Trucks and DWI

DWIs are always a serious business. Cars are dangerous tools when operated by people under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and that danger is increased by a factor of twenty when an 18-wheeler is out of control on the road. Two things result from this.

1) Trucking is heavily regulated. Trucking companies found guilty of accidents caused under the influence of drugs or alcohol are forced by law to pay serious damages, up to a million dollars depending on the severity of the accident.

2) Trucking companies are well staffed with legal representatives. Nobody wants to be caught paying the million-dollar bill. However, when it’s your or your family’s life on the line, you need expert help.

What To Do When You Think You’re a Victim of a DWI

First, you need to make it clear that medical expenses are your top priority. Go to the doctor immediately and get proper treatment. Then call us and set up your legal representation.

Second, you need to ask that the driver of the truck be tested for drugs and alcohol in his system. Federal requirements dictate that drivers must be tested for drugs after any major accident, but unless you keep the pressure on them, they may slip that by. We can help.

Common Truck DWI Mistakes

Whether you’re a trucker or a victim of a truck DWI, some of the most common mistakes you can make are:

• Not to take the charge seriously. A DWI, especially for a professional driver, can mean the end of a career.
• Hiring the cheapest attorney. In DWI cases, both sides want desperately to win – the injured side needs the money for medical expenses, and the trucking company needs to protect its bottom line. You need the best help you can get.
• Skipping town. For truckers, this is an easy enough thing to do, since most truckers operate across state borders. However, with the computerized DWI system now, truckers won’t be able to escape forever. Eventually, they’ll be found out.

Why You Need an Attorney

If you’re considering a DWI suit against a trucking company, you either need to know what to look for, or you need the help of a legal professional. We know that a driver’s prior records are the most important thing as far as making a case against a trucking company, we know how to get those records, and we know how to present them to a judge. Don’t try to defend yourself! Contact an Atlanta truck accident lawyer today.