St. Louis DUI Crash Attorney

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Truck drivers may be driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.  Unfortunately, their income is based upon speed of delivery and drivers may have taken certain drugs in order to press on to make a critical freight delivery.  Drugs taken can include both prescription and/or ‘over-the-counter’ drugs commonly sold at truck stops.  Over-the-counter ‘uppers’ regularly used by truck drivers include mini-thins, ephedrine, yellow-jackets, 5-hour energy, and other stimulants.  Stimulants may fight fatigue temporarily, but the ‘crash’ that usually occurs shortly after ingesting a stimulant can result in a recipe for disaster. 

In March 2006, the Department of Transportation published a “Large Truck Crash Causation Report” that cited drug use as the No. 1 cause of truck accidents in the United States.  A truck driver that is under the influence of drugs or alcohol is not going to make safe decisions, and can cause deadly crashes by speeding, irregular driving, reckless or negligent driving as well as aggressive driving.  If you or a loved one has had the misfortune of being injured in a truck accident in which the driver was intoxicated, you must contact a St. Louis DUI crash attorney immediately.  At the Schultz Legal Group, our  personal injury attorneys are well-qualified to assist you in seeking maximum compensation for your injuries and property damage.

The legal limit of alcohol for truck drivers is a blood alcohol content (B.A.C.) of .04.  This is much lower than the legal limit in Missouri for passenger vehicles, which is .08.  Simply put, alcohol and 26,000+ pound trucks do not mix well.  Many trucking companies have policies that forbid the ingestion of alcohol for several hours prior to coming on a shift which requires operation of a tractor-trailer.  Keep in mind however, that most of these companies have no policies in place that keep drivers from using over-the-counter stimulants.

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Dealing with injuries from a truck accident can be an emotional, painful and difficult time.  Many injuries are life-threatening or may require months, years or even a lifetime of medical care.  In such cases, one needs powerful legal representation to deal with the financial issues involved.  If you are not represented by a personal injury attorney, you may not know all of the types of damages that could be claimed in an accident.  The insurance company may try to offer a “settlement” that is much lower than what is really fair, and without the assistance of a lawyer from the Schultz Legal Group you may accept a settlement that you later regret.  Further medical care and/or surgeries may be necessary for treatment of injuries and you only get one shot at obtaining fair compensation.

Don’t take chances with your future, or the financial future of your family.  Take advantage of the skill, experience and dedication of the attorneys at the Schultz Legal Group.  This close-knit group of attorneys and experts is an organized, powerful legal team that will aggressively seek maximum compensation for your injuries.  The litigation and mediation abilities of the attorneys at Schultz Legal Group are known in courtrooms across Missouri.  Protect yourself, your family and your future by contacting the Schultz Legal Group immediately when you are suffering from an injury caused by a truck driver who was found to be driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.  Elicit the assistance of one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Missouri, according to the American Trial Lawyers Association.