The bus driver who caused the fatal Greyhound Bus crash in Northern California on January 19, 2016 admitted to being fatigued at the time of the accident.

The bus left Los Angeles at about 11:30 p.m. and crashed near San Jose at about 6:40 a.m.  The bus slammed into of the center divider of the highway and then rolled over, killing at least two and injuring others.

Although this crash occured in California, Fatigued Driving of truck drivers and bus drivers also poses a serious danger to drivers on our roads and highways in Pennsylvania.

To help combat the danger, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has created regulations which govern the working hours of anyone driving a commercial motor vehicle which covers both truck drivers and bus drivers.  The regulations limit the number of hours that can be spent driving and working per day and per week and require minimum rest periods.

Violations of these regulations can lead to fines and lawsuits in the event that a fatigued driver causes injury or death.

Tim Rayne is a Pennsylvania Truck Accident and Bus Accident Lawyer who helps victims of accidents receive fair treatment from insurance companies.  For a Free Consultation after a Truck Accident or Bus Accident in Pennsylvania contact Tim at 610 840 0124 or trayne@macelree.com.

Despite the fact that truck accidents and fatalities have been on the rise during the last several years, trucking industry groups have been lobbying Congress seeking federal regulation changes that will undoubtedly make our roads and highways less safe.

Truck accidents often result from inexperienced drivers making poor driving decisions.  Truck driver fatigue is another significant problem which causes truck accidents and injuries.

From 2009 to 2013, fatalities resulting from truck accidents increased by 17 percent.

Given the danger presented by inexperienced and fatigued truck drivers and the increasing rate of fatal accidents, you would hope the trucking industry would be in favor of more stringent safety regulations but, sadly, the opposite is true.

Recently the trucking industry has told Congress that it wants to allow truck drivers to drive 82 hour weeks instead of the current 70 hour week and they want to eliminate the required two day rest period.  They are also lobbying to decrease the minimum interstate truck driving age from 21 to 18.

The reason for these changes appears to be a desire to decrease costs and increase trucking company profits.

As a Truck Accident Attorney, I’m opposed to these changes because they will make our roads more dangerous and increase truck accident injuries and fatalities.  If you agree, be sure to voice your opposition to you local Congress member.

Tim Rayne is a Pennsylvania Truck Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer with law offices in Kennett Square and West Chester Pennsylvania.  For over 20 years, Tim has been helping victims of truck accidents recieve fair treatment from insurance companies.  Contact Tim for a Free Evaluation of your Truck Accident or Personal Injury case at 6108400124 or trayne@macelree.com. 

In August 2015, Pennsylvania Truck Accident Lawyer Tim Rayne was able to successfully settle a Chester County Truck Accident case involving the negligence of a texting truck driver. The client offered the following comments regarding Tim’s representation:

“Tim was engaged soon after I was struck by a texting driver. Tim took all of the paperwork off of my desk and assured paperwork and documentation was completed properly. Many times during my healing I tried to move in a direction that would have hurt my claim and Tim always stepped in and would coach me not to put myself in a situation that would impact future healthcare or claims.  My issues from the accident will linger for years and Tim was supportive and guided the process and recovery of losses due to the accident.  Tim’s knowledge of the law and process allowed me to focus on healing and get my life back together.

After almost two years, we settled the case.  Tim was very professional and supportive during the entire process.

You can never recover your lost time or physical capabilities that are impacted, but you can piece your life back together and do so with Tim Rayne at your side.

Not pushy or bullish, Tim just knows the law and how to get you going again!”  D.T.

For more information on how Tim Rayne can help you after a Chester County Truck Accident, contact Tim at 6108400124 or trayne@macelree.com.

The Walmart truck driver who caused the fatal truck crash that killed one and seriously injured 4 including comedian Tracy Morgan was found guilty of fatigued driving by the National Traffic Safety Board.

The NTSB conducted an extensive investigation into this high profile truck accident.

Shockingly, the crash investigation revealed that the Walmart driver drove 800 miles from his home in Georgia to his Walmart in Delaware (a 12 hour drive) immediately before beginning his 14 hour shift as a Walmart delivery truck driver.  The fatal accident happened just a half hour before the end of the truck driver’s long shift.  The NTSB found the truck driver guilty of fatigued driving.

The NTSB also found that the truck driver was speeding in a construction zone, driving 65 in a 45 zone which contributed  to the deadly crash.

The truck accident resulted in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits.

To its credit, Walmart accepted responsibility and settled the lawsuits with the truck accident victims.

In addition, Walmart promised to institute fatigued driver training to prevent future truck accidents.

As a Pennsylvania truck accident and personal injury lawyer, Tim Rayne helps victims of truck accidents recieve fair compensation after truck accidents.  Tim has Pennsylvania law offices in Kennett Square and West Chester Pennsylvania.  Tim helps truck accident victims throughout the whole Philadlephia area.  Contact Tim at 610 840 0124 or trayne@macelree.com or check out his website at https://timraynelaw.com.