If you or someone you love was involved in a truck accident caused by a suspected or confirmed drunk driver, you’re likely facing a whirlwind of questions, emotions and physical recovery. We understand how frustrating it is when someone’s reckless behavior turns your life upside down.
At Los Justicieros, we specialize in helping victims of drunk truck driver accidents across California. Since 2012, our team has successfully won compensation for hundreds of clients injured in trucking crashes. With a 98% success rate, and awards like the Top 10% Attorneys in California, you can trust we’ll bring deep expertise and personal commitment to your case. Learn more about our team here.
Truck Accidents Caused by a Drunk Driver: Statistics
Drunk driving continues to be one of the most dangerous causes of commercial truck accidents in California.
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), 5,634 large truck drivers involved in fatal crashes had alcohol in their system. Over half of those drivers had a BAC over 0.08, which is legally intoxicated under California DUI laws.
For small trucks, 25,525 fatal crashes involved drivers with alcohol in their system – and nearly 90% of those drivers were over the legal limit.
California’s freeways are some of the busiest in the country. And with a high proportion of the nearly 15 million registered large trucks and buses in the U.S. working in California, large trucks are involved in thousands of accidents every year.
The statistics show that alcohol impairment is still one of the top driver-related factors in trucking accidents across the U.S. In fact, driver impairment (the category for driving under the influence) was cited as the primary cause in 4.2% of fatal truck crashes. While other truck crashes may record truck rollovers, driver fatigue or jackknifing as the primary cause, driving under the influence can still be a factor that leads to legal liabilities.
How To Start a Lawsuit
If your accident involved a clear driver-related error like such as drunk driving (or you suspect drunk driving) filing a lawsuit can be straightforward. These behaviors are dangerous – and trucking companies may be legally liable.
But even though you think you have a clear-cut case, be warned. Commercial trucking have skilled legal teams who will try to fight payouts. You may be offered a lowball settlement offer, or you may be told that you have no right to truck injury compensation.
This is why you need a legal team that understands commercial truck accident liability. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident by a drunk driver, you should know that At Los Justicieros, we work on a no-win-no-fee basis – which means no upfront cost to you.
Any attorney fees are recovered from the trucking company as part of your settlement or court award.
Here’s how you get started:
- Schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys.
- Talk through your experience so we can explain what to expect and determine the strength of your case.
- We’ll help gather evidence – from accident reports and medical bills to driver logs and company records.
- We build and present your case, seeking a fair settlement that covers your medical costs, lost income, and emotional trauma.
If necessary, we take your case to court – and fight until you get the result you deserve.
