A Plano, Texas 18-wheeler driver, who was driving while intoxicated, capped a few miles of erratic driving with a rollover accident; fortunately, no one was injured in the accident.
Taj Black was driving an 18-wheeler loaded with mulch in the southbound lane of US-75 on March 17th. His erratic driving behavior caught the attention of a concerned motorist who reported Black’s dangerous driving to 911. Black was apparently weaving in and out of traffic and speeding. As the motorist informed 911 personnel about the erratic driving, the large truck went out of control and overturned. .jpg)
Black was shaken, but escaped without any injuries. The trailer's mulch spilled out onto the overpass, covering most of it. Blood alcohol tests were conducted to determine Black’s intoxication levels at the time of accident; he was charged with driving while intoxicated.
Truck accident investigations typically include conducting blood alcohol tests on the driver regardless of whether or not any injuries or fatalities resulted. Regarding alcohol use, truck drivers have stricter limitations than drivers of passenger vehicles. While, for the rest of the driving population, the maximum blood alcohol limit is .08, commercial truck drivers cannot have a blood alcohol limit greater than .04. This is because operating a large commercial truck like an 18-wheeler requires a higher degree of alertness and presence of mind than driving a passenger vehicle.
Truck Accident Laws
Trucking companies are required to conduct random alcohol tests on employees throughout the year. When a big rig driver is found to have been intoxicated during an accident, an 18-wheeler accident lawyer can hold the company and the driver responsible for their actions.
If you've been inured in an 18-wheeler accident, contact a truck accident lawyer at Arnold & Itkin LLP to discuss your options for compensation.
Source: http://feeds.lexblog.com/~r/AITruckAccidentLawyerBlog/~3/lVTtVLkKU6Q/
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