Pursuing a DUI Lawsuit after a Debilitating Accident
Sep 13th, 2009 by ANorman
Dire statistics make it clear that anyone who drives under the influence is not only putting themselves at risk but others. Mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, all have been take away due to someone else’s desire to drive while inebriated.
And there really is no excuse—the statistics are clear. In 2007 alone 12, 988 people were killed in DUI prompted car accidents. In those incidents, the driver had a blood alcohol content lever of .08 or higher.
This places the death toll percentage at 31.7% of the 41,059 fatalities that occurred in the ‘07 year.
DUI and Hit and Run
With the above facts to consider, there is no doubt as to why most DUI drivers flee the car accident scene. In fact, in most hit and run scenarios, the driver ran because he or she was intoxicated. This could have been done willfully (fear of capture and reprimand) or due to the drunken state itself (too inebriated to recognize the fact that they created a calamity.) Drivers may also flee because hit and runs accidents are punished less severely than DUI relate ones. This gives the perpetrator an incentive run and attempt to sober up. Repeat DUI offenders also know they could face jail time if they have cause injury or death and feel they have little to lose.
Whatever their rationale, it doesn’t bode well for the offender, who has now amassed a slew of criminal charges by their self centered actions. If you have been injured as a result of a car accident in San Diego protect yourself.
Victims Rights
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and other advocacy groups have placed a spotlight on victims rights, making it clear that those who maim or kill on the nation’s highways because they were irresponsible enough to drink and drive, will face penalty in both criminal and civil court.
In regards to civil litigation, injured victims and the families of those who were fatally injured, have the ability to receive twofold justice. Not only will they obtain financial compensation that will help pay for their medical costs or funeral related expenses, the guilty party will be held legally accountable for their horrific, negligent actions.
The Right DUI Lawyer makes the difference
Those seeking financial compensation for their injuries should begin as soon as possible by retaining the services of a qualified DUI lawyer. These personal injury attorneys understand complex DUI laws and will know how to apply them to your case.
At the law firm of Slaughter and Slaughter we are well versed in DUI litigation and fight diligently to make sure victims and/or their families get the reparation they deserve.
Contact us today toll free at 888.207.5321 or 619.456.0027 and make an appointment for a free consultation right away. At Slaughter and Slaughter we promise to give you the passionate representation deserve, which in turn, will provide the financial and emotional closure you need after a DUI accident changes your life and your goals.
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