Drunk driving truck accidents in Pittsburgh can leave victims dealing with life-changing injuries and serious financial burdens that affect their entire family. If you have been hurt in a collision caused by an impaired trucker, our truck wreck attorneys at Bordas & Bordas could help you seek just compensation. Contact us today to begin fighting for justice.
In Pittsburgh, you can initiate a personal injury claim or lawsuit to recover compensation for losses you sustained in a collision caused by a driver who was operating a semitruck while under the influence of alcohol. The following are some of the most common recoverable damages.
You may be entitled to compensation for all medical costs related to your injuries. These damages often include immediate expenses, such as emergency room visits, hospitalization, or surgery, and continued follow-up care, such as additional diagnostic testing, physical therapy, or medications. Our attorneys could use medical records to prove the extent of your losses and support your compensation claim.
After an accident, you may be unable to work while you heal. Fortunately, compensation requests can include coverage for the income you lost during your recovery, as well as diminished earning capacity if your injuries affect your ability to work in the future.
You could receive compensation to help cover the pain and suffering you are experiencing because of your traumatic injuries. These damages reflect the severity of your pain, the duration of your recovery, and how the accident impacts your daily life, now and in the future.
Victims of drunk driving accidents often endure psychological harm related to the accident. The following documentation could be used to prove emotional pain and suffering:
While it is harder to value emotional suffering, our legal team is committed to ensuring your compensation claim accounts for all of the ways your injury has affected your life.
Loss of enjoyment of life occurs when you can no longer participate in your usual recreational activities, such as hobbies, sports, or social events. While compensation cannot undo what you have gone through, it could help you move forward more comfortably.
Spouses may be entitled to recover damages for the profound impact a serious accident with a semitruck has on their relationship. Loss of companionship damages attempt to compensate for intangible losses, such as affection, emotional support, and intimacy. If your partner can no longer share household responsibilities, you may also pursue loss of consortium.
Our lawyers in Pittsburgh have the skills and resources to establish that an inebriated commercial truck driver caused your crash. We could request police reports that document field sobriety tests, breathalyzer results, and blood alcohol content measurements taken at the scene. Our attorneys could also subpoena the truck driver’s logbooks, surveillance footage from nearby businesses, and receipts from bars or restaurants the driver visited before the crash. Additionally, we could collaborate with accident reconstruction experts to recreate the collision and establish that the driver engaged in unsafe driving behaviors, such as swerving, delayed braking, or excessive speed.
Legally accessing the driver’s employment records and previous driving violations could establish patterns of negligence. When trucking companies fail to conduct proper background checks or ignore warning signs of substance abuse, our attorneys could prove corporate liability, strengthening your claim for maximum compensation.
You deserve compensation if you were injured in an accident caused by a drunk semitruck operator. Our lawyers have a proven track record of representing victims of drunk driving truck accidents in Pittsburgh, and we could help you protect your rights and future. Contact us today to get started on your claim.
