Drivers of large trucks bear a great responsibility to those with whom they share the road. Big rigs and tractor-trailers can be over 50 feet long and weigh tens of thousands of pounds when fully loaded. Should truck drivers allow themselves to become distracted from the task of driving, the consequences to other drivers can be devastating. Safely driving an 18-wheeler is a challenge, even when truck drivers are well-rested and paying close attention to the road. Truckers who drive while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol are gambling with their own lives as well as the lives of those around them.
Get The Money You’re Owed After a Crash Caused By a Drunk Driving Truck Driver
Companies that employ drunk or drugged drivers may bear financial liability for their drivers’ dangerous behavior. If you or someone you love has been injured in a Texas crash with a drunk truck driver, get help filing a claim for the money you’re owed. Contact the determined and effective Houston truck accident lawyer Charles J. Argento at (713) 225-5050 for a free evaluation of your truck accident claim.
Time Pressures May Compel Truck Drivers to Use Drugs to Stay Alert
Semi-trucks, big rigs, and other large commercial trucks require training, skill, and careful focus to operate safely. Truck drivers have a lot to lose by being involved in a serious crash or being arrested for driving under the influence. That said, they also face a great deal of pressure to deliver their cargo quickly—even when it means putting themselves and others at risk by driving after too little sleep.
Some drivers counter the effects of drowsiness by using stimulants to stay awake behind the wheel. These drugs are not an effective substitute for getting a full night’s sleep. Truck drivers who use stimulants may be able to remain awake, but these drugs can impair drivers’ judgment and focus, making them a different but equally dangerous threat to public safety.
Houston truck accident lawyer at Charles J. Argento & Associates is well-equipped to investigate and pursue claims against drugged truck drivers. His team of investigators will look for evidence of drug use, such as toxicology reports and eyewitness testimony, to prove that a truck driver’s impairment behind the wheel resulted in the accident that caused your injuries.
Trucking Companies Can Face Claims For Negligent Hiring and Supervision
Trucking companies have a legal duty to carefully vet their drivers before hiring them. Drivers with a long history of substance use or a criminal record that contains drug possession or drunk driving convictions, may not be suitable candidates for long-haul trucking positions. If companies fail to investigate candidates or ignore evidence of a substance problem and those drivers go on to cause serious accidents, their employers may face negligent hiring claims.
The Texas truck accident lawyer Charles J. Argentocan provide a free evaluation of your case after you’re injured in a Houston truck accident to help you decide if you’re a good candidate to file a negligent hiring claim.
Get Help after a Houston Injury Accident Caused by a Drunk or Drugged Truck Driver
If you or someone you love has been hurt in a Texas accident involving a drugged or drunk truck driver, find out if you’re entitled to money damages for your injuries by contacting the professional and dedicated Houston accident attorney Charles J. Argento for a free consultation at 713-225-5050.
Charles J. Argento focuses his practice on serious personal injury, auto accidents, wrongful death, and product liability. With over 37+ years of experience, he is known for aggressive representation and securing high-value results for injured clients across Texas. He has earned numerous prestigious awards, including Super Lawyer, AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell for 22 consecutive years, and a 10/10 rating by Avvo.
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