What if the truck driver was intoxicated or under the influence of drugs at the time of the crash?

What if the truck driver was intoxicated or under the influence of drugs at the time of the crash?

If a commercial truck driver was operating under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or prescription medications that impair driving, Georgia law permits recovery of punitive damages under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-5.1. In DUI trucking cases, the trucking company may also face direct liability for negligently retaining or supervising a driver with a known substance abuse history. FMCSA drug and alcohol testing requirements under 49 C.F.R. Part 382 impose strict obligations on carriers — violations are powerful evidence of corporate negligence. HBLG has extensive experience pursuing punitive damages claims in DUI trucking cases.