Drunk Driving Season: Beware!

Tis the season to be jolly! And to beware of the driver on the road next to you. Chances are greater now than at any other time of the year that he or she has been drinking. From office parties to drowning out seasonal depression, more alcohol is being consumed this month than usual. Be on guard, and aware: Drunk driving fatalities account for 32% of all traffic deaths. Regardless of all the public service announcements, driver education courses and national efforts made by Mothers Against Drunk Driving – drinking and driving remains a major public health concern. Despite the amount of attention drinking and driving has received in the past three decades, people still drink and drive.

It’s surprising how many people get behind the wheel after having several drinks despite public awareness against drunk driving. When these people get behind the wheel, the consequences can be tragic, if not fatal. If you or a family member have been injured as a result of an accident involving a drunk driver in Orange County, you may need an experienced personal injury attorney to represent your interests. It is essential that the unwitting victims of drunk driving accidents get the help and compensation that is due. There is probably nothing worse than having an innocent person injured or killed as a result of another person’s reckless behavior. It is for this reason,that the law allows the victims of drunk driving accidents to sue the responsible party in a personal injury lawsuit.

As drunk driving is a crime the first thing to happen will be the state taking charge of the case. They will impose criminal and administrative consequences upon a drunk driver. The filing of your personal injury lawsuit will force financial responsibility upon the guilty party. Damages from a drunk driving accident can be monstrous: from medical expenses, hospital bills, ambulance bills, lost wages to pain and suffering These should all be covered under your claim.

A personal injury attorney will be a vital asset when pursuing compensation from the liable party. They can assist you with accident reconstruction, hiring expert witnesses and challenging the insurance company. If you or a loved one were injured at the hands of a drunk driver, be sure to contact a lawyer right away. The law offices of Jeffrey Dawson can assist you in determining the proper way to go about determining your losses. An experienced, caring Orange County lawyer, Jeff will be happy to meet and discuss your case.