Drunk Driving Accidents
Drunk drivers cause more than traffic accidents; they cause pain and suffering well beyond the highway collision scene. Victims of fatal accidents leave behind families who are forced to cope with a tremendous and unexpected loss caused by the reckless behavior of another motorist. Victims who survive face life-altering injuries, emotional trauma and often an impaired ability to earn income or resume daily responsibilities.
About 35% of all auto accident deaths in Alabama during 2007 involved a driver with a BAC of .08% (the legal limit in Alabama) or higher. These deaths represented 1,100 innocent people who had lives and families impacted by the driver’s reckless decision to drink and drive. At the Belt Law Firm of Birmingham, AL, we’ve represented many families impacted by drunk driving accidents -- and we can help you. Contact us via email or call us toll free at 1-888-933-1514 for your Free Consultation.
We know that the death of a loved one causes terrible pain and suffering, but we see many families victimized further by a sudden loss of income and high medical bills. Widowed spouses often find themselves struggling to support young children or pay the mortgage amid the difficult grieving process.
Victims who survive a drunk-driving accident face their own set of challenges. While the driver may serve minor jail time, the crash victim’s sentence never ends; victims must handle severe injuries, pay for costly medical treatment and deal with permanent disabilities. The injuries caused by drunk driving accidents can include:
- Head trauma
- Brain damage, including coma or vegetative state
- Spinal cord injuries
- Neck and back injuries
- Broken bones
- Amputations
- Disfigurement
- Burns
Medical treatment for any of these injuries is expensive, and may continue for months after the accident. Prescription medication, long-term rehabilitative therapy and other health care costs can quickly decimate a family’s finances. Some injuries may make working again impossible, and the lost income and way of life cannot be replaced.
If you have been injured or lost a family member because of a drunk driving accident, you have already suffered tremendous damage because of another driver’s reckless decision. You shouldn’t have to bear the financial burden of your injuries or loss alone – and the experienced lawyers at the Belt Law Firm of Birmingham, Alabama can help. We believe that the driver who drinks and drives should be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.
While the criminal court system does its part to seek justice, we do ours:
- We will file claims against the drunk driver’s insurance company for damages on your behalf.
- We will investigate whether a bar or restaurant over-served the driver who caused your injuries and file a claim against the irresponsible establishment.
If you have been seriously hurt or lost a loved one from a drunk driving accident, call the Belt Law Firm to work with an experienced and dedicated attorney who cares about your case. Contact us via email or call us toll free at 1-888-933-1514 for your Free Consultation.
