Falsifying Logbook Information
Truck drivers are required by law to maintain accurate logbooks detailing their driving record and the number of hours they have worked. It is surprisingly common, however, for truck drivers to falsify the information in these logbooks. Drivers make money by covering as many miles in a day as possible, so they have an incentive to fudge their logbook numbers. Many trucking companies do not properly enforce logbook regulations because they, too, have a financial interest in covering more miles.
But the regulations are there for a reason. Driver logs keep track of how many hours in a row a driver works because the law strictly limits those hours to minimize driver fatigue. The goal is to reduce driver-caused trucking accidents.
At Harris & Harris Lawyers, we have a wealth of experience helping clients obtain compensation for injuries suffered in truck accidents. We represent people in Nevada, California and Utah. Our Las Vegas semi-truck attorneys have more than a decade of experience winning multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements. Since 2005 alone, we have recovered more than $18 million in compensation for our clients.
We intentionally keep our caseload to a minimum so that our Nevada log book violation lawyers can give each client and each case the necessary attention.
Uncovering the Truth
In initial post-accident investigations, logbooks generally appear fine, as though everything is in order. In most cases, logbook violations are detected only as a result of a detailed investigation. We have the experience and knowledge to examine driver logbooks and uncover missing, inaccurate or falsified information.
Contact Las Vegas Semi Truck Attorneys
If you have been injured or a loved one has died as a result of truck driver negligence, contact our Clark County law firm online or call 702-979-2391 or toll free 877-673-6131. Your consultation is free. Our fees are based on the success of your case. You pay us nothing unless we recover compensation on your behalf.
