Drunken Truck Driver Causes Crash

A dump truck that was hauling sawdust ran off the road after rounding a curve and overturned, according to a news report. The driver of the dump truck and his passenger sustained injuries. The 45-year-old dump truck driver was speeding and under the influence of alcohol. Officials apparently found containers of beer in the truck’s cab. The man’s commercial driver’s license will be automatically suspended after the results of his blood alcohol test are processed. He was issued citations for driving while impaired, careless and reckless driving, exceeding a safe speed, and having alcoholic beverages in a commercial motor vehicle.

The State of Washington prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle by a driver who has a 0.08 percent or higher blood alcohol concentration (BAC). The 0.08 percent limit is the standard used across the United States for the “impaired” driver. The State of Washington has lower BAC limits defined for commercial drivers (0.04). The Washington State DUI law also prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle by a driver that in under the influence of a controlled substance such as marijuana, cocaine, inhalants, and other intoxicants. That, of course, applies to drivers of commercial vehicles as well.

If you have been injured in Washington State by a truck driver operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you may file a personal injury claim against the trucking company. Victims in such cases could seek compensation for medical expenses, cost of hospitalization, physical therapy, rehabilitation, and even the cost of long-term care if the injuries are catastrophic.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a Washington big rig accident, please contact the experienced personal injury Seattle lawyers of The Bernard Law Group at 1-800-418-8282 or info@bernardlawgroup.com for a FREE, comprehensive and confidential consultation and case evaluation. We can also send you our FREE informational brochure, which has useful educational information to help you understand your legal rights and options. Get in touch with Kirk Bernard and his skilled legal team today.

Source:http://www.gastongazette.com/news/people-42308-truck-bessemer.html