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Truck drivers need to be very aware of their surroundings in order to properly control their vehicles. Operating a truck that can literally weigh tons and is massive in size is already difficult – even for a very experienced and defensive driver. When alcohol or other drugs are added to the mix, tragedy can easily strike.
Commercial trucks can be a very serious safety hazard for other cars on the road. A truck accident can involve many other cars and cause multiple injuries or deaths. And although most truck drivers are competent, there are some who engage in atrociously dangerous behaviors while driving and therefore put many other people’s lives at stake. If you have been injured in a car accident caused by a truck driver who was under the influence of alcohol or another mind-altering substance, contact the St. Petersburg truck accident lawyers of Beltz & Ruth, P.A. by calling 800-931-4369 today.
Negligent truck drivers with little regard for their own safety or the safety of others may be under the influence of the following substances while driving:
- Alcohol
- Uppers – truck drivers sometimes use uppers to stay awake for long periods
- Marijuana
It is vital that all truck drivers are fully aware of their critical role in highway and road safety.
If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in a car accident caused by a truck driver who was under the influence of a mind-altering substance, contact the St. Petersburg personal injury lawyers of Beltz & Ruth, P.A. at 800-931-4369 to learn more about your legal rights and options.