The federal government requires every commercial truck driver to record miles traveled and hours of service in a logbook each day. Drivers are also limited by federal regulations to a certain number of driving hours in succession and within 24 hours. During our decades of experience representing auto accident victims in Florida, we have found that drivers and trucking companies sometimes fail to properly report time, or they falsify their logbook records if drivers have not been complying with regulations.
It is critically important to obtain logbook records as soon as possible following an accident to prevent a driver or trucking company from falsifying information after the crash.
At Babbitt, Johnson, Osborne & Le Clainche, P.A., we fully investigate all accident claims we take on independently. We have a full-time investigator — a former career police officer — and two paralegals on staff who collect, document and preserve evidence for each motor vehicle case we handle. We can check the logbook against information from the truck's GPS unit or event data recorders.
Holding Trucking Companies Accountable | Pursuing Your Maximum Compensation
We provide free initial one-on-one consultations with our lawyers. You will have the time to discuss your situation in detail, discover your full legal options and make an informed decision on the next steps to obtaining the injury recovery you deserve. We take the time to gain a full understanding of your case, and we serve all your legal needs on a contingency fee basis.
Commercial truck accidents are complex and require a skilled attorney to build a strong case and represent your best interests with assertive action against trucking companies and their insurance providers. We provide personalized service, and you will work with the same accessible attorney throughout the process of your case.
Logbooks are meant to hold truck drivers and trucking companies accountable for their actions. When they violate federal regulations or falsify logbook records, we hold them accountable and aggressively pursue your maximum compensation, including:
- Medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages
- Future losses
- Punitive damages, in cases of egregious negligence
Contact Our West Palm Beach Trucking Regulations Attorneys
If you or a loved one has been injured, contact the Florida truck driver log book violations attorneys at Babbitt, Johnson, Osborne & Le Clainche, P.A. Call us at 561.531.5983 or toll free at 888.407.5164. We are dedicated to ensuring your rights are protected.
