Drinking and driving is always negligent. It is especially dangerous when the driver is operating a commercial vehicle weighing tens of thousands of pounds.
If you or your loved one was injured in a drunk driving truck accident in Coral Gables, you deserve justice, and Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia could help you get it. Our dedicated and compassionate truck accident attorneys could fight to recover your damages so that you do not pay for the actions of an intoxicated truck driver.
It is illegal in Florida and every other state to drink and drive. For most motorists, the legal limit is a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher. For truck drivers who have a commercial driver’s licence (CDL), the legal limit is 0.04 percent.
This lower BAC limit is a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulation that applies to commercial drivers in all 50 states. The lower limit reflects the potential damage a large, heavy truck can cause and places greater responsibility on truck drivers to prevent drunk-driving crashes.
Our lawyers in Coral Gables could help obtain evidence proving that the CDL truck driver who hit you was intoxicated, including BAC test results.
Our lawyers could hold the intoxicated truck driver liable for your drunk driving truck accident, and possibly the trucking company as well.
The same laws that set a lower BAC limit for CDL drivers also mandate that drivers undergo alcohol and drug testing. Employers (usually trucking companies) must test their drivers before hiring, and after an accident. Trucking companies must also conduct random testing and test when there is a “reasonable suspicion” of intoxication.
If a trucking company did not comply with the law and test, it could be liable for your crash. Additionally, it may be vicariously liable, meaning it bears responsibility for its driver’s negligence, even if it did not act negligently itself.
In addition to BAC test results and employer alcohol screening results, our lawyers could use the following evidence to prove fault for your drunk driving truck accident in Coral Gables:
Our attorneys could also help you prove the damages owed using your medical bills, pay stubs, vehicle repair bills, and estimates regarding your future expected losses, including ongoing medical treatment.
Victims of drunk driving truck accidents in Coral Gables can face expensive medical bills and other damages, all due to a truck driver’s negligence. If you were hurt, Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia fights to ensure the at-fault party pays, not you!
We are a veteran-owned firm with extensive trial and legal experience and a proven track record. Call today to learn more about how we could help you address all your losses. We offer free initial consultations, and you pay us nothing unless we secure a payout.
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