Car accidents from drunk driving can have a
dangerous and serious impact on every person who is involved in the incident.
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs
and alcohol is a negligent and careless act. When a driver decides to get
behind the wheel of a car when he or she is intoxicated, every other driver on
the road is then at risk for personal injury or even death. Although a drunk
driver who causes an accident can be punished under the criminal court system,
victims of the accident are left with no compensation unless one looks to the
civil court system which allows victims to recover financial compensation for
the injuries and other damages the drunk driver caused.
Drunk
Driving Accidents Can Cause Injury and Death
Drunk driving is a very common cause of vehicle
collisions that occur on the roads. Depending on several factors including
speed that the cars were traveling at, road conditions, weather, and other
obstacles the seriousness of the accident and the personal injury that victims
suffer can vary. Most drunk driving accidents are those in which two cars
collide. However, alcohol-related incidents can also involve motorcyclists,
tractor-trailer drivers, boaters, pedestrians and bicyclists.
Any number of injuries can occur from spinal cord
trauma, broken bones, brain damage, internal injuries and any other type of
trauma. The most serious drunk driving accidents can result in death of either
driver, other drivers on the road or passengers. Whether accidents are minor or
quite serious, crashes that happen due to driver intoxication can be
preventable and should be treated with complete seriousness. Many public
campaigns targeted at raising awareness of the alcohol related collisions have
helped to decrease the number of these accidents. However, drunk driving car
accidents still occur more than they should.
Who
is Responsible?
For car crashes that happen as a result of a driver
being intoxicated, negligence is clearly a factor on the part of the driver who
has been drinking. Not only can an intoxicated motorist be held responsible
when collisions or injuries occur, social hosts and establishments that serve
alcohol may also suffer serious consequences.
If
You Have Been In An Accident With A Drunk Driver
The misfortune of being involved in a drunk driving
accident is difficult for anyone to deal with. If you are a victim of a driver
who was DWI or DUI of if someone in your family suffered a fatality from a
drunk driving accident, then seek help and justice by contacting a personal
injury attorney who can assert the rights of those harmed in the accident and
get the compensation that is rightfully deserved.
