West Palm Beach Truck Accident DUI Attorney
Truckers face much more stringent rules regarding DUI than regular drivers, and for good reason: large trucks are more likely to cause fatal injuries in a collision. Call our law firm for legal assistance after this type of devastating accident. A West Palm Beach truck accident DUI attorney at Pike & Lustig can search for evidence to prove intoxication. We can also demand financial compensation to help you deal with the effects of the crash.
DUI Rules for Truck Drivers
Truckers face serious consequences if caught driving under the influence. First, anyone with a CDL has a lower legal limit while driving a truck: 0.04%, which is half of the regular limit. If a trucker is over this limit, they can face a DUI charge.
Second, any DUI (even in a personal vehicle) can lead to a license suspension for the truck driver. This is one of the many ways the government regulates CDL holders.
If you are hurt in an accident, you need proof the trucker is at fault. We ideally want proof of intoxication and can use the following:
- Chemical test results. The trucking company should test their driver after an accident. We can ask to see the test results. If the trucker is over the limit, then we have strong proof they are liable for your accident.
- Visual evidence. You should share with your attorney your impressions of the trucker when he exited the cab. Was he stumbling around? Slurring words? Did his breath reek of alcohol? You might also have seen beer cans spill out of the cab. Your attorney wants to know all these details, which help paint the picture of a drunk driver.
- Trucker admissions. The trucker might admit to having a drink or doing drugs before starting their trip, and we can seek to use these statements.
- Other witnesses can share their impressions of the trucker. A bartender might testify they served the trucker until he became intoxicated and watched him get into a rig to drive away.
The sooner you get started with an accident claim, the better. We can review your medical records and analyze how much you could request in compensation. A trucker might even have to pay punitive damages for driving while under the influence.
Our West Palm Beach Truck Accident DUI Attorneys Offer Free Consultations
Pike & Lustig represents accident victims as they seek accountability and financial compensation. Any collision can send a motorist to the hospital. Medical expenses can strain any person’s budget, and many victims are struggling to pay housing costs after an accident and get their car fixed.
Call Pike & Lustig to schedule your free, private consultation with one of our West Palm Beach truck accident DUI attorneys. We have decades of combined experience in this area of law and are happy to meet to review your legal rights. If you hire us, we can begin searching for evidence and creating a solid claim for compensation. Our firm might also file a personal injury lawsuit for any DUI accident which causes significant injuries.
