California DUI Truck Accidents Attorney

In the United States, thousands of lives are claimed in DUI accidents, including semi-truck accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, and big-rig accidents Thousands of innocent victims are killed each year in preventable DUI truck accidents and many more are seriously injured. Victims and surviving family members may take legal action against a truck driver whose negligent or reckless actions caused the DUI truck accident. Let the California DUI truck accident attorneys at Estey Bomberger help hold the truck driver accountable and see that victims are compensated for the consequences of drunk driving.

Commercial Vehicle DUI Law in California

Commercial truck drivers who drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level of .04 percent or more can exhibit impaired judgment, slower reaction time and poor coordination, all of which can increase the potential for a DUI truck accident. Under California Vehicle Code § 23153, truck drivers who drive with a BAC of .04 or more are also breaking the law and could face civil and criminal charges in a DUI truck accident case. The law offers victims and victims’ families the opportunity to pursue damages from the negligent driver in the form of a personal injury or wrongful death claim. Victims and victims’ families are advised to speak with a California DUI truck accident attorney to determine if they are able to file a personal injury or wrongful death claim.

DUI Truck Accident Injuries

Contact a California DUI accident victim lawyer at the firm of Estey Bomberger if you have been seriously injured in truck accident involving a driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Serious injuries call for serious results. Our California DUI accident attorneys have helped seriously injured victims obtain compensation for past, current and future medical bills, lost earnings, anticipated lost earnings, physical pain and emotional distress. We have represented clients who have suffered from many different types of injuries, including:

Don’t Rush Into a Settlement

California DUI truck accidents can take a terrible toll on a victim’s quality of life and financial future. Families that have lost a loved one in a DUI truck accident face a future without their loved one’s companionship and support, and in many cases experience financial strain due to the deceased’s passing. While there is no amount of money that can make up for a debilitating injury or loss of a loved one, compensation can help secure a better future for injured victims or surviving family members.

Do not let a trucking company’s insurance carrier strip you of your right to full and fair compensation. Insurance companies want to settle your claim as quickly as possible before the full extent of an accident’s devastation is made clear. You only get one chance to negotiate a fair settlement, and a California DUI truck accident attorney can ensure your case has the best possible outcome.

Experienced California DUI Truck Accident Attorneys

Estey Bomberger’s California DUI truck accident attorneys have more than 70 years experience practicing personal injury law and are members of the National Association of Personal Injury Lawyers and Consumer Attorneys of California. Our experience, along with a simple approach to treat every client how we would like to be treated, has garnered us recognition from our peers and clients. To find out how one of our California DUI truck accident attorneys can represent you, call (800) 895-6620. Our firm will take your case on a contingency fee basis. This arrangement means that you will not pay us any attorney fees until we have won compensation for you.