H1: Holding Drunk Drivers Accountable For Their Actions
When someone decides to get behind the wheel of a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, they are endangering not only their own life but the life of everyone around them. When a drunk driver’s actions result in you suffering serious injuries, you need someone at your side whom you can trust to fight for your recovery.
At The Law Offices of Mark D. VanCleave, PLLC, we are proud to be able to help clients throughout Texas with their personal injury needs. We know how to build a claim that can result in the compensation you deserve while holding drunk drivers accountable for their actions.
H2: Drunk Driving Accidents Are More Common Than You Think
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that 33 percent of Americans will be in an accident caused by alcohol at some point during their life. In these cases, any driver who operates a vehicle under the influence should be held accountable for their actions if they cause an accident. These drivers are behaving negligently and therefore responsible for whatever damages they cause — these accidents can cause serious personal injury and even fatalities. In some cases, the bar or restaurant that served a drunk driver can also be held responsible for the injuries caused by this alcohol-related accident.
In such cases, you need representation you can count on. The Law Offices of Mark D. VanCleave, PLLC, can help you get justice and fair compensation for an accident caused by a drunk driver.
H2: How Drunk Drivers Cause Crashes
When alcohol enters a driver’s system, it impairs their ability to drive safely. Under the influence of alcohol or drugs, drivers experience slower reaction times, making it difficult to respond to sudden changes in traffic or road conditions. Clouded judgment often leads to poor decisions and risky behaviors like speeding or running red lights.
Drunk drivers struggle with coordination, affecting steering, braking and acceleration. Alcohol can also blur or cause double vision. With these impairments, no driver can safely operate a vehicle, putting themselves and everyone else on the road at serious risk.
H2: Common Injuries Associated With Drunk Driver Accidents
Drunk drivers who swerve across lanes and run red lights at high speeds often cause devastating crashes. These reckless actions can result in a wide range of severe injuries to unknowing drivers. Some of the most common injuries include:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord damage and potential paralysis
- Multiple fractures, especially to ribs, pelvis and limbs
- Severe whiplash and other neck injuries
- Facial fractures and dental damage
- Catastrophic limb injuries, sometimes requiring limb amputation
The violent nature of these collisions, whether they’re head-on impacts or T-bone accidents, can lead to life-altering consequences. Many suffer from chronic pain, limited mobility or permanent disability long after the crash.
H2: Building A Case That You Can Rely On
Though it may be clear to you that the driver who was drunk caused your accident, that may be harder to prove than you think. Even if the drunk driver is clearly at fault, you still need to prove their impairment was the cause of your accident. There are also a few instances in which fault and liability are not clear. It is possible that an insurance company could argue that both parties contributed to the accident, even if you were not responsible. This can reduce the compensation you receive.
However, an attorney with skill and experience, like Mr. VanCleave, can negotiate your case and help prove you were not at fault. A lawyer with a solid understanding of cases involving drunk drivers will help you evaluate your claim so you can be sure you will recover what you deserve.
H2: Get Justice After An Accident
If you were injured in an accident caused by a drunk driver, do not hesitate to start evaluating your claim. Our law firm serves clients from Harris County, Chambers County and the surrounding areas. Contact us today at our Baytown office, and we can start working on your case. Use our website or call 281-720-6881 to set up your free consultation and start recovering. We offer personal injury representation on a contingency basis.