Were You Injured in a Truck Driver DUI Accident?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rightfully takes a hard stand on narcotics and alcohol use by any driver seeking or holding a commercial drivers license (CDL). Current federal regulations require alcohol and drug testing of drivers who require a CDL to legally operate any of the following types of truck, bus or other commercial vehicle:
- Anyone who owns or leases commercial motor vehicles
- Anyone who assigns drivers to operate commercial motor vehicles
- Federal, state, and local governments
- For-hire motor carriers
- Private motor carriers
- Civic organizations (Disabled Veteran Transport, Boy/Girl Scouts, etc.)
- Churches
Current law provides that a driver with a CDL may not operate any motor vehicle within four hours of consuming any alcohol or taking a narcotic banned on the FMCSA list. Drivers face the loss of their license for up to a year for failing a random blood or urine test that indicates any alcohol level above .02 in the bloodstream. Drivers found to have a BAC above .08 are subject to lose their CDL for life.
Every year, thousands of innocent drivers and passengers are injured or killed on our national roads in truck driver DUI accidents. If you or a member of your family has been involved in an accident caused by a negligent or drunk truck driver, get the legal help you need.
The attorneys of Humphrey, Farrington & McClain are ready to help you fight to recover maximum money damages for injuries or financial losses suffered as a result of a truck driver on drugs or alcohol. We have the professional and financial resources that are necessary to obtain a settlement or jury verdict that fully compensates you for your injuries and losses. We have obtained over $800 million in settlements and verdicts since 1984. We will put our experience to work for you.
We have experience in all types of injury and wrongful death claims resulting from truck driver negligence, including:
- Truck driver DUI, drug and alcohol abuse
- Truck driver fatigue, extended driving hours, sleep apnea issues
- Speeding, reckless driving, illegal lane changes
- All other FMCSA and log book violations
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From our offices in Independence, Missouri, our lawyers represent clients in courts throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area, Missouri, Kansas, and the United States. Contact us to arrange a free consultation about your truck driver DUI accident.
