According to data published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 250,000 people were injured in accidents involving drunk drivers in 2010 alone. While almost everyone is aware of the fact that drunk driving is against the law, it may not be as apparent that drunk drivers can also be held civilly liable for any injuries they cause. This means that victims who are involved in accidents with drunk drivers and sustain injury or damage to their property can often recover for these and other losses by bringing a personal injury lawsuit. The best way to maximize your chances of recovery is by discussing your case with an attorney as soon as possible after an incident occurs.

When drunk drivers cause accidents, the injuries can be catastrophic

Driving while under the influence of alcohol is extremely dangerous. Alcohol can impair your judgment, your reaction time, your situational awareness, and your motor skills. As a result, people who get behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol can often run into other cars or even pedestrians at high speeds and without making any attempt to mitigate an impending collision. The injuries sustained in accidents involving drunk drivers can be serious, and may include:

  • Broken bones
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Lacerations
  • Bruising
  • Traumatic brain injuries 
  • Concussions
  • Burns
  • Neurological injuries
  • Crush injuries
  • Disfigurement

These and other injuries people can sustain in car accident caused by drunk drivers have the potential to result in significant medical expenses reaching into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. In addition, many people may be unable to work after a car accident, making them unable to earn a living. The aim of tort law is to compensate people for these and other losses they sustain due to someone else’s carelessness or negligence. Although money cannot turn back the hands of time, it can certainly help victims obtain financial security and obtain a sense of justice while holding those responsible for your injuries accountable.

People who are injured in drunk driving accidents should be certain to retain legal counsel as soon as possible after an accident occurs. An attorney will be able to maximize your chances of recovering for your losses and also ensure that your get the full value of your claim. Call the Cumming, Georgia car accident lawyers of Boling Rice, LLC today at (770) 887-3162.

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Drunk Driving Accidents

Boling Rice LLC
207 Pirkle Ferry Road
Cumming, Georgia 30040
Phone: (770) 887-3162