Texas Truck Driver Drug and Alcohol Accident Lawyer
If you were injured in a traffic accident caused by a truck driver’s substance use in Texas, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Zehl & Associates Injury & Accident Lawyers can help you maximize your recovery.
Our undefeated team of Texas truck accident lawyers has extensive experience handling complex personal injury cases. We’ve recovered some of the largest settlements and verdicts in state history, earning us top recognition from leading organizations. You can stay focused on healing—let us handle the legal details.
Reach out today at 888-603-3636 for a free consultation with one of our record-setting Texas personal injury attorneys. We’ll assess your case and explore your legal options in a no-pressure, friendly setting.
Table of Contents
- How Our Undefeated Lawyers at Zehl & Associates Can Help After an Accident Caused by Truck Driver Drug or Alcohol Use in Texas
- The Consequences of Drug and Alcohol Use by Truck Drivers
- Who Could Be Liable for a Collision Involving Truck Driver Drug or Alcohol Use in Texas?
- Contact Our Undefeated Texas Truck Driver Drug and Alcohol Use Attorneys For a Free Consultation – Call 888-603-3636 or Reach Us Online
How Our Undefeated Lawyers at Zehl & Associates Can Help After an Accident Caused by Truck Driver Drug or Alcohol Use in Texas
If you or a loved one were harmed due the reckless actions of a driver under the influence, you can rest assured the trucking company and its insurers will do everything they can to avoid responsibility for the accident and pay you as little as possible for your injuries.
At Zehl & Associates, we refuse to let negligent truck drivers and trucking companies off the hook. With Billions won for truck accident victims across Texas, including the largest verdicts and settlements in history, our undefeated truck accident attorneys have the resources, skills, and experience to take on the largest trucking companies in the world and not only win, but set records.
From the moment we take your case, we devote our full resources and manpower into recovering the maximum compensation you deserve and stand by you every step of the way:
- Access to Top Medical Care: We ensure you have access to the best doctors and specialists in the nation for your injuries while making sure your medical bills and reasonable living expenses are covered while your case is pending.
- Comprehensive Investigation: Our team of top-rated lawyers, engineers, and safety experts meticulously reconstructs the accident, examining every detail down to the nuts and bolts.
- Uncovering Critical Evidence: We know where to find the evidence that matters most—whether it’s drug or alcohol test results, driver logs, or black box data—and how to use it to prove what really happened and how the tragedy should have been prevented.
- Undefeated at Trial: We NEVER settle for less than the full compensation you deserve. If the defendants refuse to negotiate fairly, they’ll face us in court, where we remain undefeated.
Drunk and drugged driving accidents are not just devastating—they’re entirely preventable. We understand the immense physical, emotional, and financial challenges these crashes cause. With our decades of experience and relentless pursuit of justice, we ensure that we’ll do whatever it takes to hold the trucking company accountable, so you can focus on what matters most.
Trucking companies know what it means when Zehl & Associates gets involved in your case. They understand that they won’t be able to avoid responsibility—and that they’ll end up paying far more than they’re used to.
Contact our Texas personal injury lawyers for a free consultation today. We work on a contingency fee, so you pay nothing unless we win your case.
The Consequences of Drug and Alcohol Use by Truck Drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates commercial trucks and mandates substance abuse testing for drivers. FMCSA rules enforce a strict zero-tolerance policy for commercial truck drivers when it comes to impaired driving, especially regarding blood alcohol concentration (BAC).
Failure to adhere to state and federal trucking regulations can have disastrous consequences, particularly due to the massive size and weight of commercial trucks.
Victims of trucking accidents may suffer a range of serious injuries, including:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Amputations
- Spinal cord damage
- Organ injuries
- Paralysis
- Internal bleeding
- Head injuries, such as concussions
- Back injuries
- Whiplash
- Fractured or broken bones
- Severe burns
If you’ve suffered from these or other injuries in a truck crash, it’s essential that those responsible are held accountable. Our truck accident lawyers in Texas are dedicated to ensuring that insurers and trucking companies do not take advantage of you.
Who Could Be Liable for a Collision Involving Truck Driver Drug or Alcohol Use in Texas?
In DUI accidents involving commercial trucks, determining liability is more complicated than in incidents with non-commercial vehicles.
Generally, the employer of the truck driver who was impaired at the time of the accident can be held responsible. A crucial factor in establishing fault is whether the driver was acting within the scope of their job duties at the time.
Other parties may also be liable. Under Texas dram shop laws, businesses that serve alcohol on their premises (such as bars and restaurants) could be partially responsible if they serve alcohol to a visibly intoxicated individual, which then leads to an accident.
Our attorneys are highly skilled in identifying all potentially responsible parties and holding them accountable for the damages you’ve sustained.
Contact Our Undefeated Texas Truck Driver Drug and Alcohol Use Attorneys For a Free Consultation – Call 888-603-3636 or Reach Us Online
Accidents involving intoxicated drivers are particularly frustrating because they are entirely preventable. We understand the range of emotions you may be feeling. We are here to help you navigate the aftermath, including the physical, emotional, and financial challenges.
Reach out to Zehl & Associates to schedule a free consultation with an undefeated Texas truck accident lawyer. Let us explain how our personal injury law firm can assist you during this difficult time.