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Contact the truck accident lawyers at our Salt Lake City, Utah-area office if you believe that you may have been injured in a collision caused by a truck driver’s violation of alcohol and drug laws.
Siegfried & Jensen
5664 South Green St.
Murray, Utah 84123
Phone: 1-866-883-5350
Fax: 1-801-266-1338
The trucking accident lawyers at Siegfried & Jensen in the Salt Lake City, Utah area have in-depth knowledge of the alcohol and drug laws that have been established to minimize the chances of collisions involving semi-trucks. Though tractor trailer accidents caused by alcohol and drug intoxication still occur, their frequency has been substantially reduced by means of the rigorous alcohol and drug testing programs trucking companies routinely administer. Yet, even with testing, trucking accidents caused by alcohol or drug law violations still injure hundreds of innocent drivers and passengers every year. Contact Siegfried & Jensen today if you think that you may have been injured as a result of a truck driver’s violation of drug or alcohol laws.
The use of cocaine, non-prescription stimulants, alcohol, and marijuana all constitute drug and alcohol law violations. Because each of these substances can inhibit the driver’s ability to think and respond in a safe manner, trucking companies regularly test their drivers to keep those who use them off the road.
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Still, dangerous drivers can end up behind the wheel. A driver does not need to be legally drunk to have his or her driving performance compromised; even a small amount of alcohol can inhibit a driver from making correct, life-saving decisions. If a truck driver has been involved in an accident, an alcohol and drug test must be performed immediately afterwards. According to federal regulations, a truck driver cannot have a blood alcohol content (BAC) level of 0.04 or higher. The trucking accident lawyers at our Salt Lake City, Utah-area practice may be able to use the driver’s BAC to prove that the truck driver and the trucking company are liable for your injuries.
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Drugs are used for different reasons. The trucking industry relies on tight deadlines and long driving schedules to remain efficient. Though the federal government places limits on the maximum number of hours and miles a truck driver can work each day, truck drivers may sometimes rely on stimulants such as methamphetamine to stay awake at the wheel for longer periods of time. Unfortunately, methamphetamines and other controlled substances can impair the driver’s reaction time and judgment, placing other drivers at risk.
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The senselessness of injury and suffering resulting from truck accidents is only compounded by the fact that the alcohol and drug violations that sometimes contribute to them are avoidable. Each of the trucking accident lawyers at the Salt Lake City, Utah-area office of Siegfried & Jensen is dedicated to bringing justice to the victims of this unfortunate and unjust situation. Contact our offices today to meet with our team of attorneys and begin your recovery.
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