Drunk Driver Accident Lawyers in New York

Drunk Driver Accident Lawyers in New York

ROZHIK LAW FIRM ACCIDENT LAWYERS HELP DUI/DWI VICTIMS RECEIVE FINANCIAL COMPENSATION

Anybody who decides to get behind the wheel after a glass of wine, a pint of whiskey, or a night of drinking and partying puts him/herself at risk of severe consequences. However, it is more than just themselves that are at risk. Innocent lives can also be affected by a person’s decision to drink and drive.

Drink and driving can lead to serious accidents that leave a person severely injured or dead. That’s not to mention the families of the accident victim and drunk driver.

Has a drunk driver hit you? Call 917-567-1963 to speak with reputable accident lawyers about your case.

WHAT IS CONSIDERED DRUNK?

A person, 21 and older, who measures a blood alcohol level of 0.08 or higher is considered drunk. If a person is found to be drunk while driving, they need to be held legally responsible for their actions.

The seriousness of drunk driving can impact innocent people in all kinds of ways. It forces them to wonder what they should do now. What actions would help them to recover from the accident, if any? If their interests will be taken into consideration? If they should hire someone to help them recover?

The first piece of advice a person affected by a drunk driver’s action is to get legal help from a DWI attorney. A reputable DWI attorney will answer questions you may have and get you the most money possible for your injuries and damages. And, if your loved one was killed due to a drunk driver, you could receive compensation for the loss.

It won’t change anything that has happened, but it’s a consequence that could make the driver reconsider driving drunk again.

ARE YOU A VICTIM OF A DRUNK DRIVER? LET US HELP

24 hours a day, seven days a week, the professional accident lawyers at Rozhik Law Firm PLLC are here to help people with their drunk driving cases. We have the knowledge to protect your rights and ensure your interests are protected. Our lawyers will do the following:

• Investigate and document every aspect of the accident
• Find out if the drunk driver was a commercial vehicle driver
• File civil court motion to attain damages
• Learn if a bar or restaurant over-served the driver

Whether a drunk driver hits head-on or from behind, you could be entitled to financial compensation to cover your medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, etc.

After a drunk driving accident, you can feel secure knowing that your rights will be protected and your case will be handled aggressively. You want to feel as if you’re being taken seriously and our accident lawyers at Rozhik Law Firm PLLC will put you at ease.

If your drunk driving case doesn’t go in your favor, you pay the firm nothing!

A LOOK AT THE DRAM SHOP LAW

New York drunk driving accident victims often wonder if a bartender knowingly over-served a patron (then driver) could be held liable for the accident. If a drunk driver has no or insufficient insurance or assets, a restaurant or bar could be held accountable for securing compensation.

There are limits to this dram shop law. It’s only applicable to drivers under the age of 21 or is visibly intoxicated.

Our attorneys have the experience, resources, and knowledge to do a thorough investigation to determine dram shop liability. One way to determine this is through eyewitness testimony. This testimony can help us learn if employees overlooked a driver’s visible intoxication and continued to serve them. We may also secure video surveillance footage of the restaurant/bar to learn the employees’ actions.

SERIOUSNESS OF NEW YORK CITY DRUNK DRIVING ACCIDENTS

Again, the legal drinking limit is 0.07% or less. A report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed there were 10,511 fatal motor vehicle accidents involving at least one drunk driver during 2018. Thus, 29 percent of deadly car accidents involved a driver with a 0.08% or higher BAC.

According to the report, younger drunk drivers – people between 21 and 24 – tend to be involved in fatal DWI/DUI accidents than other age group drivers.

Between 2003 and 2012, New York has had roughly 3,750 people killed in DWI/DUI accidents. New York law enforcement agencies created a new program in 2019, where an intoxicated driver’s last known drinking location is available through its STOP-DWI system. It was created to influence bars and restaurants not to over-serve their customers and/or stop them from driving.

HOW DO YOU KNOW IF A DRUNK DRIVER CAUSED YOUR ACCIDENT?

Alcohol has a negative influence on the body. The senses dull, and the driver’s reaction time lessens, keeping them from reacting quickly to avoid an accident. Therefore, a drunk driving accident is almost always more serious than most other kinds of vehicle accidents. How do you know if your accident was the result of a drunk driver?

• Lane weaving (weaves in and out of lanes)
• Slow-speed driving (drives at a speed less than the posted speed limit)
• Blurry vision
• Delayed reaction times

WHEN YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, WE HAVE ANSWERS

You’re going to have questions. When you call our law office, we will answer them as clearly as possible. Some questions you may have include:

• What kind of financial compensation could you expect from your drunk driving accident claim?
• What if a drunk driver hits a pregnant woman?
• Or what happens if a drunk driver has no or insufficient car insurance?
• What should you do when your child has been injured in a DWI/DUI accident?

LET OUR DWI/DUI ACCIDENT LAWYERS HELP YOU GET THE SETTLEMENT YOU DESERVE

The awful truth about drunk driving accidents is that they happen on a daily basis. However, Rozhik Law Firm PLLC is available to help victims receive the financial help they need to recover. Our accident lawyers are well-versed in the DWI/DUI laws and know what steps to take to ensure you win your case.

Take advantage of our free consultation at Rozhik Law Firm PLLC to talk with a drunk driving attorney and learn how we can help you. If we lose your case, you pay us nothing. Call us today at 917-567-1963.