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Obtaining Evidence Against a Truck Driver or Company (Part B)

Post-Accident Driver Intoxication Testing

In many Illinois truck accidents, driver intoxication is a factor that is often called into question. Aside from traditional intoxication such as alcohol or illegal drugs, many truck drivers have been found to be under the influence of stimulants used to combat sleep depravation. Energy stimulants can cause serious side effects that are similar to and sometimes just as severe as intoxication from an illegal substance.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration oversees the regulations of commercial truck drivers, including the testing for intoxication at the time of the accident. Any accident resulting in human fatality has mandatory requirements for the driver to be tested for alcohol and controlled substances. In some cases you may need the help of a Chicago truck accident lawyer to obtain these test results.

The Importance of Evidence to Your Claim

These 3 major types of evidence are all pieces that are held by the trucking company, which will be reluctant to share them if they can potentially harm their defense against your Illinois truck accident claim. Without being able to prove you were not most at fault for the accident, your claim can be completely denied by the insurance companies.

Proper evidence is key when building a strong claim to present to the insurance company. The biggest difficulty is that you are sometimes asking for potentially incriminating documentation from a large trucking company. Not only will the company be reluctant to part with evidence that may support your claim, but they also may not feel comfortable releasing company records to an individual.

Hiring a Chicago Truck Accident Lawyer

Before you run into difficulty in obtaining evidence from trucking companies you should consider hiring an experienced Chicago truck accident lawyer. In most cases, clients with legal representation have a better chance at obtaining the necessary evidence to build their claim.

The Chicago truck accident lawyer team at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. has dealt with hundreds of truck accident claims and knows how to deal with trucking companies. Contact us today for a free case evaluation - 312-263-1080.

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