DUI Truck Accidents
When a truck accident occurs due to a driver operating his or her vehicle under the influence of alcohol, drivers who sustain injuries and other damages in these accidents must have legal representation to secure the compensation they need to recover. If you or a loved one recently suffered any type of damages from a DUI truck accident in New Mexico, contact the Fine Law Firm today to schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys.
Why Choose the Fine Law Firm?
- The attorneys at the Fine Law Firm have more than 40 years of experience representing clients with truck accident claims in New Mexico.
- We have maintained a 99% success rate thanks to our extensive experience in truck accident lawsuits, offering clients an unmatched chance of success by securing representation from our firm.
- Our reputation for success in truck accident claims has earned our firm the respect of other legal professionals and judges throughout New Mexico.
- We believe everyone should have access to legal counsel, regardless of their ability to afford legal fees, so we offer contingency fee billing and only collect legal fees when we win.
- Our firm offers free consultations with potential clients. This helps claimants understand their options for legal recourse and chances of success before agreeing to representation. These consultations come with no obligation to the potential client.
Do I Need an Attorney?
Many people with seemingly straightforward truck accident claims may wonder if they could save money by representing their own interests in court. This is inadvisable even during ideal circumstances. Large trucking companies will likely launch their own investigations into DUI truck accident claims and look for any evidence to cast blame on plaintiffs and reduce their liability.
Hiring an attorney is essential in an injured driver’s DUI truck accident claim. An attorney will also be aware of compensation that a plaintiff may have overlooked on his or her own. Attorneys can help build strong cases by securing evidence such as truck driver logs, vehicle maintenance records, traffic camera data, arrest records, police reports, and more. An attorney can also help a client with personal financial matters and insurance claims.
Possible Penalties for DUI
In New Mexico, the legal limit for blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) is .08% for most drivers. However, commercial drivers like tractor-trailer drivers have a higher duty of care on the road than most other drivers, so the legal BAC limit for truck drivers is .04%. If a truck driver causes an accident and a responding officer issues a breathalyzer test or other chemical test, the results will determine whether the driver will incur a DUI violation and associated penalties.
Most trucking companies uphold strict policies that prohibit drivers from operating their vehicles under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. A truck driver who operates under the influence violates company policy and steps outside the bounds of his or her job requirements. As such, the driver’s employer may use these facts to shift liability to the driver personally instead of the company. However, the employer could still incur liability if an investigation uncovers unacceptable hiring practices, such as employing a driver with a history of repeated DUI convictions.
Winning Your DUI Truck Accident Claim
If you or a loved one sustained injuries and other damages in a DUI truck accident, the Fine Law Firm can help you recover compensation for your medical expenses, lost income, property damage, and pain and suffering. We can also work with the responding law enforcement agency to secure important evidence and hold a DUI driver for the damages he or she caused. Contact us today to schedule a free case evaluation with one of our attorneys and we will determine how our firm can help.