Drunk drivers frequently harm innocent pedestrians, motorists, and others due to their selfish and dangerous behavior. If you were injured in an accident that was caused by a drunk driver, you need a legal team that will aggressively fight for the justice you deserve. Contact a skilled Snohomish County, Washington drunk driving accident lawyer from Amy C Brown Law, PLLC today to schedule your initial consultation with our dedicated legal team.
Drunk driving accidents are just about always avoidable–if the individual simply stayed home, had a friend drive, or called an Uber, others’ safety wouldn’t be put in jeopardy. Unfortunately, once people have a few drinks, their judgment often goes by the wayside and they make the careless decision to get behind the wheel of their motor vehicle. A Snohomish County auto accident lawyer here at Amy C Brown Law, PLLC is dedicated to helping victims of drunk driving accidents recover the full and fair compensation to which they are entitled.
The first thing anyone should do after a car accident, especially one involving injuries, is call the police. Calling the police can help ensure that the accident gets officially reported and that emergency services are sent to the scene to treat your injuries. Calling the police is particularly important when it comes to drunk driver cases, as they will likely breathalyze the individual if they suspect he or she is under the influence. If the driver is found to have alcohol in his or her system, you will most likely be able to hold them accountable for the accident via a personal injury claim. Some of the additional actions you should take after an auto accident are as follows:
Dram shop law in Washington states that those injured in accidents caused by drunk drivers can sue not only the driver but, under certain circumstances, the establishment that served alcohol to the drunk driver. If you can prove the establishment served the drunk driver while he or she was under the age of 21 or was visibly intoxicated, there’s a strong chance you can recover compensation from both the driver and the establishment that served him or her.
Anyone harmed by a drunk driver deserves a legal team that will effectively fight for them, every step of the way. Fortunately, you’re in the right place. Contact a drunk driving accident lawyer from Amy C Brown Law, PLLC to schedule your free initial consultation with our firm today.
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