Driving under the influence can lead to disastrous consequences, resulting from compromised reaction time, judgment, and awareness. Commercial trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, exponentially increasing the risks of driving drunk. The result of drunk driving accidents involving trucks is often devastating to motorists, pedestrians, and their families.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a crash involving an impaired truck driver, you can pursue legal action. At Faneuf Law Group, we help victims seek justice and full compensation for the pain they’ve endured.
The Alarming Reality of Impaired Truck Driving
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) subjects drivers to random drug tests and considers 0.04% Blood Alcohol Content impaired for a commercial driver. Despite facing more stringent regulations than non-commercial drivers, drug and alcohol violations still happen among commercial drivers.
Truck drivers have immensely stressful and isolating jobs. Unfortunately, they may turn to alcohol or substance use as a means of coping with stress and fatigue, or they may use stimulants to stay awake on long hauls. The system isn’t foolproof, either. Employers may fail to enforce drug testing or dismiss dangerous drivers.
When these lapses happen, innocent victims pay the price, facing lifelong injuries, permanent financial hardship, or death.
Common Injuries
A commercial truck’s size and speed heighten the risk of severe or fatal injuries. Many victims of accidents involving trucks face traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage or paralysis, internal bleeding, organ failure, multiple fractures, and orthopedic trauma. Sometimes, these injuries are fatal. Often, they require overwhelming long-term medical care and rehabilitation.
How Legal Experts Help in the Aftermath of a Crash
To prove that a truck driver was under the influence at the time of a crash, a prompt and thorough investigation must take place. At Faneuf Law Group, we take swift action to preserve crash scene evidence, obtain police and toxicology reports, secure truck driver logs and employer records, interview witnesses, reconstruct the crash, and identify all liable parties.
In many cases, liability can extend beyond the driver. Trucking companies may be responsible for negligent hiring, inadequate training, or failure to monitor drug and alcohol use. If corporate policies contribute to a crash, victims may be entitled to greater compensation.
Available Compensation
If you or a loved one has been injured by an impaired truck driver, you may be able to recover compensation for:
Past and future medical expenses,
Lost wages and diminished earning capacity,
Pain and suffering,
Emotional distress,
Permanent disability,
Or, if a loved one passed away in the accident, wrongful death damages.
At Faneuf Law Group, we work with medical experts, financial analysts, and accident reconstructionists to build a strong, evidence-backed case that maximizes your claim.
Why Choose Faneuf Law Group?
Faneuf Law Group specializes in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases--including commercial truck crashes. We understand the devastating impact of these accidents and are committed to helping victims secure justice and compensation.
Our legal skills, compassion, and representation amplify your voice and protect your rights.
Take the First Step Toward Justice
If you or someone you love has been injured in a trucking accident involving an impaired driver, don’t wait for evidence to disappear and deadlines to pass.
Contact Faneuf Law Group today for a free consultation. We’ll guide you every step of the way toward recovery, justice, and compensation. 1-617-939-9894.