Drunk Driver Personal Injury Lawyers Toronto, Barrie
Every year, drunk drivers in Ontario injure thousands of people. In the past 10 years, more than 2,000 people have lost their lives and over 50,000 people have been injured in accidents involving a drunk driver.
The deaths and injuries caused by drunk drivers are 100% preventable. Drunk driving accidents are those where an operator of a motor vehicle has a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over the legal limit. In Ontario, the maximum legal BAC is 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 milliliters of blood (0.08). Driving with a BAC over of 0.08 is a criminal offense.
When drunk-driving accidents occur, they often result in serious injury or death. Drunk drivers that cause injury will likely face criminal charges. A civil drunk driving lawsuit is when the victims seek compensation for property damage or personal injury they or a loved one endured as a result of a drunk driver. It is painful to lose a loved one under any circumstances, but when a death could have been prevented due to the recklessness of a drunk driver, the resulting effects are utterly crushing. The actions of someone who decided to drive after even just a few drinks can alter your life and the lives of loved ones forever.
A personal injury attorney can work with your insurance company, doctors, and therapists to ensure you’re receiving the proper medical care, particularly when insurance companies are looking to cut corners any way they can. An attorney can see that you’re compensated for the pain and suffering you and your loved ones have endured, and see to it that you’re cared for in the future. If you are injured by a drunk driver, you may be entitled to compensation. Settlements stemming from a drunk driving accident typically include coverage for medical treatment, lost wages, and emotional distress. Cases against the drunk driver often include punitive damages, which are meant to punish reckless drivers and discourage such conduct in the future.
Drunk driving is an extremely hazardous activity, and because the risks are so high, it also incurs serious penalties. If a person is caught operating a vehicle while intoxicated they may be facing jail time, fines, a revoked license, and alcohol awareness courses or treatment. An individual that harms another person while drunk driving can he held responsible for their injuries and the costs of their medical expenses. In many of these instances, debilitating injuries or wrongful deaths ensued. This just goes to show that drunk driving, or driving while intoxicated is a reckless act that could endanger other motorists plying the same route.
If you have been injured as a passenger in the car with a drunk driver, a pedestrian, a bicyclist or are another driver on the road, the Kahler Personal Injury Lawyers are committed to defending your rights in court. There are many types of injuries you could have received from your drunk driving accident. It isn’t uncommon for many victims to enter the hospital with pain and damage to their back, shoulders, legs, and joints. Some of the more severe injuries may even include internal damage, such as internal bleeding, skeletal pain, or brain malfunction. Thankfully, many times the only physical damages incurred include whiplash or mild muscle pain.
Barrie Personal Injury Lawyers, For more information on filing a claim for compensation against a drunk driver who has caused an injury to another person; Please call Kahler Injury Law Firm at Toll Free: 1.866.739.7702 for a free consultation advising you of your legal options specific to the facts of your case.
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