Sacramento Drunk Truck Driver Injuries
Sacramento Drinking Driving Accident Compensation Claims
Driving while under the influence of alcohol remains one of the number one reasons for an accident. is criminal yet it occurs way too often in the San Bernardino area and throughout the country. If you have been in a drinking driving accident where you were injured you have the right to compensation because of negligence, and you need to speak with our Sacramento drinking driving accident attorneys so we can move your compensation claim forward.
When a person chooses to drink and then decides to operate a big rig their judgment is dangerously impaired, which means anyone else on the road is at risk. Drunk drivers behind the wheels of semi trucks kill innocent people or cause serious injuries changing the lives of the victims and their families forever. If you have been involved in such an accident you are entitled to compensation for your injuries, lost wages, medical expenses, pain and suffering now and into the future. Our experience will make sure that's what happens.
Dealing with a Drunk Driver Trucking Accident
If a drunk driving trucking accident occurs, the first thing that must happen is the treatment of injuries. This will likely result in a call to 911 so that all injured parties are taken to the hospital. A few lucky ones receive only minor injuries but you should still be checked over.
The police need to attend the accident and the drunk driver should have to take a breathalyzer so criminal charges will stick. This will also benefit you with your compensation claim. Witness statements area also very important so if at all possible have yourself or someone else record those statements. Finally, when you are stable you need to contact our Sacramento drunk driving accident attorney so we can begin the process of filing a compensation claim. We will advocate for you and we will make sure your rights are protected, and we won't settle your claim until we have the compensation you are entitled to.
If you are injured in a big rig accident, where the driver has been drinking this is considered a negligent act that could change your life forever. Drunk driving truck accidents often involve head on collisions, or high speed collisions, which far too often cause injuries that are life threatening. If you've been injured in a trucking accident with a drunk driver in the Sacramento area, call our Sacramento drunk driving accident law firm today. We'll get you the compensation you deserve.