Posts Tagged ‘DUI Accidents’
DUI in Washington, D.C.
The Roeser Law Firm can help someone injured in a DUI Accident or the family of an individual who died from drunk driving. We work hard to identify what happened at the crash scene and review the police report for mistakes or inaccuracies. Our investigators also obtain witness interviews, use the accident’s surveillance video, and do accident reconstruction. As evidence is procured, the Roeser legal team works on building a strong case against the responsible person or party.
Read MoreFind Out How a DUI Affects a Personal Injury Claim
When you’ve been injured by a drunk driver in Washington, D.C., there are several important things you need to know when filing a personal injury claim. Driving under the influence (DUI) and while intoxicated (DWI) are different designations. When a person is charged with DUI, it means their BAC level is 0.07 percent or under that. However, a field test for sobriety that was administered by a police officer shows cognitive impairment. In a DWI, the BAC level is at least 0.08 percent, which is shown by a urine, blood, or breathalyzer test.
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DUI Accidents Can Cause Serious Injuries
Those injured in a drunk driving accident may suffer a variety of injuries. There are many forms, ranging from simple fractures to traumatic brain injuries. In addition, drunk drivers display excessive reckless driving behaviors. For some victims of a DUI accident, the outcome is a fatal one. Nationwide, drunk drivers the lives of 10,000 people every year. Let’s examine some of the injuries associated with a drunk driving accident.
Roeser Law After a Drunk Driving Accident
Attorneys and staff at Roeser Law put all their effort into protecting their clients’ rights. Providing compassionate service with the determination to get our clients the compensation they deserve is our duty.
Read MoreDrunk Driving Injuries – Roeser Law Firm
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.
Read MoreDrunk Driving Injury – Who Pays for a Drunk Driving Accident Case?
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…
Read MoreThree Things You Need to Know After Being Injured in a Washington, DC DUI Accident – Dram Shop Claims
A drunk driver can face criminal charges and civil liability. Other parties may also be liable under a dram shop claim. Even with all the education about the dangers of drunk driving, thousands of people continue to sustain injuries or die because of drunk drivers each year in the United States. Impaired driving in Washington,…
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