DUI & Drunk Driving Accidents
Cases involving drunk drivers can be complex and difficult. Often the drunk driver’s criminal case—which is separate from, but related to, the civil case—takes precedent. This allows the drunk driver to refuse to testify in a civil deposition until the criminal case is resolved. if you’ve been the victim of a drunk driving crash, it is important to hire experienced injury lawyers who have a history of recovering for clients in similar situations.
Another reason drunk driving cases can be complex is there are often multiple injured parties, and there can also be multiple parties responsible. A set of laws known as Dram Shop allows a person who has been injured by a drunk driver to sue not only the drunk driver to recover for their injuries and damages but also the bar or establishment that served the drunk driver before he or she got behind the wheel.
Mothers against drunk driving (MADD) have posted alarming statistics with respect to drunk driving in the United States. According to MADD:
- Almost half of all drivers who were killed in crashes and tested positive for drugs also had alcohol in their system.
- About one-third of all drivers arrested or convicted of driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence of alcohol are repeat offenders.
- Adults drank too much and got behind the wheel about 112 million times in 2010 – that is almost 300,000 incidents of drinking and driving each day.
If you were injured in an accident involving drunk driving, you should promptly seek the help of a personal injury attorney with experience in representing the victims of drunk driving accidents. A skilled drunk driving accident attorney can help to ensure that you receive the best possible medical care and maximum compensation for your injuries.
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