Michigan Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers & Alcohol Related Statistics

author by Daniel Buckfire on Sep. 30, 2011

Accident & Injury Car Accident Accident & Injury  Wrongful Death Criminal  DUI-DWI 

Summary: (800) 606-1717 Michigan drunk driving accident lawyer discusses Michigan alcohol related accidents and gives advice on drunk driving related lawsuits.

Our Michigan drunk driving accident lawyers represent injury victims against drunk drivers and the establishment that served the alcohol. In Michigan, any driver with blood-alcohol absorption (BAC) above .08 percent is considered “per se intoxicated” under the law. Driving under the influence is a serious offense and is the cause of many wrongful deaths in Michigan.

 

Michigan Alcohol Related Accident Analysis

 

The number of car accidents related to alcohol in Michigan is significant and the injuries from those accidents are often severe. The statistics were tailored by Michigan Traffic Crash Facts and are worth noting.

 

There were a total of 11,068 alcohol related accidents in the year of 2008. Of those traffic crashes, 5,700 people were injured and 317 people were killed. Statistics show that that the largest number of accidents occurred on Saturday’s and Sunday’s.

 

Between the hour of 12:00 a.m. and 2:59 a.m., most car accidents occurred while the months of June (415) and August (426) proved to be the most dangerous months for driving, the most auto accidents occur in those months.

 

Finding Your Michigan Alcohol Related Accident Lawyer

 

Victims of auto accidents do have legal rights and should pursue them immediately after the accident. When choosing your Michigan lawyer, it is key to choose the right lawyer so that you may receive a fair settlement. Your car accident lawyer can also help you receive all of your No-Fault Insurance benefits, including medical expenses, lost wages, attendant care services, and other benefits. Attorney Daniel L. Buckfire lawyers is rated "Superb" by the top lawyer internet rating service and has achieved the utmost possible rating for ability and integrity in the legal profession.

 

Our No Fee Promise For Michigan Drunk Driving Accident Cases

 

We will represent you in your Michigan car accident case under our NO FEE PROMISE. This means that you will not be charged any legal fees whatsoever unless we obtain a settlement or recovery for you. You have absolutely no obligation for legal fees unless we win your case. If we do not obtain a settlement for you, you owe us nothing!

 

Contact Your Michigan Auto Alcohol Related Accident Lawyer

 

For more information about your rights after a Michigan car accident, call us at (800) 606-1717 to speak with an experienced Michigan drunk driving accident lawyer or simply submit this contact form and someone will call you shortly.

 

We represent clients injured in Michigan car accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, truck accidents, moped accidents, pedestrian accidents, bus accidents, ATV accidents, ORV accidents, and hit and run accidents.

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