Drunk Driving/DUI Accident Victim Lawyer in Kentucky
All auto accidents resulting in injuries or fatalities are tragic and very impactful to the victims and their families. No one type is quite so difficult as when you or a loved one has been hurt by someone so irresponsible as to drink and drive under the influence.
Kentucky has averaged just over 1% growth year over year in total alcohol related collisions (Kentucky State Police - Traffic Collisions Facts 2017). In 2017, 5,350 total collisions resulted in 157 fatalities and 2,781 injuries.
The CDC published a fact sheet including the illustration to the right, pointing out that Kentucky has a higher rate of death resulting from drunk driving accidents.
That said, their fact sheet shows that the national average is 1.9% of adults report driving after drinking too much, and Kentucky has less reported instances at 1.5%.
Kentucky drivers with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher are legally drunk drivers. They are a risk to themselves, as well as a risk to others.
They cause accidents including the following:
- Trucking accidents - caused by intoxicated truck drivers
- Car accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
The injuries sustained can range from mild to catastrophic or fatal, including:
- Death
- Catastrophic injuries
- Broken bones
- Torn ligaments or joint fractures
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Neck and back injuries
- Spinal cord injuries (SCIs)
- Whiplash
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS, formerly RSD)
- Quadriplegia/paraplegia
Seek Legal Help from an Experienced DUI Victim’s Attorney
If you or a loved one has been injured after being struck by a drunk driver, seeking experienced legal representation as soon as possible is very important to building your case.
There absolutely must be follow-through with law enforcement to push for blood alcohol testing that is actually admissible in court. Preservation of evidence is also very important in accident cases, so taking photos and cooperating with law enforcement to get everything in their police report is critical.
An experienced attorney will work with you as soon as you can to ensure first that you are receiving the proper medical treatment. Not all injuries show symptoms immediately. Some take days. Minor injuries can result in longer-term chronic pain. Attorneys can help ensure you connect with medical care that has experience dealing in injuries related to your circumstances.
DUI victim lawyers are most importantly experienced with fighting to ensure you receive the compensation that you are fully entitled to. These may include compensation for:
- Medical expenses
- Future medical expenses
- Physical therapy
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of wages
- Loss of earning capacity
- Punitive Damages
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If you or a loved one has been injured by a drunk driver, don’t hesitate to contact the experienced Kentucky personal injury lawyers at Dallas & Turner, PLLC. We work tirelessly with victims of all manner of trucking and car accidents, and our experience helps our accident victims have the peace of mind knowing they are in good hands.
We don’t get paid until you get paid, so don’t hesitate! Call now at (859) 630-0666, talk to us via live chat or email us using our FREE online contact form to schedule your FREE consultation. We guarantee that an experienced Kentucky personal injury lawyer will reach out to you within 24 hours.
James Ryan Turner, Experienced Injury Lawyer in Florence, KY
"If you or a loved one has been injured because of the gross irresponsibility of a drunk driver, don't hesitate -- contact an experienced attorney today. We ONLY represent victims in DUI cases."
