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Drunk driving is one of the worst decisions a person can make. It is illegal, dangerous, and reckless. Motorists who drink and drive put themselves and others in danger. This decision can also lead to extensive property damage, severe injuries, and death.
TopDog Law can empathize with your situation and fight for your rights. Our Pennsylvania drunk driving accident lawyer will review your case and fight for compensation.
It costs absolutely nothing to see if you have a case
Drunk drivers should suffer consequences for their actions. While they may face a criminal case that doesn’t reimburse you for your medical bills and other losses.Â
This is where TopDog Law comes in. Our Pennsylvania personal injury lawyers will work to gather evidence like witness statements, medical records, and crash reports. We also have resources like accident reconstructions and economists who will provide testimony for your claim.
We understand how complex the law is and how a criminal case may impact a civil one. Our Pennsylvania drunk driving accident lawyer has years of experience helping clients recover top dollar for their injury claims.
We believe you deserve justice and will do everything we can to get you justice and compensation for your drunk driving accident.
In a recent year, PennDOT reported 9,811 drunk driving accidents, resulting in 311 deaths.
While crashes caused by drunk drivers can happen anywhere, they often occur in and around these locations:
NHTSA also reports that 37 people die every day from drunk driving in the United States. They also say there has been an increase in DUI arrests in Pennsylvania, with a 10 percent increase in previous years. This has also led to an increase in fatalities.
Like other states, Pennsylvania has a legal BAC limit of 0.08. The higher a driver’s BAC, the more dangerous and likely they will be in a collision.
The criminal penalties will vary but may look like:
Some repeat offenders may have to attend Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ADR). This is a program that helps avoid prison time. It can also lead to an expungement of the criminal offense. This does not apply to every case since it might not be adequate justice in some situations.
Additionally, other parties aside from the driver can share responsibility. Hosts and restaurant or bar owners can also bear some responsibility. However, you must meet stipulations to hold these parties responsible, such as the driver’s age and their visible intoxication.
Following a drunk driving accident, you may be eligible for compensation for your injuries and other losses. You have to prove negligence and the cost of these injuries to obtain compensation, however.
Economic and non-economic damages can be available for losses such as:
Other losses can be available, such as out-of-pocket expenses and loss of consortium. If a loved one dies from a drunk driving collision, the surviving family can file a claim to recover additional losses in some cases. Always keep track of your losses and provide documentation to your Pennsylvania drunk driving accident attorney.
You can sustain injuries in any type of car accident. Some can be minor, and others severe. However, when you add in alcohol and other forms of intoxication, that can significantly increase the severity of injuries. While in many accidents, the driver will take corrective actions, a drunk driver might not realize anything is happening until it is too late.
This can lead to:
You must get medical treatment and follow your treatment plan thoroughly. This involves attending every doctor’s appointment or consultation. You should inform your drunk driving accident attorney in Pennsylvania who your medical team is and what they recommend. We can follow up with them to ensure you are comfortable with your treatment and that they document it properly for your injury claim.
Drunk drivers cause mayhem when they hit the road. They should pay for the damage they cause. It should be a simple process, but it rarely is. You are in pain and suffering. Focus on getting better and not on whether the drunk driver will be held liable.
To protect your injury claim from a denial or low offer:
After an alcohol-involved accident, you should speak to a Pennsylvania drunk driving accident attorney. Get a free consultation with TopDog Law at (214) 544-3707​ and bring everything you have collected regarding your accident.
We will evaluate and pursue your legal options at no upfront cost, so you have nothing to lose by acting quickly.
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