DUI & Drug Related Accidents
Impaired Drivers endanger others
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Mothers Against Drunk Driving, last year, about 27 percent (441 deaths) of fatal accidents involved a driver who was legally intoxicated (blood-alcohol content of .08). Each year, more than 13,000 Americans die in alcohol-related crashes, and nearly 500,000 more suffer injuries. It is estimated that three out of 10 people will be involved in an alcohol-related accident in their lifetime. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children 2 to 14 years old, and about 20 percent of those deaths are alcohol-related.
Driving under influence is a serious offense. Drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs pose serious danger to the lives of others on the road. Such drivers must be made accountable.
The GA accident lawyers at Columbus GA Law Firm experience in representing victims of DUI and Drug related accidents. We have an unmatched reputation in getting the victims of DUI and Drug related accidents the compensation they deserve.
Education and Prevention
We are committed to making the roads in Georgia safer. We have been involved in campaigns educating the public about the dangers and consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Get the compensation you deserve. Make them accountable.
DUI and drug related accidents involve complex legal issues. If the driver was obviously intoxicated and served more alcohol by an establishment with a liquor license, that business can be held liable under “dram shop” laws for resulting injury or death to a third party. Likewise, if the driver was furnished alcohol or drugs at a private party, the homeowner may have personal liability under Georgia’s social host law. When an adult provides drugs or alcohol to a minor and that minor injures or kills someone, they too are liable for the consequences.
Contact us if a family member has been injured or killed by a drunk driver. From our offices in Columbus GA, we represent victims of drunk driving throughout Georgia. Contact us for a free initial consultation. You have nothing to loose. We will review your case and let you know the compensation you can get.