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Semi trucks transport goods throughout our busy streets on a daily basis. Semi-trucks use our local roads and freeways, merging and finding their way through our busy streets. However, behind the wheels are usually overworked truck drivers who have limited or interrupted sleep schedules and face long, grueling hours of work, leading to catastrophic accidents and the victims of these families being devastated. At Sky Law Group, we are well aware of the tragic consequences of these often preventable accidents and are committed to fighting for our client’s rights and holding the insurance carrier liable for the negligence of their driver. Fatigue is Quite Common in Semi Truck Accidents Fatigue is one of the leading causes of sem-truck accidents in the United States. The statistics is alarming: The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) shows that driver fatigue is the cause of  30–40% of all heavy truck crashes. 18. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) concludes that nearly 13% of drivers involved in serious crashes were fatigued at the time of the accident. 37. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), accidents that involve fatigue-related results in nearly 40,000 injuries and 1,500 fatalities yearly. 2. These numbers demonstrate the immense dangers on our roadways. What Makes Driver Fatigue So Dangerous on Our Roads Simply put, operation of a semi truck requires full focus and being alert to make quick decisions given the sheer size of the truck. Fatigue significantly reduces the ability to focus, as slower reaction times […]