Federal laws require truck drivers to complete driving logs every time they drive. The logs should account for the driver's location and time spent on and off duty during every 24-hour period. The driver's log is supposed to help determine how much time the truck driver rested between driving sessions. Getting enough rest is a key to preventing dangerous driving caused by truck driver fatigue.
After a truck accident, a key element of an investigation into the cause of the accident will be the driver's log. Many trucks are now also equipped with "black boxes" the way airplanes are. Between the black box records and the trucking log records, a keen investigator can get a very good idea about what went on in the hours and days leading to the crash.
An investigator should request the driver's log as soon as possible, before a truck driver would be legally allowed to destroy or lose it. This is one of many reasons why an injured person or family members should contact a personal injury lawyer sooner rather than later after a serious car or truck accident.
Give your personal injury lawyer every opportunity to help maximize compensation for you. Contact The Law Office of Scott M. Miller to schedule a free initial consultation promptly after a truck accident in the Orlando area or nearby. There is no obligation — and you might set in motion the key to a fruitful investigation that will cinch your case against a negligent truck driver and his or her company.
What truly sets The Law Office of Scott M. Miller apart is a commitment to personal service. Florida truck accident lawyer Scott M. Miller is available 24 hours a day to take calls from injured clients. He personally handles truck accident and other personal injury cases adeptly, with clients' needs clearly in focus.
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