Truck Accidents Caused by Driver Intoxication
Just as with other vehicles, intoxicated drivers of large trucks are horribly dangerous and can cause terrible injuries in a crash. Truck drivers should be held to an even higher standard than auto drivers because of the dangerous consequences. An intoxicated big rig driver is playing Russian roulette with the rest of the folks on the road. Whether the result of the consumption of alcohol, marijuana, prescription drugs or other intoxicating substances, the consequences are often the same. Just because somebody is trained to drive a big rig does not mean that they have not violated the law by doing so while intoxicated.
An intoxicated driver not only breaks the law but also subjects themselves (and possibly their employer) to the imposition of punitive damages being awarded to their victims in the event of a crash.
If you or a loved one has been injured due to an intoxicated driver, you need the assistance of a board certified personal injury specialist. Michael P. Fleming, the former elected Harris County Attorney is board certified as a specialist in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
In addition to being board certified as a specialist in Personal Injury Trial Law and well-known as the former Harris County Attorney, Michael P. Fleming has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer for many years. His Houston law firm is AV rated by Martindale - Hubbell (the highest rating) and has been featured in H-Texas Magazine's Top Attorneys in Houston issue which features the best Houston lawyers and law firms. He is also one of the small percentage of attorneys in the entire country to have had the privilege of arguing and winning a case before the Supreme Court of the United States. Mr. Fleming is also licensed as a Solicitor by the Law Society of Ireland and can assist with any personal injury or business matters in Ireland through his affiliated Solicitor firm in Dublin, Ireland.
If you have a serious personal injury, wrongful death or litigation matter in Houston, Austin or anywhere else in Texas, contact an attorney with the qualifications, experience and reputation you can trust. Michael P. Fleming is a personal injury lawyer with the qualifications and experience you deserve.
