Attorney in Nashville Handling Drunk Driver Accidents
Nashville Drunk Driver Attorney
Being involved in a truck accident is very serious, but having a truck accident caused by an intoxicated truck driver can be lethal. The legal limit in Nashville and all of Tennessee for being considered DUI (Driving Under the Influence) is .08; however a truck driver is subject to stricter limits due to federal laws. The Alcohol Content or Alcohol Concentration limit for commercial drivers is .04, half the legal limit for other drivers. This .04 limit mandated by federal law applies, not only when a truck driver is operating a commercial vehicle, but also, when a driver is loading or unloading a vehicle, supervising or assisting in the same, or when the driver is engaged in other "safety sensitive" functions as defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations. This makes it very easy for a trucker to exceed the legal limit even if the truck driver has had little to drink. Truckers may also take amphetamines or other controlled substances which can impair their reflexes and judgment. Due to the seriousness of this type of an accident, an experienced and qualified drunk driver accident attorney in Nashville can assist you obtaining the best outcome of your claim. I, J. Ross Pepper, Attorney at Law, have been representing clients against the damages caused by drivers, including drunk drivers, for almost 20 years. You may be entitled to a larger settlement if you have been injured by a drunk driver. The proper investigation, documentation and hard work in a drunk driver case may also result in an at fault party paying a higher settlement to account for the possibility of an award of punitive damages.
Drunk Driver Lawyer in Nashville
Regardless of whether a truck driver was driving drunk or driving while taking some type of drug, the driver's impairment can result in devastating consequences to anyone who may be involved in an accident with such the driver. Heavy penalties and criminal charges may also be assessed or filed against such a driver. The emotional damage this type of accident can inflict is also a factor that my law office will take into account on your behalf. You may be entitled to significant monetary compensation for trauma, emotional distress, pain and suffering and loss of the enjoyment of life, and my office will work hard and skillfully to obtain all damages to which you are entitled. If you have been injured in an accident, whether it involved a drunk driver, truck driver, or both, you will need someone who can help you through this ordeal with skill, dedication and experience. I have the experience, skills and commitment to obtain the fairest settlement or verdict possible for your truck accident claim. Contact my office for a free initial consultation.
Contact a Nashville Drunk Driver Accident Attorney from J. Ross Pepper, Attorney at Law, to determine how best to proceed with your injury claim. |