Drunk Driving Attorney

Drunk driving kills approximately 13,000 individuals in the United States annually. This number makes up an astonishing 32% of all roadway fatalities in America each year. The impacts are devastating for families and loved ones, with parents, siblings, children, and friends left reeling from the effects.

Contrary to popular belief, drinking coffee or taking a cold shower doesn’t reduce the amount of time your body needs to filter alcohol and effectively sober drinkers up. There’s no magic cure to help drunk drivers drive better under the influence.

Drunk driving isn’t like other car crash causes where people can make honest mistakes, like failing to notice a car in their blind spot. Drunk driving is a choice to recklessly endanger the lives of others. Choosing to break the law and drive drunk instead of ordering a taxi or an Uber can result in a costly DUI that, at best, can result in your driving privileges being revoked if you’re caught. The all-too-common worst-case scenario results in serious injuries and deaths.

Victims who survive car crashes caused by drunk drivers may suffer from severe trauma, ranging from fractures and internal injuries to head and spinal cord damage that can impact their independence and permanently worsen their quality of life.

Even relatively minor car crash injuries can force innocent motorists and passengers to face extensive and expensive medical treatment as a result of someone else’s recklessness. In addition to those economic costs, being injured in a drunk driving crash can take a cognitive toll, including the trauma and post-traumatic stress victims can endure for months and years afterward.

Coping with the aftermath of a drunk driving accident can be an uphill battle, and the therapy to address the emotional damage should be fully paid for by the at-fault driver, in addition to compensation for the physical and property damage they caused.

At Kanner & Pintaluga, our personal injury lawyers will zealously pursue maximum compensation on your behalf so you can recover with peace of mind without having to worry about paying out-of-pocket for damages caused by someone who drove with a reckless and criminal disregard for you and other drivers on the road.

Common Drunk Driving Injuries

• Whiplash: Sudden acceleration or deceleration in a collision can cause your neck to snap back and forth in a violently rapid whipping motion, which is also known as whiplash.
• Head Injuries: Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can occur if the head strikes a hard surface or if there is a rapid change in motion or momentum that causes the brain to collide with the inside of the skull.
• Fractures and Broken Bones: The force of a collision can cause fractures and breaks in bones, particularly in the limbs and ribs.
• Cuts and Bruises: Broken glass, deployed airbags and other debris in the car can cause cuts, abrasions and bruises.
• Internal Injuries: Blunt force trauma can lead to injuries to internal organs, such as the liver, spleen or kidneys. These injuries may not be immediately apparent but can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.
• Spinal Cord Injuries: Severe collisions may result in damage to the spinal cord, leading to chronic pain, paralysis or other neurological impairments.
• Soft Tissue Injuries: Muscles, ligaments and tendons can be strained or torn, causing pain and limiting mobility.