Drunk driving is a common cause of accidents in Albuquerque and throughout New Mexico. When alcohol is involved in a bus accident, the consequences can be catastrophic. Public buses are a vital form of transportation but their massive size and weight make them extremely dangerous in the event of an accident. When a bus driver is intoxicated or a drunk driver in another vehicle causes a bus accident, injured passengers and motorists have the right to seek compensation.
The lawyers at New Mexico Accident Firm have substantial experience handling drunk driving bus accidents in Albuquerque. Our bus crash attorneys could help you gather evidence to prove negligence and file a compensation claim.
A motorist with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or higher is breaking the law. The BAC limit for commercial drivers is much lower at 0.04%. Drivers under the influence of alcohol have slower response times and diminished decision-making capabilities. Driving while intoxicated is breaking the law, and endangering everyone else on the road. It is negligent behavior. However, until the drunk driver’s actions cause an accident, the driver cannot be charged for injuries.
While drunk driving is a criminal offense, it does not automatically make a motorist liable for injuries in an Albuquerque bus accident. If the actions of another driver or entity caused or contributed to the crash, liability becomes more complicated. For example, if another driver’s reckless driving caused the accident, that person is liable for the injuries caused, including injuries sustained by the drunk driver.
Accidents involving buses often cause severe injuries to passengers and other motorists. These injuries require ongoing medical care and long recovery periods during which victims cannot work and earn a living. Violent accidents are also often traumatic and the cause of significant psychological distress. Compensation awarded to victims in Albuquerque drunk driving bus accidents covers both financial and non-economic damages.
Depending on the circumstances of the accident, compensation may include the following:
Compensation awarded to a person will depend on the conditions of the accident and the severity of injuries sustained.
Drunk driving bus accidents in Albuquerque are typically serious collisions that result in severe injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured in a drunk-driving bus accident, you have the right to seek compensation. Our attorneys are long-term residents of the Albuquerque area who are committed to helping accident victims get fair compensation for their injuries. We have the experience and knowledge to help you gather evidence to support your compensation claim and negotiate with insurance companies. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you get compensation following a drunk-driving bus accident.
