Truck Accident Attorney in Jackson

The Federal Motor Carriers Safety Association (FMCSA) imposes strict hours of service (HOS) rules on tractor-trailer drivers and bus drivers, including:

• Restrictions on hours of drive time
• Restrictions on hours on duty
• Mandatory rest breaks
• Restrictions on hours worked in a workweek
• Sleeper berth rules
• Logbook entry provisions

Drivers who fail to abide by the HOS regulations face steep fines and license suspension. The driver’s employer also faces fines.

During the many decades we have litigated Jackson trucking accident cases, we have often encountered doctored logbooks. We’ve seen every trick in the book and can expose inconsistencies and inaccuracies in altered logs.

Texting while driving is dangerous in any vehicle, but particularly so for drivers operating large, heavy trucks. Despite the risks, truck drivers often ignore FMCSA’s regulations that forbid commercial drivers from engaging in such distractions as:

• Texting
• Emailing
• Instant messaging
• Searching the Internet
• Facebooking, Tweeting or participating in other social media
• Moving out of a sitting position to reach for a phone
• Talking on a handheld device

As part of our investigation, our lawyer's subpoena phone records and consider conduct, such as drifting across lanes or failing to brake, that indicates driver distraction.

Morgan & Morgan fights the big trucking corporations to recover damages after your big-rig collision. Our experienced truck accident lawyers are ready to discuss your rights and options for recovery. Schedule a free case evaluation today.