North Denver Law Firm
Drunk Driving Truck Accident Victim Lawyers
Truck drivers are held to higher safety standards than other drivers, as 18-wheelers and semi tricks are powerful vehicles that can cause catastrophic accidents. However, some truck drivers still choose to disobey the law and get behind the wheel while intoxicated. These drunk truck drivers not only threaten their own health and safety, but they seriously endanger everyone else on the road with them. Fortunately, reckless truck drivers who drive while inebriated can be held accountable for the damages they cause.
If you or someone you love has suffered in a truck accident due to a drunk truck driver’s mistakes, you may be entitled to financial compensation to cover the costs associated with your injuries. For a free consultation regarding your full range of legal rights and options, contact the Denver drunk driving accident attorneys of Hull & Zimmerman, P.C., by calling (303) 423-1770 today.
The Hazards of Drunk Driving
When drivers drink too much or take certain kinds of drugs, their ability to safely operate a large commercial truck diminishes significantly. An intoxicated driver may commit the following driving errors, which can lead to highly destructive accidents:
- Lack of signaling before turning
- Changing lanes without checking blind spots
- Weaving between lanes
- Speeding recklessly
- Failing to notice traffic signs or stoplights
- Driving without lights on at night
- Failing to respond to an emergency on the road
A truck driver impaired to the point of no longer being able to safely operate his or her vehicle may be held liable for whatever injuries he or she causes.