Drunk Driving Injuries – Roeser Law Firm

By roeserlawfirm | September 16, 2021

Drunk driving causes many injuries and more than 10,000 deaths nationwide. This is due to the inebriated driver’s lack of cognitive ability, loss of coordination and inability to make valid judgments. We’ll take a look at the types of accidents that usually involve drunk drivers, the injuries they cause and the liability that is involved.

In most alcohol-related accidents, the intoxicated driver is liable for the injuries and deaths of accident victims. Since it is illegal to drive and drink, the authorities may file criminal charges against the offender. It is possible to use the criminal charges against the defendant in a personal injury lawsuit. This is important since criminal charges are beyond a reasonable doubt, while a preponderance of the evidence is needed in civil cases.

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Dram Shop Laws in Washington, D.C.

By roeserlawfirm | August 26, 2021

When you hear the words dram shop laws, what comes to mind? For many people, not so much. However, they could be important if you own a business in the district that serves or sells alcohol. In addition, if you or a loved one suffered injuries in a drunk driving accident, you might have a claim against the owner of the tavern, restaurant or liquor store that sold the alcohol to the drunk driver. Let’s tour the topic of dram shop laws in the District so if the unthinkable happens, you will have a working knowledge of rules that could be critical to your drunk driving lawsuit.

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Drunk Driving Injury – Who Pays for a Drunk Driving Accident Case?

By roeserlawfirm | February 15, 2021

A drunk driving injury may be minor, such as a sprain or laceration on the forehead. However, a drunk driving injury could also be traumatic and result in life-threatening conditions. Drunk drivers cause horrific accidents in Maryland and Washington DC. The victims of those accidents can sustain numerous injuries. In some cases, a drunk driving…

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