Drunk Driving Accidents

Drunk Driving is one of the leading causes of traffic fatalities in the United States.  In the state of Texas, 45% of all traffic deaths in 2005 were related to alcohol, and 35% involved a driver who was drunk at the time of the accident.  Making the choice to drive drunk is the very definition of negligent behavior.  When a driver gets behind the wheel after drinking, he puts the lives of other drivers and pedestrians at serious risk.

There are many factors in determining liability in the wake of a DUI accident, but even if the drunk driver is not criminally charged, you have a right to take him or her to civil court for the damages he or she has incurred.  In many cases, if the driver was legally drunk (above the legal BAC), you can recover not only damages for your pain and suffering, hardship, and medical expenses, but punitive damages as well.  Drunk driving accidents can cause a variety of problems from dislocated and broken limbs, permanent disability, disfigurement, brain, neck, and spinal injury, and death.

If you or a loved one experiences any of these conditions as a result of a drunk driving accident, you should get in touch with a qualified, experienced lawyer as quickly as possible. Chances are that if you or a loved one has been a victim of a drunk driver, you are dealing with a number of financial and emotional burdens, not to mention any injuries or disabilities that have resulted from the accident.  A good lawyer will work for you to ensure that you can have as much of the burden taken off of you and your family and placed on the responsible parties.   There are many different details that must be discovered before a case can be brought forward, such as whether or not the driver had any previous DUIs.  Also, there are some other parties that may be responsible – did a bar or restaurant continue to serve the driver even though he was clearly intoxicated?  Your lawyer will need to sort through all the facts of the case to put together an effective argument.  The sooner you seek the assistance of a lawyer, the better your chances of experiencing success in the courtroom.

Most lawyers will allow you to come in for a free consultation to explore your case.  After this consultation, you will go over your options with the lawyer to ensure that you can get what you deserve out of your case.  The Vladimir Gagic Law Office has the experience and skill to ensure that you get the settlement you deserve for the injury you have suffered.  If you or a loved one have been injured in a drunk driving accident, please contact us as soon as possible.  It is important to contact an attorney as quickly as possible after you have suffered an injury.  Your attorney will need to do a great deal of research, interviewing of witnesses, and building your case.  Bringing it swiftly to Vladimir Gagic Law Office will make sure that you receive the compensation that you deserve and get your life back as quickly as possible.