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Since 1984, our founder and managing attorney, Dana J. Watts, has helped injured Bradenton, Sarasota and other Florida residents obtain full and fair compensation for the serious damages they have sustained from the negligent actions of intoxicated drivers.

The percentage of intoxicated drivers increases later at night, and EMTs report that the majority of the accidents after midnight involve a drunk driver.

In Virginia, almost 230 lives were lost in alcohol - related car crashes in 2012, and nearly 6,000 others suffered serious injuries because of intoxicated drivers.

The police try to limit the number of intoxicated drivers by vigilant law enforcement and setting up sobriety checkpoints.

If you've been injured by a drunk driver or lost a loved one due to the irresponsible behavior of an intoxicated driver in South Florida, contact an experienced Miami car accident lawyer at Friedman, Rodman, & Frank as soon as possible to discuss your legal options.

No two car accidents are alike — some car accidents are caused by driver negligence (such as «texting and driving» cases), while others are caused by mechanical failure (i.e., the brakes on the car fail), and still others are caused by the negligent actions of an intoxicated driver.

If you or a loved one have been the victim of an intoxicated driver and you need the services of an experienced auto accident lawyer, please call The Cochran Firm today at 1-800-843-3476 for a free consultation.

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The driver of the vehicle was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.

The plan included ending beer sales at the start of the second half, refusing admission to obviously intoxicated fans and encouraging fans to pick designated drivers who would not drink.

The driver, the mother of one of the Leandra's friends, later pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and second - degree manslaughter.

Currently in New York, a driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs may only face a misdemeanor charge of leaving the scene of an accident, rather than felony charges of intoxicated driving.

Lee, 50, of Hurley, Ulster County, reported Friday to the Albany County jail and will have an ignition interlock device — which checks whether a driver is intoxicated before it allows the car's engine to start — on any vehicle she drives for the duration of her probation.

The state Court of Appeals on Tuesday backed Gov. Andrew Cuomo's move to place strict rules for driving while intoxicated, including the revocation of a driver's license for repeat offenders.

I felt that it might have the unintended consequence of increasing DWI accidents, as the most intoxicated drivers would be on the road at an earlier hour when there were more other cars for them to hit.

Poughkeepsie... Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro invites residents to join him when the Dutchess County Chapter of Remove Intoxicated Drivers (RID) hosts its 29th annual «DWI Victims Memorial Ceremony» on Friday, May 25th at 12 pm in front of the Dutchess County Office Building.

More than one - third of these deaths are projected to involve intoxicated drivers.

As far as Ford is concerned, her good fortune was all too fleeting as after a blood draw determined her alcohol level, a warrant was issued for the reckless driver where she's facing charges of intoxicated assault causing serious body injury to a peace officer.

A negligent driver may also be liable for an accident caused by reckless conduct such as driving while intoxicated, drunk or under the influence of drugs.

We handle cases involving all types of personal injuries and wrongful death to recover compensation for victims and loved ones for the pain caused by an intoxicated driver.

A high number of children suffer fatal injuries every year while riding with an intoxicated driver.

We also represent the family members of those killed by intoxicated drivers.

However, people who suffer serious or fatal injuries at the hands of drunk drivers may be able to seek compensation from businesses or individuals that serve or sell alcohol to people who become intoxicated and cause accidents.

If the other driver involved in the accident broke the law, did not keep log books, was driving too long, was intoxicated, or things of that nature, the motorcyclist may also be able to get punitive damages with the help of a Bardstown motorcycle accident attorney.

They rarely admit fault even in extreme circumstances such as when a driver who hurt you was intoxicated at the time of the collision.

Single vehicle crashes can result from any number of factors but most commonly are caused by a distracted driver, intoxicated motorist, poor road design, or inclement weather.

He has successfully handled cases involving brain injury, plane crashes, stock fraud, truck wrecks, deadly exposure to negligently manufactured drugs, intoxicated or drug impaired drivers who injure innocent citizens, negligent road construction and maintenance, negligent design or manufacture of machines, explosions and home fires, violation of DOT regulations regarding 18 wheelers, severe burns and scars, negligent installation of hot water heaters, wrongful denial of claims by insurance companies, sale of alcohol to minors by convenience stores, defective residential or commercial construction, heart attacks at work from overexertion, defective airbags, wrecks caused by trucks that exceeded size and weight limits, nursing home abuse, product liability, unrelenting pain from on - the - job injuries, and numerous other cases where the injuries were so severe that the person died or became totally disabled.

