Commercial Truck Accident — $650,000 Result

Rising shipping demand and an ongoing driver shortage are pushing truck drivers toward longer hours. Federal Hours of Service rules cap driving at 11 hours after a 10-hour break, 14 worked hours in a 24-hour period, and 60 hours in 7 days or 70 in 8. Pressure to exceed those limits leads to fatigue at the wheel.

The most common car accident injuries fall into a handful of categories: whiplash and soft tissue damage, head and brain trauma, spinal and disc injuries, broken bones, and internal organ damage. Some announce themselves at the scene. Others stay quiet for hours or days.