Hold Dangerous Drivers Accountable For Your Injuries In Texas

On behalf of Lovett Law Firm posted in Truck Accidents on Monday, March 2, 2015.

Imagine that you’re driving to take your child to school; you’re minding your own business, watching the road and obeying the traffic laws. Suddenly, you’re struck by someone coming from the side of your vehicle. You’re injured, and your child is, too. While you’re both going to be okay after getting medical attention, you’re still shocked to find out that the early-morning truck driver was drunk.

No one debates the fact that driving a truck can be a stressful career. Long days and nights away from family spent driving across the state or country can be exhausting. Still, that doesn’t excuse poor driving behavior. A truck driver who’s drunk at the time of an accident needs to be held accountable, and their employer may need to be held liable, too.

After your accident in Texas, you’ll need to collect evidence, assuming you’re in healthy enough condition to do so. Some evidence will be taken by police, so if you’re ill or injured and in the hospital, you’ll be able to access their assessment of the crash. Things like the driver’s blood alcohol content, drug test and other factors will need to be considered by the court to determine if you’re the victim in the crash and are entitled to compensation.

Our website has more about drunk driving crashes and what you can do if you and your family have suffered from one. Everyone is aware that drinking and driving is dangerous and against the law, so there’s no reason that you should have to be going through this situation. With the right information to back you up, your case has a better chance of success, so you can get the compensation you deserve.