Were you injured by a drunk truck driver?
Drunk driving laws apply to anyone who takes a vehicle on a roadway, however trucking companies are held to a higher standard than individuals when it comes to drunk driving. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has additional regulations in place which govern the use of drugs and alcohol by truck drivers. Trucking companies are encouraged to have a zero-tolerance policy regarding truck driver use of alcohol or drugs. Even over-the-counter stimulant drugs, used sometimes to stay awake, pose a serious threat when the user is driving such an enormous vehicle.
Use of drugs and alcohol can impair a driver’s ability by delaying reaction time, causing physical or mental impairment, and making the driver drowsy. Drunk driving accidents injure or kill thousands of people on our roadways each year. When a truck driver gets behind the wheel of an 80,000 pound vehicle after drinking or using drugs, the severity of an accident can be catastrophic compared with passenger car accidents.
Those who have a commercial driver’s license are held to a higher standard than automobile drivers. Commercial drivers are prohibited from driving when their blood alcohol level is at .04 or higher. They are not allowed to drive while consuming alcohol, regardless of their blood alcohol level, and must not drive within 4 hours of consuming alcohol.
If alcohol or drugs played a role in your truck accident, you should be aware of all the issues involved and the steps to take to preserve your rights to compensation. It is important to call a qualified attorney as soon as your accident occurs in order to gather vital evidence. An experienced truck accident attorney will guide you through the process of proving your case.
Do you have a case?
If you or a loved one have been involved in a truck accident, call for your free, no obligation evaluation of your claim. Goldberg & Osborne has over twenty years of experience with personal injury cases. We take pride in our success with helping our clients recover over two billion dollars ($2,000,000,000) in compensation.
In addition, we can start your case right away through telephone or email. And best of all you pay no fees or costs unless you win. We can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (800) 566-0585 or SUBMIT A SHORT AND SIMPLE CASE FORM HERE.
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