Truck Driver DUI Accident Lawyer in Boise
Idaho Truck Accident Lawyer
Under rules of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act (FMCSA), professional truck drivers are not allowed to operate their trucks for a minimum of eight hours following any consumption of alcohol or narcotics. Unfortunately, many truckers are under extreme pressure to meet unrealistic deadlines and don't wait the required time necessary to assure sobriety behind the wheel. In addition, the professional trucking industry employs a significant number of drivers who abuse alcohol and drugs, putting everyone near them on the road in danger.
During a typical year in Idaho, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that more than 300 accidents occur involving commercial trucks and buses, resulting in nearly 500 traffic deaths and injuries to drivers and passengers of other vehicles on the road. Many of the accidents are the result of truckers driving while over the FMCSA legal blood alcohol content (BAC) of .04.
If you or a loved one was involved in a truck driver DUI accident in Idaho, talk to an attorney at the Carty Houst personal injury law firm in Boise. Truck driver DUI is often a case of denying liability and hiding evidence. Truck companies will have their own investigator on the scene within hours after an accident, collecting evidence and putting their own spin on the facts. You need — and deserve — a high level of legal protection. Our firm works with accident reconstruction specialists, medical experts and life-care professionals who investigate the facts and help us determine the full liability and extent of damages.
Did you know?
Every commercial semi tractor-trailer is required to carry a "black box" in their cab to record engine operating data. The black box is often the key to explaining exactly what happened to cause the accident.
We have extensive experience helping victims of Idaho truck accidents recover compensation for personal injury and wrongful death resulting from:
- Truck driver DWI accidents
- Distracted truck driver accidents, truck driver texting
- Truck driver fatigue accidents
- Accidents caused by farm tractor and equipment drivers
- Truck accidents resulting from overloaded trailers or wide loads
- Truck driver speeding, reckless driving
- Truck driver FMCSA log book violations
Free Consultation · No Fees Unless You Win · Serving Clients Throughout Idaho
From our offices in Boise, our Idaho truck driver DUI accident lawyers represent clients in personal injury and wrongful death litigation matters in communities throughout Idaho. We offer a free consultation and handle all personal injury cases on a contingency-fee basis. You will not pay attorneys fees if we cannot help you recover money damages in an insurance settlement or jury verdict. Contact us today.
