentioned above, contact the Texas attorneys with Carabin Shaw to learn more about how we are prepared to fight for you.

In accident cases that involve 18-wheelers in San Marcos, TX, not only can the injuries be severe, but those injured often find themselves fighting against giant shipping companies, insurance corporations, and state and federal highway agencies. All of these different parties stand to gain nothing from settling your claim.

Each lawyer at Carabin Shaw is backed by our history of results and our reputation. Don’t just take our word for it - check out our client reviews, then contact a member of our English- and Spanish-speaking team to schedule your complimentary case review. This provides our team the opportunity to take an in-depth look at your particular claim at no cost to you.

Don’t try to go it alone; get the compensation you deserve. Call Carabin Shaw today.

For more information:

• KXAN
• NHTSA
• FMCSA