A truck driver caught drinking on the job may face legal penalties, including the loss of his license. He may also lose his job as a result of choosing to drink and drive. However, a truck driver’s inebriation does not impact your right to a truck accident claim. You have the same right to compensation when a sober truck driver causes an accident.
A truck driver convicted of drinking and driving in the accident that caused your injuries, however, may make it easier for you to file a truck accident claim, since you will have direct evidence that the driver bears liability for your injuries. Talk to your attorney to learn more about how truck driver inebriation could impact your claim.