Hour Log Violation Related Accident Attorney
Accidents Involving Driving Log Violations
Continuous Hours on the Road | Excessive Time Without Sufficient Breaks
Because over-the-road truckers get paid for the delivery of a load, not by the hour, many drivers will attempt to maximize their income by staying on the road for hours at a time or taking only minimal breaks over a long period of time. Federal trucking regulations prohibit this, but many truckers and trucking companies ignore these requirements, falsifying log books to comply with regulations. Unfortunately, drivers who become fatigued often lose their ability to properly respond to unexpected conditions. The results can be devastating, and deadly.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a truck accident and you believe that trucker violated hour regulations, you want an experienced, knowledgeable and aggressive lawyer to protect your rights.
At the office of Michael J. Hood, LLC, we bring more than three decades of experience to people in Delaware who have been injured in truck accidents. We know the serious nature of most trucking accidents and take a no-nonsense approach. We will carefully gather all the facts about your accident, traveling to the scene if necessary. We will give you an honest and timely assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of your case, the potential value of your claim and a realistic expectation of your likelihood of success.
For a confidential consultation, contact us online or call our office at (302) 777-1000. There is no charge for your first meeting.
Truck Accidents Involving Driving-Hour Log Violations
When you hire us to help you pursue full and fair compensation for injuries suffered in a truck accident, one of our first actions will be to obtain all driving logs from the trucker and the trucking company. Because we know that these documents can be falsified, we will also request documentation to support the trucker’s driving record, including hotel or motel receipts, gas or meal receipts and credit card statements. We will carefully match up the times the driver claimed to be at specific locations with documentation that supports or refutes those claims.
We handle truck accident injury claims involving all types of injuries, including serious and catastrophic loss, as well as accidental or wrongful death lawsuits. We will help you seek monetary damages for all your losses, from lost income or wages to physical pain and suffering, from medical expenses to loss of companionship or consortium.
Contact the Office of Michael J. Hood
To set up a free initial consultation to discuss your truck accident injuries, contact us online or call our office at (302) 777-1000. Our office is open Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., but we will meet with you evenings or weekends upon request. We will travel to your home or the hospital if necessary.
Michael J. Hood represents injury victims across Delaware including Wilmington, Newark, Middleton, Seaford, Laurel, Milford, Brookside, Claymont, Pike Creek, Wilmington Manor, Elsmere, Edgemoor, New Castle, Chester, Springfield, West Chester and Broomall. Also serving New Castle County, Kent County and Sussex County in Delaware.
