subject: The Impact Of Drunk Driving Accidents And How A Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help [print this page] In 2009, of the 6,788 car accidents in the city of Tampa, 480 of them (7%) involved drivers impaired by alcohol. While that doesnt seem like a large number, nearly 40% of the areas 900+ traffic fatalities involved drunk drivers. That is because alcohol impairs the bodys ability to react and rationalize. Add in the effects of fatigue from a late night, and its a recipe for disaster.
Those statistics dont even factor in the serious injuries sustained from drunk driving accidents, injuries that can have implications for victims and their families for the rest of their lives. Some drunk driving accident victims suffer such severe injuries that they no longer can care for themselves and require round-the-clock, daily care from nurses and family members, as well as rehabilitative therapy.
Perhaps you were able to recover from your injuries, to an extent. You dont require round-the-clock medical care, but you can no longer work or are limited as to how much you can work. Your quality of life has been impacted severely. You cant sit for longer than 30 minutes at a time. You cant imagine a day without back or leg pain. Your personal relationships, including your friendships and your marriage have suffered.
Perhaps you are a college student who cannot attend school full-time any more because the course load is too physically draining, or because your short-term memory is still affected by the accident. Perhaps the highly-sought independence you once had as a college student, living on your own in the dorms has been taken from you because you need help getting around the house and need to be closer to doctors and your concerned parents.
Do any of these scenarios sound familiar? Whether its you or a loved one, you deserve to be compensated for your suffering and the impact the accident has had on your life. That is why it is advised that you contact a personal injury lawyer, particularly an attorney with experience representing the victims of drunk driving accidents.
A personal injury attorney can work with your insurance company, doctors, and therapists to ensure youre receiving the proper medical care, particularly when insurance companies are looking to cut corners any way they can. An attorney can see that youre compensated for the pain and suffering you and your loved ones have endured, and see to it that youre cared for in the future. An attorney can also see that youre compensated for lost wages and future lost wages because of your inability or limited ability to work.
Most of all, a personal injury attorney can advocate for your rights and seek justice for you during a very turbulent time in your life. Most of the time they dont collect money unless you do, which means you have nothing to lose and everything to gain by contacting one.
