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TRUCK ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY DRUG USE IN WILL & KANE COUNTY, IL

Driving any sort of vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a criminal offense, but there are instances in which truck drivers have found a way to drive a commercial truck even after having this offense on their record. Trucking companies have an obligation to screen their employees and to hire people who are going to be safe, but some unsafe drivers still manage to get hired. 


Even small amount of alcohol can inhibit a driver and slow down their reaction time. The legal limit in Illinois is .08%, but even drivers with a blood alcohol content of .04% have been shown to have more reckless behavior and slowed reaction times when driving. Truck drivers have a responsibility to operate their vehicle only when they are not operating it under the influence and their employers have a responsibility to make sure their drivers do not drive while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs. 

If a trucking company knew that a truck driver had a record of being involved in accidents in which drugs or alcohol were the cause, they may be held liable if a trucking accident occurs. If you or a loved one has suffered serious injury or wrongful death as the result of a trucking accident, Whiteside & Goldberg is here to help you get the compensation you deserve and to also provide consequences for the driver and make sure they can never harm another person again.

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