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How Could Lifted Truck Driver Regulations Affect Safety ?

The order by the President to suspend the HOS was made in an effort to ensure that critical goods and services could be delivered. This includes emergency medical supplies, food, medicine, and more. These orders are supposed to be temporary. When the President lifts the emergency order in place, the hours of service regulations will be back in force. However, many truck drivers and truck company operators are beginning to argue for looser restrictions altogether. Contact the Pittsburgh truck accident attorneys at Shenderovich, Shenderovich & Fishman. Their knowledgeable and experienced team will thoroughly investigate your truck crash. Their goal is to secure the compensation you need for all of your injury-related expenses.

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How Could Lifted Truck Driver Regulations Affect Safety ?

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  1. How Could Lifted Truck Driver Regulations Affect Safety ?

  2. The President suspended hours of service regulations for truck drivers. These laws were designed in an effort to keep drivers and others on the roadway safe. Truck drivers spend an incredible amount of time on the road, but they can become fatigued. The order by the President to suspend the HOS was made in an effort to ensure that critical goods and services could be delivered. This What Regulations Changed? includes emergency medical supplies, food, medicine, and more.

  3. These orders are supposed to be temporary. When the President lifts the emergency order in place, the hours of service regulations will be back in force. However, many truck drivers and truck company operators are beginning to argue for looser restrictions altogether. They are pointing out that, because there have been no major incidents so far, that drivers and companies should have more control over how many hours they drive in a day.

  4. At Shenderovich, Shenderovich & Fishman , they know that truck driver fatigue is a leading cause of commercial truck accidents in this country. Due to the size and weight of these vehicles, passengers and drivers inside traditional vehicles can sustain severe injuries in the event an accident occurs.

  5. It is not uncommon for their Pittsburgh truck accident lawyers to help clients who have sustained the following: Broken and dislocated bones Traumatic brain injuries Spinal cord injuries Internal organ damage Severe lacerations Internal bleeding

  6. If you or somebody you love has been injured in a crash caused by the negligence of a truck driver or trucking company, please seek legal assistance as soon as possible. At Shenderovich, Shenderovich & Fishman, their team is dedicated to helping victims of these incidents secure the compensation they deserve. This can include coverage for all medical expenses related to the crash, lost wages and benefits, pain and suffering damages, and more. When you need a Pittsburgh truck accident lawyer, you can contact them for a free consultation by calling 888-988-9467.

  7. Shenderovich, Shenderovich & Fishman 429 Fourth Ave, Suite 1100 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 888-988-9467 https://www.ssf-lawfirm.com/contact/

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