Drunk Driving Accidents

Georgia Drunk Driving Accident Claims Lawyers

According to a 2005 study by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), 16,885 people were killed in alcohol-related auto accidents in 2005. That means that every 31 minutes, a person is killed in a drunk driving accident. In that same study, it is reported that 254,000 people were injured in a drunk driving accident. That equates to one drunk driving-related injury every two minutes. At the Augusta, Georgia, law firm of Burnside Wall, we represent people involved in drunk driving accident claims throughout Georgia.

The number of auto accidents in the United States that is caused by drunk drivers every year is astonishing. The NHTSA states that alcohol played a factor in 39 percent of all fatal accidents and seven percent of all accidents in 2005. Given the fact that in 2004 1.4 million drivers were arrested for drunk driving, it is no wonder why you were involved in a drunk driving accident. To speak to an attorney about your accident claim, you should contact us to schedule a free initial consultation.

Holding Drunk Drivers Liable for Your Injuries

It is a fact that most people view drunk drivers with particular disdain. Juries are more willing to hold drunk drivers liable for your out-of-pocket expenses. They are also likely to hold them liable to pay you punitive damages. Few would say that a drunk driver was not responsible for a serious injury caused in an accident he or she was involved in.

Despite all the work to stop drunk drivers from getting behind the wheel, thousands of people are seriously injured or killed every year by the decisions made by people impaired by alcohol. Our firm concentrates on holding reckless drivers liable for the injuries they cause. We will file a personal injury and wrongful death claim on your behalf in order to get you financial help covering your:

• Medical care
• Lost income
• Pain and suffering
• Other out-of-pocket expense

If you were hit by a drunk driver, you should contact a lawyer at Burnside Wall to schedule a free initial consultation.