Alcohol Related Auto Accidents

Drunk Driving Victim Texas

Drinking and driving don't mix. Unfortunately, in the Unites States someone dies every thirty minutes because of a drunken driver. Statistics show alcohol-related automobile accidents are responsible for an incredible number of traffic deaths in the United States each year. In most cases, it's obvious that when a drunk driver causes an accident, they are negligent and should be responsible for the damages to the innocent victims. Those who provided the alcohol may in some situations also be considered negligent as well. State Laws on Liability in Alcohol Related Accidents Many states have laws which impose liability restaurants, bars, clubs, and hotels which supply liquor improperly.

Drunk Driving and Impaired Judgment

Impaired judgment is a common effect of drinking. When a driver gets behind the wheel drunk, their judgment is severely impaired. Drunk drivers often speed excessively, make improper turns, fail to stop at red lights or stop signs, and drive on the wrong side of the street or highway.

Criminal Charges for Drunk Driving

Accidents that are alcohol related could result in criminal charges against the drunk driver, such as negligent homicide or negligent injury. Death, Brain Injuries, Paralysis, Amputation, Broken Bones, and Spinal Cord Injuries are all an example of the wide range of injuries that can result from a car wreck involving a drunk driver.