As a result, the driver of the truck was reportedly arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, careless driving, and violating the state's open container law.

They can collect as much information as possible regarding the driver, such as past driving record, whether they were intoxicated at the time of the incident, details contained in police reports, and statements from any witnesses.

There are many causes of 18 - wheeler accidents, ranging from driver distraction to accidents due to fatigue or accidents due to driving while intoxicated (DWI).

Sadly, a victim of an accident caused by an intoxicated driver faces severe injuries, even while doing everything right and properly following all traffic laws.

In motor vehicle personal injury or wrongful death cases where the responsible driver was allegedly intoxicated, the injured plaintiff may want to consider seeking an award of punitive...

A truck accident lawyer can examine whether or not the trucking company was conducting adequate drug and alcohol screening and random testing, and whether the driver was intoxicated or under the influence of a controlled substance at the time of the accident.

In a recent decision handed of the Ontario Court of Appeal, Ivic v. Lakovic, a taxi cab passenger alleged that she was sexually assaulted by a driver of United Taxi Limited («UTL» or the «Taxicab Company») after leaving a party intoxicated.

It's a widespread taxi industry practice that benefits a small number of veteran drivers, but it strands too many intoxicated people when Austin's bars and clubs close, and without rides, intoxicated people can make very bad choices — like driving while intoxicated.

If the truck driver was fatigued, intoxicated, or negligent in any other way, you may recover the cost of your medical treatment, any lost income, and your other injury - related expenses.

If you are one of the nearly 200 drivers who are stopped annually for drunk driving by the Seaside Heights police, our Toms River office is just across the bay and ready to assist you with your driving while intoxicated or breath test refusal case.

Our Tampa DUI Defense Lawyers want to remind drivers of the consequences of choosing to get behind the wheel while intoxicated.

If a distracted, intoxicated, or otherwise negligent driver injures you in a Texas auto accident, you may be able to receive complete reimbursement for all of your present and future medical treatment, present and future lost wages, and all of your additional injury - related losses and damages.

It is possible that any of these vehicle collisions could be caused by an intoxicated driver.

In a majority of drunk driving accident cases, the intoxicated driver is held solely responsible for all injuries or damages caused by their negligence.

When last we left the notorious pimped - out, motorized La - Z - Boy whose driver had become the first person ever to be arrested for driving an easy chair while intoxicated, it was on course to be sold on eBay for somewhere north of $ 40,000.

For example, drivers need to obey applicable traffic laws, such as yielding the right of way, obeying the speed limit, and refraining from driving while intoxicated.

If the cause of your accident was due to an intoxicated driver, new driver, or any driver that was breaking the law, we are confident that we can get you a generous amount of compensation for all the expenses and damages you have sustained.

Representation of brain injury victim stemming from intoxicated and distracted driver of a commercial truck.

If a driver is unmindful or unobservant, does not obey designated speed limits, refuses to surrender the right of way to the pedestrian at clearly posted walking zones, does not acknowledge stop lights, stop signs, etc., will not use their turn signal, does not take weather or traffic conditions into account, is operating their vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol and does not take special precautions to protect the safety of children, they are considered by the court system to be legally negligent.

Most truck accidents don't just «happen» — they are caused by aggressive drivers, poor driving habits (tailgating, cell — phone use, excessive speed), driving while intoxicated or sleep - deprived, long work shifts and unrealistic schedules, or the failure of the truck's owner to regularly inspect important items like tires, brakes, and lights.

Although we were not able to find out from the jury what led them to reach that apportionment of fault, we strongly suspect that they found the other driver's driving while intoxicated to be significantly more egregious that our client taking his eyes off the road to steady his groceries.

Last Update: 01/27/16 As we all know, drunk drivers cause car accidents and those car crashes often result in serious injuries or even death for innocent people who are the victims of the illegally intoxicated driver.

For instance, there is a lot of evidence that needs to be collected concerning the drunk driver's intoxicated state at the time of the accident.

Everyday auto accidents occur as a result of distracted drivers, drivers that fail to yield at intersections, drivers that text while driving, drivers that get behind the wheel while intoxicated, drivers that fall asleep behind the wheel, or fail to take weather conditions into account.