Pittsburgh DUI Truck Accident Lawyers

Accomplished DUI Truck Accident Lawyers Represent Injured Victims In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The Pittsburgh DUI truck accident lawyers at Goodrich & Geist, P.C. — like you — travel on Pennsylvania’s highways and roadways on a regular basis in the course of living our lives, expecting that others traveling on those same roadways are respecting the rules. Hoping that we stay safe on our travels.

Unfortunately, some drivers do not follow traffic laws and this can be deadly. Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs puts others at serious risk, particularly when the DUI driver is operating a commercial vehicle. DUI truck accidents can result in catastrophic injuries, long-term medical treatment, and fatality. It can be life-changing.

Like you, we believe that the at-fault party in a DUI trucking accident should be held accountable for the negligence that caused harm to others. And the accident injury team at Goodrich & Geist, P.C. is dedicated to fighting for the rights and protection of DUI truck accident victims. With over 50 years of combined experience, we pursue justice for accident victims in Pittsburgh and across western Pennsylvania.

Federal Regulations For Commercial Vehicle Operators Driving Under The Influence (DUI) Of Alcohol Or Drugs

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is responsible for developing and enforcing federal safety regulations for motor carriers. In 1991, the United States Congress passed the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act, which requires all Department of Transportation (DOT) agencies to implement alcohol and drug testing of safety-sensitive transportation employees. DOT regulations state how testing is conducted and how to return employees to their duties after violating a DOT drug and alcohol regulation.

FMCSA regulations regarding drug and alcohol use — and the regulations for testing such use — apply to all commercial drivers license drivers who are operating commercial vehicles on public roads in the United States. This includes commercial drivers license operators who are part-time, full-time, backup, intermittent, and international drivers.

Drug And Alcohol Testing Protocols For Commercial Vehicle Drivers  

Alcohol tests administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) identify an alcohol concentration of 0.02 and greater. Drug testing procedures conducted by the DOT require laboratory testing for the following classes of drugs:

• Marijuana
• Opiates – opium and codeine derivatives
• Cocaine
• Phencyclidine – PCP
• Amphetamines and methamphetamines

It is important to note that the DOT allows that motor carrier employers may also institute their own testing programs that are in addition to — and completely separate from — the required DOT testing program. Employers could test for other drugs that are not tested by the DOT, and employers may also use tests of non-urine specimens under a non-DOT testing program.

Victims Of Pittsburgh DUI Truck Accidents May Recover Compensation For Their Accident Injuries And Other Losses

When you have been harmed in an accident that was caused by negligence on the part of another individual or entity, personal injury laws provide a means to recover financial compensation for your injuries and other losses. These compensatory damages are designed to compensate the injured person for the harm they endured and restore them to the condition they were in prior to the accident. Compensatory damages are not designed to punish the at-fault party for the accident.

In filing a personal injury claim for a DUI truck accident in the state of Pennsylvania, the injured party may seek to recover compensation for any of the following damages and more:

• Bills for medical treatment
• Hospital bills
• Cost of surgeries 
• Cost of rehabilitative treatment
• Cost of laboratory and diagnostic tests
• Prescription medication expenses
• Anticipated future medical expenses that are a consequence of the DUI truck accident
• Loss of one’s life enjoyment
• Emotional pain and suffering
• Loss of companionship
• Loss of consortium
• Loss of earned vacation time
• Loss of income  
• Loss of earned sick time

To learn more about the compensation you may be entitled to recover for your DUI truck accident, call our office to arrange for a free, confidential case evaluation with a member of our team.

Schedule A Free DUI Truck Accident Claim Evaluation With An Experienced Accident Injury Attorney At Goodrich & Geist, P.C.

When you or a loved one has been injured in a DUI truck accident, the process of searching for a personal injury attorney to handle your case can be daunting. That’s why the truck accident attorneys at Goodrich & Geist, P.C. offer a free case evaluation for accident victims. One of our experienced personal injury attorneys will meet with you, review the merits of your case, discuss the level of compensation you may be entitled to recover and explain the injury claims process.  

At Goodrich & Geist, P.C., we believe that an informed decision is the best decision and we are here to answer your questions and address your concerns. Schedule a free confidential case evaluation with one of the experienced DUI truck accident attorneys at Goodrich & Geist, P.C. today.

About Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Located in the western part of Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh is the county seat of Allegheny County. There are approximately 300,286 residents living in Pittsburgh’s city’s limits, ranking Pittsburgh the second largest city in Pennsylvania, and the 27th largest city in the United States. The population of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area ranks the region with the greatest number of people in both the Ohio Valley and Appalachia. 

Frequently Asked Questions About DUI Truck Accidents In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania