Scranton, Stroudsburg, Milford, Hazleton, and Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania-Area Drunk Driving Auto Accident Lawyer
Alcohol-Related Auto Accidents
Drunk driving is one of the leading causes of automobile accidents in the United States. According to figures released by Mothers Against Drunk Driving, 16,694 people were killed in 2004 in alcohol-related crashes in the United States. This figure represents 39 percent of all traffic deaths. In addition, more than 500,000 Americans are injured annually in drunk driving auto accidents. Despite knowing that drunk driving regularly results in tragedy, many negligent individuals continue to drink and drive.
At the Foley Law Firm, we are committed to providing exceptional and effective legal representation to the victims of drunk driving accidents. Our experienced team aggressively pursues claims against drunk drivers responsible for serious personal injuries and death. If you or a loved one has been injured in a drunk driving accident, you and your family deserve full compensation for your losses; contact a Scranton, Stroudsburg, Milford, Hazleton, and Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania-area drunk driving auto accident lawyer today.
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Drunk Driving Accidents
Even an auto accident that does not involve alcohol can cause victims pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and damage to their property. However, drunk driving accidents have a particularly lasting effect on victims and their families. Drivers who choose to drive while drunk endanger other motorists, their passengers, and pedestrians, and they often destroy the lives of innocent victims because they have made the grossly negligent decision to get behind the wheel of a car or truck. Our attorneys help victims hold these wrongdoers accountable for their actions.
Determining liability in drunk driving accidents requires proof that the person driving the vehicle was legally intoxicated — in Pennsylvania, this means that the driver had a blood alcohol content, or BAC, of .08 or higher. When it can be shown that a driver reached this threshold, or even approached it, a drunk driving auto accident lawyer at our firm will be able to show that the driver's impairment affected his or her judgment and reaction time, and our lawyer will likely be able to achieve full compensation for victims of an accident caused by the driver. Victims of drunk driving accidents may be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical bills
- Property damage
- Loss of income
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of companionship and income (in the case of wrongful death)
If you would like the drunk driving auto accident attorneys at our firm to review your claim, contact the Foley Law Firm today and schedule a complimentary consultation.
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DUI and DWI Law
Alcohol and drugs impair the performance of a person's complex mental and motor functions that are essential to the safe operation of a motor vehicle. Yet, every day, thousands of negligent motorists choose to drive while impaired by the influence of drugs or alcohol. Drunk drivers who are apprehended by the police are typically charged with driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI). A person who drives drunk and causes an accident is considered negligent and liable for compensating the victims of his or her negligent actions. In some cases, the bar or establishment that provided the alcohol can also be held liable.
Drunk driving is a criminal offense, punishable by fines, jail time, and loss of the driver's license. While the law ensures that drunk drivers who are caught are punished for the criminal aspects of their atrocious decision to drive while impaired, criminal prosecution does not address the financial difficulties that the innocent victims and their families are left to face. By hiring a Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, Milford, Stroudsburg, or Scranton, Pennsylvania-area drunk driving auto accident lawyer from our firm, victims and their loved ones can find an experienced attorney to fight aggressively on their behalf and hold a drunk driver fully responsible for his or her actions.
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Dram Shop Liability
Dram shop liability refers to the legal liability that can be placed on a tavern, restaurant, or other business that sells or provides alcohol to an obviously intoxicated person who then causes harm to another driver. Grocery stores, convenience stores, social clubs, and even private events where liquor is sold can also be held liable for providing alcohol to an inebriated patron. Although selling liquor to an obviously intoxicated customer represents the most common dram shop violation, other violations include:
- Selling liquor without a license to do so
- Selling liquor after hours
- Selling liquor to a minor
Our attorneys can help you determine if a dram shop violation played a role in your accident. In order to protect your rights, we act quickly when pursuing a dram shop case. Verifying the obvious intoxication of a patron often relies on the eyewitness testimony of employees and other patrons who were present. By locating and interviewing these witnesses quickly, we avoid losing track of the witnesses as well as the possible blurring of memory as time passes.
If you would like a drunk driving auto accident attorney at our firm to review your claim or if you would like to know more about dram shop liability, contact the Foley Law Firm today and schedule a complimentary consultation.
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Contact a Pennsylvania Drunk Driving Auto Accident Lawyer
We have won substantial auto accident verdicts and settlements on behalf of clients injured by drivers who drove under the influence of alcohol. If you have recently been involved in an auto accident caused by a drunk driver, contact a Scranton, Stroudsburg, Milford, Hazleton, and Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania-area drunk driving auto accident lawyer. Our attorneys are experienced in both DUI and dram shop liability laws. Schedule a free consultation with the Foley Law Firm today.
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