Pittsburgh
Fatigued Truck Driver Accident Attorney

Drowsiness behind the wheel of an 80,000-pound truck is more dangerous than most drivers realize. Studies have equated going without sleep for 18 hours to driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.05%, and the impairment only deepens from there. When a fatigued trucker drifts across a lane or fails to brake in time, a fully loaded 18-wheeler at highway speed leaves almost no margin for the people around it.

At Ogg, Murphy & Perkosky, P.C., our attorneys have been handling serious truck accident cases since 1981. And we have recovered over $250 million for injury victims across western Pennsylvania.

If you or someone you love was hurt by a fatigued truck driver in Pittsburgh or Allegheny County, contact us or call us today for a free consultation at (412) 471-8500. You pay nothing unless we recover for you.

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Who Is Liable if I Was Injured by a Fatigued Truck Driver?

Fatigued driving rarely comes down to one bad decision. By the time a drowsy truck driver causes a crash, there’s usually a chain of failures behind it.

The driver chose to get behind the wheel exhausted, in violation of federal hours of service limits that exist for exactly this reason.

The trucking company controls schedules, monitors Electronic Logging Devices, and sets the tone for compliance. When a carrier pressures drivers to push past legal limits, it owns a share of what happens next.

Call Ogg, Murphy & Perkosky, P.C. at (412) 471-8500, you don’t need to know what went wrong or who’s responsible, that’s our job to figure out.

Building a Complete Liability Case

Third parties including cargo contractors and dispatch companies may also bear responsibility if their demands contributed to unsafe conditions.

Pennsylvania law allows victims to recover compensation for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and more. We identify every liable party from the start so nothing is left on the table.

What Are My Rights After a Fatigued Truck Driver Accident?

If you were hurt by a fatigued truck driver in Pennsylvania, you have the right to pursue compensation, but there are deadlines and legal rules that directly affect your case.

You have two years to file

Under 42 Pa. C.S. Section 5524, the clock starts the day of your accident. Miss it and your right to recover is gone for good.

Multiple parties may be responsible

The driver, the trucking company, and those who controlled scheduling or dispatch can all share liability. Federal FMCSA rules on Hours of Service, Electronic Logging Devices, and driver qualifications often play a central role in proving negligence.

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Being partly at fault doesn't disqualify you

Pennsylvania’s modified comparative negligence law, 42 Pa. C.S. Section 7102, allows you to recover as long as your share of fault is below 51%, though your award is reduced accordingly.

Your case will be filed in the right court

Most Pittsburgh claims go through Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Federal cases may be filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Our attorneys have practiced in both for decades.

Don’t wait to find out where you stand. Call us at (412) 471-8500 for a free consultation.

How We Fight For Your Fatigued Truck Driver Accident Claim

Ogg, Murphy & Perkosky, P.C. has been handling complex truck accident cases for over 40 years.

Here’s how we approach fatigued driving claims specifically.

  • Step 1: Free Consultation – Call us at (412) 471-8500 or reach out through our contact form. We’ll walk you through your situation, explain your options honestly, and answer your questions, free of charge and with no obligation to move forward.
  • Step 2: We Secure the Evidence Before It Disappears – In a fatigue case, the Electronic Logging Device is the single most important record; it captures exactly how long the driver had been on duty and whether they blew past federal hours-of-service limits. But ELD data, black box readouts, driver logs, dispatch messages, and GPS history can all be overwritten in a matter of days. We send preservation letters the moment we’re retained, so the record of what really happened survives.
  • Step 3: Settlement or Courtroom – We pursue the strongest possible outcome for your case. Most claims settle, but when insurers won’t offer what’s fair, our trial team is ready to make the case before a jury.
  • Step 4: We Build the Case Beyond the Driver – A drowsy driver is rarely acting alone. We dig into whether the carrier built schedules that made adequate rest impossible, whether dispatch pushed the driver to keep going past legal limits, and whether the company ignored ELD warnings it was required to monitor. Each failure we uncover is both proof of negligence and another source of recovery.
  • Step 5: We Take Over Communications – Once you hire us, you don’t have to deal with the insurance company. Their adjusters are focused on limiting what they pay out; we’re focused on the opposite. All negotiations go through our office.
  • Step 6: You Collect Your Compensation – We work on a contingency basis: no upfront costs, no fees unless we win. When your case resolves, your recovery comes to you first.
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Why Choose The Fatigued Truck Driver Accident Attorneys at OMP

The attorneys at Ogg, Murphy & Perkosky, P.C. have spent decades fighting for injury victims across Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania.

