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Relief for victims of drunk drivers

On Behalf of | Dec 13, 2019 | Personal Injury

Victims of drunk driving accidents may be left picking up the pieces of another driver’s carelessness and negligence. It is important for victims of drunk drivers and their families to be aware that drunk drivers may be liable for the harm they cause to unsuspecting victims in a drunk driving accident through a personal injury claim for damages.

Drunk drivers may have criminal and civil liability following a drunk driving accident. In fact, the criminal charges against the drunk driver may also be used as evidence of negligence if the victim of the drunk driver brings a personal injury claim against them. To establish negligence, the victim will need to demonstrate that the drunk driver’s intoxication level was too high to safely operate the vehicle and that they were careless and recklessly disregarded the safety of the pubic. Police reports and other evidence can help the injured victim build their case against the drunk driver.

Drunk driving accidents can cause victims serious injuries and physical, financial and emotional damages. A personal injury claim for damages against the drunk driver can provide important relief to help victims recover compensation for their medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering and other damages depending on the circumstances. Wrongful death legal protections and damages may also be available to surviving family members following a fatal drunk driving accident.

Personal injury legal resources serve as an important resource and remedy for victims who have been harmed in a drunk driving accident. The consequences of a drunk driving accident can be extensive and it is important that the drunk driver is held accountable and victims and their families get the relief they need to help them with their damages.

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