Drunk driving collisions can be life-altering events for innocent individuals who, through no fault of their own, are injured (or worse) by an impaired driver. Perpetrators of these crashes are considered "under the influence" when they drive with a blood alcohol level that meets or exceeds the legal limit of .08 percent. There is no question that drunk driving offenders should be held legally accountable for their actions and the damages they cause.
For the innocent victims of drunk drivers, these upsetting and life-threatening incidents often have serious ramifications and can leave you with many questions. So, what is the best course of action for you to take? How can your interests be best served? To whom do you turn? Seeking legal advice from a lawyer is crucial to ensure you get answers to your questions and the maximum compensation you deserve.
If you or a loved one was hurt or killed by the negligence of a drunk driver, you may be entitled to compensation, and we're here to help. We will protect your rights and take the steps necessary to best represent your interests. In these situations, we will take a number of actions on your behalf. Some of these include:
* Making sure the collision is fully investigated and documented;
* Determining if the drunk driver was driving a commercial vehicles; * Contacting the at-fault driver's insurance company;
* Gatherin evidence; and
* Determining if the driver had been over-served at a bar or restaurant.
DRUNK DRIVING STATISTICS. The statistics regarding drunk drivers are more than alarming. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals that two out of three individuals will become involved in a drunk driving collision sometime during their lives and about every two minutes someone is physically harmed as a result of a drunk driving incident. Additionally, each day in the U.S., 27 people die because of crashes caused by drunk drivers.
If you were the victim of an impaired driver, call us today at 253.858.5434 for a free consultation. You will pay nothing unless we can settle or win your case.