When you work with us, you get direct access to an attorney who knows the federal regulations commercial carriers are held to, understands how trucking companies and their insurers operate, and has the courtroom experience to back it up.

Fatigued driving cases require fast action and thorough investigation, that’s exactly what we deliver. There are no upfront costs and no legal fees unless we win your case. Contact us or call (412) 471-8500 to get started with a free case evaluation.

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I highly recommend Mike Murphy and John Perkosky. They kept us informed every step of the way. Both are incredibly caring and were readily available to answer any questions we had. I felt completely confident in their abilities and am extremely grateful for all that they did. Mike and John fought hard to get us the best possible outcome for our case.

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I had such a great experience working with attorney Ben Gobel. His expertise and professionalism was evident throughout my case. He truly worked hard to bring me the best results. I highly recommend Ben for any personal injury issues.

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Attorney Ben Gobel was fantastic. He was accessible and spent a lot of time reviewing my case with me, providing me with all of my options, possible outcomes and his recommendations. I had many questions and he answered every one of them thoroughly. Ultimately, I felt heard and had a better than anticipated outcome to my case!

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pittsburgh Fatigued Truck Driver Accident Claims

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Fatigue is proven through evidence, not assumptions. The most important sources are Electronic Logging Device data, which records actual drive time, driver logbooks, black box event data, dispatch records, and witness accounts. Accident timing, especially overnight or early-morning crashes, also supports a fatigue claim. Our attorneys move quickly to preserve this evidence before it is overwritten or destroyed.

In most cases, yes. Trucking companies may be held directly liable under theories of negligent hiring, negligent supervision, or negligent entrustment. They may also face vicarious liability for the driver’s actions under respondeat superior. In cases involving systemic Hours of Service violations or pressure on drivers to exceed legal drive limits, the carrier’s own conduct becomes a separate basis for liability.

Under FMCSA regulations, a commercial property-carrying driver may drive no more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty, and may not drive past the 14th consecutive hour after coming on duty. A 30-minute break is required after 8 cumulative hours of driving. Weekly limits also apply. Violations of these rules documented in ELD or logbook data are strong evidence of negligence in a personal injury claim.

In most cases, Pennsylvania’s statute of limitations gives you two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim under 42 Pa. C.S. Section 5524. There are limited exceptions, but waiting creates serious risks. Evidence disappears, witnesses become harder to locate, and missing the deadline can bar your claim entirely. Contact us as soon as possible.

If you are able, call 911, get medical attention, and document the scene with photos. Do not give recorded statements to any insurance company. Obtain the truck driver’s information, the carrier’s name, and the truck’s DOT number if possible. Then call us. You do not need to have everything sorted out before you call. That is what we are here for.

Nothing upfront. We handle fatigued truck driver accident cases on a contingency fee basis. Our fee is a percentage of the recovery. If we do not obtain a recovery for you, you owe us nothing. We offer a free initial consultation with no obligation.

Contact Our Pittsburgh Fatigued Truck Attorneys Today

A fatigued truck driver may have slower reaction times, impaired judgment, and difficulty staying alert behind the wheel, putting everyone on the road at risk. Our attorneys can investigate driving logs, hours-of-service compliance, company scheduling practices, and other evidence to determine whether driver fatigue contributed to the crash and pursue compensation from the responsible parties.

Contact us today at (412) 471-8500 for a free case evaluation. You pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.

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