Truck Driver Rights attorneys represent truck drivers in wage and and hour class actions, and in claims and lawsuits for work-related injuries.  Joshua Haffner’s background in wage and hour class action and insurance law make him uniquely suited to assist truck drivers with wage and work-injury compensation issues.

If you need assistance from a truck driver lawyer in Washington, we are the name you can trust.

Washington & California Truck Drivers – Are You Paid on A “Piece Rate” Basis Including:

• Per Mile
• Per Load
• Per Percentage of Load

Do You Receive Separate Pay For Rest Breaks And Other Non-Driving Time:

The state of Washington is clear about compensation for rest breaks and non-driving work time, and the employers’ responsibilities to their truckers. If you are paid on a piece rate basis, you may be entitled to separate pay for rest breaks and non-driving time, among other wages or benefits.  If you feel that your company is violating the law, contact Truck Driver Rights in Washington and California, operated by Joshua Haffner.

Our Washington truck driver attorneys prioritize your legal needs. We work on a contingency basis; if we don’t win – no fee. We focus on representing you vigorously, so you receive the compensation you are entitled to under the law.

Attorney Joshua Haffner knows the landscape of the Washington trucking industry and legal developments surrounding the job. He and his firm provide dedicated and knowledgeable service.

Hard Work and Just Compensation

Under Washington and California state law, truckers get a 10-minute rest break for every four hours of work. Whether you are on a per-mile, per percentage of load, per load, or a combination of both pay plan, or other piece rate plan, you’re entitled to a 10-minute rest paid rest break. Companies can’t force their truck drivers to work more than four hours without a rest break.

Truck drivers should also get paid for all time spent working required to do the job.  This often includes some non-driving time, like pre and post trip inspections, company meetings, etc. If you have not been paid separately for your rest breaks or time spent on non-driving tasks, e.g., pre- or post-trip inspections, fueling, loading/unloading, etc., you are entitled to payment. But this is not just about getting payment for the hard work you do. It’s also about your safety as a trucker.

While the “piece rate” pay plan is legal and helps businesses manage their costs, it can create an unsafe, unnecessary stressful incentives and situations for some truckers and other motorists. It can force you to get on a truck, when in actuality, your mind and body requires rest.

Truckers who have to meet tight schedules and make the required miles without enough rest can end up falling asleep at the wheel, causing accidents on the road. The Washington State Patrol reports that in the first 75 days of this year, 136 crashes involved semis. Speeding and driver falling asleep at the wheel are just a couple of the causes, with bad weather as a contributing factor.

Protect Your Rights If Injured  

Truckers who are injured on the job also have inadequate insurance for their work-related injuries. Often truckers are unable to get sufficient compensation for their work injuries. We may be able to help maximize your compensation with insurance companies or other culpable parties. We know it’s not easy seeking a legal solution to a problem at work, out of your loyalty and love for the job. That’s why we assure you that this is about preserving your rights—nothing else. You have the backing of the law to help you get the money or wages you are owed.

Our truck driver lawyers in Washington and California will fight for your rights; count on us to work on claims that go back three years.

We know the hard work that goes into your job—the long hours, the extended stays away from family, and an income that hasn’t been the same since the industry’s deregulation.

We may also be able to help you if you have been hurt on the job, and are not receiving sufficient compensation for your work related injury. We have experience pursuing claims under Occupational Accident Policies, and against third parties who may have liability for the accident.

Let Truck Driver Rights by Joshua Haffner help you face up to some of the challenges of your job. Trust our truck labor lawyers to assist you. We’ll stand with you and for your rights.

We provide client-centered, result-oriented representation whether you have an individual case or have a class-action lawsuit. We will get our entire team working for you to build the best case possible. With Joshua Haffner working on your case, you can expect experienced and effective legal representation.