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Pittsburgh Fatigued Driving Accident Lawyers

Goodrich & Geist, P.C. Can Help You Recover Losses After A Fatigued Driving Accident

Most vehicle accidents are caused by different forms of negligence such as speeding, reckless driving, intoxicated driving, and distracted driving. However, there are other driver-related factors such as drowsiness and fatigue that can be just as dangerous and can cause serious accidents leading to long-term injuries and significant physical and financial losses. If you or a loved one was involved in an accident caused by driver fatigue, contact the Pittsburgh Fatigued Driving Accident Lawyers with Goodrich & Geist, P.C. for a free case evaluation.

Our team of experienced attorneys can help you gather evidence, understand the insurance rules and laws that apply to your case, and quantify your losses. We will also liaise with your insurance company on your behalf and handle all negotiations, paperwork, and filings necessary to recover the compensation for losses and damages that you suffered in your fatigued driver accident.

We Can Help You Substantiate Your Claim

Fatigued driving is dangerous, and it can lead to serious accidents. Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that over 90,000 drowsy driving accidents were reported in the United States in 2017. These accidents caused almost 800 deaths and led to injuries of varying degrees to countless more innocent victims.

In general, driving while fatigued is not against the law, although there may be certain laws that prevent driver overwork, such as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s maximum driving hour rules that are designed to prevent truckers from working dangerous hours.

Anyone who drives while tired or fatigued will have longer response times and limited vehicle control, as well as poor coordination, a propensity to speed, and an increased likelihood of making driving errors similar to those made by drunk drivers, such as missing important traffic control signs and signals or swaying from one lane to another.

Our Pittsburgh Fatigued Driving Accident Lawyers can help with auto accidents and personal injury cases of every type and will help you prove your claim by gathering evidence such as:

Injuries And Damages That Our Pittsburgh Fatigued Driving Accident Lawyers Can Help You Recover

Losses and damages commonly seen in fatigued accident cases are similar to those seen in other types of vehicle accidents, and they include:

Other damages that you may be able to seek compensation for include:

Our Pittsburgh Fatigued Driving Accident Lawyers can help you quantify these losses and damages. Some of them, such as vehicle damage, lost income, and medical expenses are relatively easy to prove using vehicle repair invoices, wage statements, salary slips, and medical bills. They are all economic costs that can be included in your claim.

However, non-economic costs such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, and the loss of consortium of a loved one can be harder to quantify. Our auto accident attorneys can help you assess them using a multiplier and the testimony of medical and economics experts. Contact us to learn how.

Filing A Claim With The Assistance Of The Pittsburgh Fatigued Driving Accident Lawyers 

Pittsburgh Fatigued Driving Accident Lawyers

To file a claim for losses incurred in an accident caused by a fatigued driver, you must obtain proof of your losses and demonstrate that you have insurance coverage. You must also file a claim within any applicable deadlines. A failure to do so may lead to a forfeiture of your right to compensation.

Our Pittsburgh Fatigued Driving Accident Lawyers understand how difficult it can be to get life back to normal after an accident, but we want to reassure you that you are not alone. We are just a call away. Contact us and we will help you gather the evidence needed to quantify your claim and submit that evidence to your insurer within the applicable deadlines. Do not hesitate to reach out to us for expert guidance regarding your case.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fatigued Driving Accidents

Can I sue for losses sustained in a fatigued driving accident?

Pennsylvania is a no-fault state, and you must file a claim for accident-related damages and losses with your insurer. However, in some cases, such as if you sustained permanent, life-threatening, or life-altering injuries categorized as catastrophic, you may be able to file a lawsuit for damages. Death, disfigurement, amputations, and long-term injuries can typically be used as grounds for a lawsuit. For general damages and minor or short-term injuries, you would have to file a regular compensation claim with your insurer.

What happens if I was partially responsible for the accident?

In this case, you can still file a claim. You can file a lawsuit for damages as long as you are less than 50% responsible for an accident, but for all other cases, you are only entitled to compensation in proportion to the percentage that you were not responsible for the accident. For example, if it is determined that you were 30% responsible for an accident and you suffered damages worth $10,000, you will only be entitled to $7,000 in compensation, which is proportionate to 70% of the damages that you did not cause.

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