Rules are usually there for a reason. While that might have been hard to understand when you were a child, as you grow up it becomes easier to see why certain rules have been made. A huge number of rules and regulations that drivers need to follow have been made to ensure road safety. While regular drivers are not legally required to take rest breaks during a long trip, it is easy enough to understand why truck drivers are. Trucks are much bigger and can cause much more damage to people and property in a collision, so their drivers have to comply with hours of service (HOS) regulations. This article will explain how a personal injury case following a truck accident can be impacted if a driver violates these regulations. If you have further questions, a skilled Bloomingdale, IL personal injury attorney can help.
