The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation, has announced amendments to existing trucking regulations concerning electronic logging devices to be used by truck drivers. The amendments require all truck drivers to use these devices by December 18, 2017, with the goal being to improve safety, reduce paperwork, and produce more accurate time logs for truck drivers. Ultimately, the FMCSA hopes that implementing the so-called electronic logging rule will cause a large decrease in the number of preventable truck accidents, many of which cause serious injuries or fatalities.
Currently, many truck drivers use paper logs or logging software to comply with federal regulations concerning a driver’s hours of service, rest time, and other requirements of the federal government. These regulations are designed to increase safety and reduce the number of overworked and overtired on the nation’s roadways. Moving to electronic logging devices, however, which will synchronize with a truck’s engine, will automatically record a driver’s hours in terms of driving and resting. Electronic logging devices will eliminate the need for paper logs and ensure accuracy in the mandatory reporting process. These devices also will make it much easier for federal motor carrier safety inspectors to discover any violations of federal regulations. Additionally, the FMCSA’s safety study indicates that the electronic logging rule will significantly reduce the overall crash rate for these vehicles.
When a semi-truck accident occurs as a result of the driver’s negligence, and causes injury to a passenger, driver of another vehicle, or even a pedestrian, the injured individual may have a claim for damages under Wisconsin law. However, there are strict time limits on personal injury claims in the state of Wisconsin, and you can lose your right to compensation if you do not consult an experienced lawyer in time. Don’t delay in contacting the Madison personal injury attorneys of Boller & Vaughan, and set up your free consultation today.
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We live in Friendship, Wisconsin, and Boller & Vaughan came to our doorstep to discuss our mother’s wrongful death claim on a Saturday morning. Not only were we pleased with the large recovery, we were so thankful to have lawyers who were willing to explain to us every twist and turn along the way. It is great to know there is a law firm that will fight for the rights of elderly people all over Wisconsin.
Mr. Boller and Ms. Vaughan were incredible in working on my case and my daughter’s case. I was out of work and in the hospital with a new baby. Mr. Boller and Ms. Vaughan protected our rights and it was a pleasure to work with them. I hope never to be in another motor vehicle accident, however, if I am and I am injured, I will contact Boller & Vaughan immediately.
I was referred to Michelle through a friend. I have never had a better experience. It took a little over a year to get my settlement but the staff there stayed in constant contact and kept me in the loop. Oh, and Michelle actually got me MORE money than we discussed. I will refer anyone to this firm. Words cannot do justice the thanks that I have for Michelle and her staff (Mary especially) thank you guys so much!
After my husband died as a result of a motor vehicle accident, Boller & Vaughan spent countless hours talking with me, meeting with me in person, and making sure that I was okay. The drunk driver who hit us did not have any insurance, and we had to make a claim through our own insurance. Boller & Vaughan was fantastic at explaining the law to me and the handling of our claims.
After my son was injured in a daycare setting, Ms. Vaughan took the time to thoroughly investigate our case and my son’s injuries. Michele was approachable and had answers to our questions. Talking with her helped to relieve many of our anxieties.
