Drunk Drivers and Alarming Statistics
While there is much information regarding the perils of drunk driving, alcohol related accidents have increased in at least 22 states. In 2006 alone, 17,602 deaths involved intoxicated drivers and motorcycle operators. These statistics were up from 17,590 in 2005, with even more people severely or permanently injured in drunk driving accidents. (NHTSA).
The response has been to make penalties tougher and to spend at least $11 million dollars on advertising campaigns that bring the zero tolerance attitudes of the law to the foreground.
For drunk driving victims however, this comes as very little solace, particularly if a loved one was lost in the accident.
Far too often, the intoxicated driver gets a legislative slap on the wrist with their first couple of DUI arrests. This is because many of them know how to wiggle through loopholes in the judicial system. Even those who have Breathalyzer starters in their cars can circumvent this by asking a sober friend or relative to blow into the test so the car will start. This is the main reason why most drunk drivers who are involved in vehicular homicide have numerous prior DUI/DWI arrests or modifications on their cars.
It would appear that a better alternative would have been to simply revoke their license for a number of years, a practice that is occurring more often in some states.
Drunk Driving victims are often enraged to learn that the person responsible for their injuries or a death of a loved one has been incarcerated numerous times on drinking and driving charges.
Their anger is justified.
These drunk driving victims are left with severe physical and psychological scars that will take some time to heal. Even after the wounds are gone, the mental anguish that remains can haunt them and their families for years. In instances of head trauma or spinal cord injury, a injured party may never be the same again.
Victims of drinking and driving accidents can and should receive justice!
The caring and experienced attorneys at Proner and Proner can help you and your valued family members recoup the damages necessary to take care of financial and medical costs that directly relate to the accident. We will represent you in court, aggressively pursuing repeat offenders so that they pay for the emotional and physical damage inflicted upon you and your loved ones.
People who hire competent representation are more likely to win in court. With the right attorney, you will not only be compensated for medical costs, you can also be awarded damages for lost wages and emotional distress.
Drunk driving victims may be doing themselves a great disservice by not hiring the right attorney. If the perpetrator isn’t made to pay significantly, he won’t learn a thing from his actions. When he gets out of prison, he may do the same thing again.
You owe it to yourself as well as society to pursue the instigator of the drinking and driving accident. Pick up the phone and dial 1(800) 776-5291 for a free case evaluation, and let the pros at Proner and Proner handle it.
