Alcohol and drug usage is one of the reasons automobile and truck accidents happen with such frequency. Of course, the problem is not limited to illegal drugs. Millions of Americans use prescription medications which can affect their ability to safely operate motor vehicles.
Federal regulations require that any time a commercial truck is involved in an injury causing accident, a post-accident drug and alcohol test must be performed. The results of this test can be particularly damaging to the trucking company and driver and can also lead to a claim for punitive damages.
Common truck accidents with intoxicating controlled substances:
- Alcohol
- Marijuana
- Heroin
- Cocaine
- Amphetamines
- Prescription medication
If you or a loved one has been injured in a semi-trucking case or automobile accident involving drugs or alcohol, please call or email us today. The highly skilled attorneys of the Kaudy Law Firm are experts in handling semi-truck cases and drug/alcohol related automobile accidents. The Kaudy Law Firm is here to help.
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