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New Jersey Hours of Service Violation Lawyers

Truck drivers must operate under very strict legal guidelines. One of these guidelines limits the number of hours that truckers can work in a given day. These laws are designed to help ensure that drowsy truck drivers do not take to the road and put other innocent drivers at risk of injury.

Unfortunately, some employers may force their drivers to violate these laws. If you or someone you love has been injured by a truck driver who violated the law, contact the New Jersey hours of service violation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. at 800-346-5529 for a free case evaluation.

Hours of Service Regulations

Hours of service regulations came about after an inordinate number of truck drivers caused auto accidents. The cause of many of these accidents was found to be truck driver drowsiness. To help combat this problem, Congress enacted laws that limit the number of hours truck drivers can work.

Service regulations mandate that truck drivers:

  • Cannot drive more than 11 consecutive hours
  • Cannot drive more than 14 hours in a 24-hour period
  • Cannot drive more than 60 hours in a 7-day period
  • Must rest for at least 10 hours each day

These laws have helped curb the number of trucking accidents, but some employers violate these laws. Individuals who have suffered injuries in trucking accidents should discuss their legal options with a New Jersey hours of service violations lawyer.

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The New Jersey hours of service violation attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. are ready to help you seek justice if you have been the victim of a trucking accident. Contact us today at 800-346-5529 for more information.