DUI Accident Lawyer
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately twenty-nine people per day, or 10,000 per year, die in alcohol-related auto accidents. The effects of a DUI accident can be life-long for those who are involved, especially if they received catastrophic injuries, or if someone’s loved one lost their life. If you or a family member were involved in a DUI-related car accident, call (888) 291-6445 to speak to an experienced DUI accident attorney as soon as possible. They will fight tirelessly so that you receive the compensation you or your loved one deserves.
Impact of a DUI Accident
The cost of damages brought on by DUI accidents in the U.S. annually is $44 billion. Among teenagers, alcohol-related accidents are the leading cause of death, with around 25% of accidents involving an impaired underage driver. By 2016, 39% of accidents involved drivers who were between the ages of 16 and 24. The second-largest age group of 25 to 39 made up an additional 29% of DUI accidents. In addition, men outnumber women in DUI accidents 4:1. This means that for every one woman driving under the influence, four men are also driving impaired. Because it is such a common occurrence, drunk driving accidents can have a large impact on a wide range of people. That is why it is so important for anyone involved in a DUI accident to contact a highly skilled DUI accident attorney, as they will fight on behalf of the injured person.
Common Injuries in DUI Accidents
Below are some of the most common injuries of a DUI accident:
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Spinal cord injury
- Concussion
- Neck injury, including whiplash, trachea, and larynx injuries
- Broken bones
- Internal injuries, including organ damage
- Leg and knee injuries
- Sprains
- Burns
- Paralysis
- Chest injury
- Death
These injuries, especially catastrophic injuries like burns, TBI, and spinal cord injuries, can happen due to the impaired driver traveling at high speeds. The results of any of these injuries can be life-long and seriously impact the injured party’s ability to work, walk, speak, or otherwise enjoy the same lifestyle they had before the accident. A highly skilled DUI injury lawyer will help them navigate the intricacies of personal injury law to obtain the greatest compensation possible for their situation.
Statute of Limitations in a DUI Injury Case
In Maryland and Washington D.C. the statute of limitations to file a civil lawsuit for an auto accident is three years from the time of injury. This means that anyone involved in an accident caused by a drunk driver has three years to contact an attorney and file a suit for their injuries. In Virginia, the victim has two years to file suit. Once the statute of limitations has passed, it can be very difficult, if not impossible, to receive damages for a DUI accident injury. This is why it is incredibly important for someone to file, either for themselves or on behalf of an injured family member, as soon as possible after their accident.
How a DUI Injury Attorney can Help
Understanding the ins and outs of personal injury law is no simple task. That is why it is so important to retain the services of a highly experienced DUI injury lawyer. It is their job to navigate the court system for you. They will recognize how the opposing party’s insurance company may try to greatly reduce the number of damages paid to you or your loved one. A skilled DUI accident lawyer will be able to review your case and determine whether it should go to trial or if you should settle. Based on the facts of the case, they will also determine the location of where the accident occurred, injuries incurred, and where the case will be heard. Contact Malloy Law Offices, LLC as soon as possible for your free consultation.