A truck driver who abuses alcohol or drugs on the job is breaking the law and risking the lives of everyone on the road. If you or a loved one has been injured by a careless truck driver, it is important to have a knowledgeable truck accident attorney on your side.
Speak to a Santa Rosa Truck Accident Lawyer
At Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro & Moran, we have been helping truck accident victims and their families for more than 40 years. We are committed to protecting your legal rights and holding the negligent party accountable.
Contact us today to speak with an experienced San Francisco truck accident lawyer. We represent clients from Santa Rosa, San Francisco and the surrounding areas of Northern California. Call 707-623-1184 or e-mail the law offices of Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro & Moran for your free case evaluation.
Drug and Alcohol Related Accidents in Santa Rosa
Because of the dangers associated with alcohol abuse and commercial trucking, the legal limit for truck drivers is .04, significantly lower than the limit for the general public. The penalties facing truck drivers are severe, including loss of their commercial license, fines and jail time.
However, this has not stopped many truck drivers from taking to the roads after having one too many.
Truck drivers abuse substances not only for recreational reasons. In many cases, the driver has taken an illegal drug to drive longer and make more money. Regardless, it is other people on the road who typically pay the price for this carelessness because people in other vehicles usually receive the most serious injuries.
Victims of drunk driving accidents may receive not only compensatory damages, but punitive damages as well. Punitive damages are designed to punish the wrongdoer and deter others from acting in the same negligent manner. They also can provide significantly higher awards to people injured in DUI truck accidents.
Free Case Evaluations for Truck Accident Victims
If you or someone close to you has been injured in a DUI truck wreck, we are here to help you pursue justice and compensation. Contact us today to speak with an experienced Santa Rosa truck crash attorney. Call 707-623-1184 or e-mail the law offices of Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro & Moran for your free case evaluation.
