As experienced Mesa drunk driving injury lawyers, we cannot stress enough the dangers of drinking and driving. When caught, the punishment for drinking and driving in Arizona is very serious. Based on reports from ABC15, there was a car accident last year and while everyone was being attended to, another vehicle driven by a drunk driver drove through the accident scene. This impedes injured people from getting the necessary medical attention that they need. Also, it is very dangerous when vehicles cross the path of accident scenes. This could impact the investigation that police are doing at the scene of the accident. The driver admitted to the police that he drank 3 beers earlier in the day; however, when the police got his blood sample, it showed that the driver was at twice the legal limit and should not have been driving. It is important that as a community we never let people drink and drive.
Statistics for Arizona Car Accidents Due to DUI
According to research, in 2009 there were a total of 807 traffic fatalities in Arizona, and of this number, 260 were alcohol related. In addition, the Governor’s office released its figures showing that there was an increase of DUI accidents in Arizona compared to 2008.
Liability Issues in Aggravated DUI
People should be more responsible when it comes to drinking and driving. If a person intends to drink, they should bring along a designated driver. Currently, there are taxi cab services and other companies that will pick you up if you are intoxicated and take you home. Many of these services will bring your car back to your home as well.
Contact an Experienced Arizona Personal Injury Lawyer
If you or a family member is injured in a car accident, it is important to hire the best Arizona personal injury lawyer. This is especially so when the other driver has been drinking and driving. It is also vital to make sure to do your research to hire the best attorney when the injuries are serious. Hiring the best personal injury lawyer can make the difference in whether you obtain a successful settlement or no settlement at all. When someone is drinking and driving, the law provides that they may be punished for injuring another person and, depending on how you pursue these claims, it can make a significant difference in your settlement. Call the experienced Arizona drunk driver injury attorneys Alexis and Mark Breyer of the Breyer Law Offices, P.C. at (602) 457-6222 to learn more. You can also find additional information about the firm and the Husband and Wife Law Team by following us on Twitter.
