Jacksonville Drunk Driving Accidents

Representation for Victims of Drunk Driver Truck Accidents

When a truck driver chooses to driver under the influence, they not only put their own lives in danger, but they also pose a serious threat to the drivers and passengers around them as well.  Large trucks, especially tractor-trailers, semi trucks, and 18-wheeler trucks, need to be driven with full attention and concentration at all times, as even slightly veering into the next lane or off the road can have disastrous consequences.

Injured in Drunk Driver Accident?

In the event that a drunken truck driver causes an accident, he or she will be held liable for damages under Florida personal injury law.  These types of truck accidents almost always end in severe injury or death.  Passenger vehicles are just not built to withstand the impact of such large vehicles.  If you or a loved one has been injured in a Jacksonville drunk driving truck accident, it's in your best interest to contact an attorney at Steven A. Bagen & Associates right away.  We can help you exercise your rights to recovery by helping you file a lawsuit against the truck driver responsible for the accident.

Recovering Compensation for a Jackson DUI Truck Accident

Florida has very strict DUI laws in place.  Any driver who violates the DUI laws by drinking and driving will be found negligent and held liable for paying damages to the victim.  If you were injured in a Jacksonville truck accident involving a drunk driver, you have the right to be compensated for your medical bills, future medical expenses, lost wages, additional financial hardship, pain and suffering, mental anguish, and overall decreased quality of life.  In the event that you have lost a loved one in a drunk driving truck accident, you can depend on an attorney at our office to help you pursue a wrongful death lawsuit for both economic and non-economic benefits.