• Intrastate Commercial Vehicle Regulations
• Overloaded & Overweight Vehicles
• Faulty Equipment & Improper Maintenance
• Hiring, Training & Supervision of Drivers
• Speeding
• Driver Fatigue
• Drug & Alcohol Abuse
• Driver Logs
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

Pursuing Accurate Records of Truck Accident Causes

Falsification of driver logs is a major problem within the trucking industry. When a commercial vehicle is involved in an accident, the driver log is a major source of information about the causes of the accident and should be fully investigated for any evidence of falsification so that the victim can pursue fair compensation.

At Fischer Goldasich, LLC, in Birmingham, Alabama, our attorneys identify inconsistencies in driver logs and investigate accident circumstances on behalf of people who have been injured and lost loved ones in truck accidents. Contact us to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced trial lawyers.

Identifying Inaccurate and Falsified Driver Logs

The drivers of large commercial vehicles are required by federal and state regulations to keep minute-by-minute records of what they are doing while they are operating their trucks. The purpose of these logs is to create a record demonstrating drivers' compliance with applicable safety laws and procedures.

Some drivers falsify their logs in order to hide their excessive hours of service, speeding, failure to observe maintenance and inspection procedures, as well as other safety violations.

Many drivers keep two sets of logs, one for their personal information and another, inaccurate log that will be presented to the authorities for inspection purposes. Our attorneys have located personal logs in several truck accident cases and used those records to bolster our clients' cases for compensation.

Acting Quickly to Preserve Evidence

There are several ways to identify issues with driver logs. The records in a driver's log may be inconsistent with other records obtained during the litigation process, including satellite tracking records that are kept by trucking companies and can be obtained if quick action is taken after a commercial vehicle accident occurs.

Evidence that driver logs have been falsified can go a long way toward helping us establish liability and obtain punitive damages for clients who have been injured or lost loved ones in commercial vehicle accidents. Don't hesitate to contact us after an accident so we can pursue preservation of the driver log and other records.