Personal Injury Law

Drunk Driving Accidents

Every day in the U.S., about 29 people lose their lives in alcohol-related crashes—meaning one person dies every 50 minutes (CDC). Though drunk driving fatalities have declined significantly over the past few decades, the danger hasn’t gone away—MADD estimates that approximately 2 out of every 3 Americans will be involved in an impaired-driving collision at some point in their lives.

Legal Implications of Drunk Driving Accidents

Crashes involving drunk drivers often carry special legal implications that may expand the recovery available to victims. For example:

  • In Pennsylvania, an individual who elected limited tort (Create a link to “Limited Tort”)
  • insurance may still be entitled to full tort benefits if they were injured by a drunk driver. This means they can pursue compensation for pain and suffering, in addition to medical expenses and lost wages.
  • In some cases, bars, restaurants, or private hosts that served alcohol to an intoxicated person may also be held liable under dram shop laws. (Create a link to “Dram Shop”)

Why Choose Our Firm?

Drunk driving crashes are 100% preventable—yet they continue to devastate lives every day. Victims and their families should not be left to carry the financial and emotional burden alone. If you or someone you love has been injured by an impaired driver, you may have the right to pursue compensation beyond the drunk driver’s insurance policy. Our firm has the knowledge and determination to uncover every possible claim and fight for the maximum recovery the law allows.

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Our firm offers a free consultation where we will evaluate your case and answer all of your questions. If you are unable to visit our office, we will even visit you in the hospital or come to your home.

Important: Statute of Limitations

If you or someone you know has been injured or killed in a car accident related to a drunk driver, contact our experienced attorneys today for your free consultation.

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