Springer-Lyle News Updates

latest legal news from the law firm of Springer-Lyle

1807 Westminster
Denton, TX 76205

940.387.0404

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Firm Overview
    • Attorney Profiles
  • Areas of Practice
  • Articles and Cases
  • What’s In the News
  • Resources
  • Videos
    • Who is Springer-Lyle?
    • FAQ Videos
      • FAQs on Business Litigation
      • FAQs on Healthcare, Medical & Pharmaceutical Cases
      • FAQs on Personal Injury, Automobile & Trucking Accidents
      • FAQs on Alternative Dispute Resolution
      • FAQs on Probate Cases
  • Contact Us
You are here: Home / Blog Articles / Featured / Driving and Prescription Drugs

Driving and Prescription Drugs

October 30, 2019 By Staff - s.r. Leave a Comment

Prescription drugs and driving.

Driving while intoxicated does not just mean driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs.  Driving under the influence of a prescription drug that affects “the normal use of mental or physical faculties” is also illegal.  Our attorneys at Springer & Lyle are concerned about how a person driving under the influence of a prescription drug may be liable for causing a car accident on a roadway.

Proving Fault: Driver was Taking Prescription Drugs

In a personal injury case in Texas involving two cars, an injured person must prove the other driver was at least 50 percent at fault in order to collect damages.  When a driver was taking prescription drugs at the time of the accident, factors to be considered include the following:

  • The driver was driving erratically at the time of the accident.  For example, they were driving in the wrong lane, swerving back and forth, speeding, ran a stop sign.
  • Establish the person was taking a prescription drug at the time.  This needs to include evidence concerning whether the person was taking the drug as prescribed or taking more or less at the time of the accident.
  • Provide expert testimony about how the drug impairs driving.  For example, reflexes are slower and judgment is impaired.  If the prescription label cautioned against driving while taking the particular drug, this will be easier to prove.

Drivers may be able to defend themselves if they can prove that, even though they were under the influence of their prescription drug and may have been impaired, their impairment was not the cause of the accident.

If you were injured in an accident that you feel was caused by a driver who was impaired due to the use of a prescription drug, the personal injury attorneys at Springer & Lyle can help you obtain the reasonable compensation you are entitled to for your injuries, lost wages, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other physical damage.  Contact us at 940-387-0404 for a free consultation.

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Personal Injury, Prescription Drugs

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Subscribe by email

Have the latest news from Springer-Lyle
sent to your inbox.

Articles of Interest

Top Five Things To Look For When Hiring A Personal Injury Attorney

Many lawyers hold themselves out as personal injury attorneys, but what are the top 5 things to look for in hiring a personal injury lawyer?  You’ll find all of those qualities here … [Read More…]

Will Not Wearing A Seat Belt Affect My Personal Injury Claim?

Wearing a seat belt can save your life, but can it also save your personal injury case?  If you’re hurt in a car accident that’s not your fault, you would like to be compensated for your … [Read More…]

Why are Truck Accidents on the Rise in Texas?

According to a report by the American Trucking Association (ATA) released in October 2017, there is a serious shortage of truck drivers nationwide. ATA estimated the shortage would be 50,000 by the … [Read More…]

Drowsy Driving Accidents

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 2015, over 100,000 motor vehicle crashes are directly attributable to driver fatigue every year. Those are only the drowsy driving … [Read More…]

Springer & Lyle, LLP

1807 Westminster
Denton, TX 76205

phone: 940.387.0404
toll-free: 855.387.0404
fax: 940.383.7656

Disclaimer
The contents of this website does not imply legal advise or counsel and does not establish an attorney/client relationship. Please contact us for information on our policies regarding any relationship with clients, potential clients, or non-clients of our firm.

  • Facebook
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

 

 

make a Pament via LawPay

Return To Top of Page

Copyright © 2023 Springer & Lyle, L.L.P. • • • All Rights Reserved

Website Design by The Crouch Group

Log in