Two things are common in Ventura: drunk driving accidents and heavy commercial truck traffic. California, in general, has higher rates of drunk driving accidents, and Ventura appeared in recent years on lists of U.S. cities with the highest number of DUI fatalities. At the same time, Ventura is located on major freight routes along roadways such as US-101, SR-126, and SR-118. Unfortunately, these two local issues sometimes combine, resulting in drunk driving truck accidents in Ventura.
If you were injured or lost a loved one due to a commercial truck driver who was impaired by alcohol, you may be eligible to seek compensation for your injuries through the personal injury claims process. An experienced truck accident lawyer from Swift Justice can help you understand this process and answer the questions you have about your case through a free case evaluation.
Commercial trucks are much larger than other vehicles on the roadway and often carry hazardous cargo. Trucking companies and truck drivers must comply with numerous regulations issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Among these regulations is a reduced legal impairment limit for truck drivers of 0.04%, which is half the 0.08 legal limit that most other drivers in Ventura are subject to. Additionally, drivers are required to refrain from drinking alcohol at least four hours before going on duty and are subject to random drug and alcohol tests, as well as mandatory tests before being hired and after an accident has occurred.
If a commercial truck driver is suspected of driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol, they are removed from service for at least 24 hours. If they are convicted of DUI, the driver will be disqualified from driving commercial vehicles, even if the offense occurred while they were off duty. Drivers may also be disqualified if they fail a drug or alcohol test administered by their employer or the Department of Transportation.
When a truck accident occurs due to an intoxicated Ventura truck driver, the driver, the trucking company, and potentially other parties may be found legally liable for the harm caused to others, including compensation for medical bills and other financial losses, as well as the psychological impacts the injured claimant suffered because of the accident.
Being injured or losing a loved one in any type of accident is often an overwhelming situation. This is even more true when the Ventura accident involves a drunk commercial truck driver, given the complexity of the laws surrounding truck accidents and the high-powered insurers that cover them. An experienced truck accident attorney may provide a range of services to injured clients, including legal guidance and advice, assistance with gathering evidence, negotiating with insurers, filing a lawsuit if necessary, and more. At Swift Justice, it is important to us that you understand the process and are able to make the important decisions in your case.
Although heavy truck traffic and drunk drivers are both common occurrences on Ventura roadways, being injured in a drunk driving truck accident in Ventura is far from easy to deal with. Let us answer your questions and talk with you about your next steps in getting the compensation you deserve. Contact us for your free case evaluation today.
Phone: 
Fax: