NEGLIGENT SERVICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN
PENNSYLVANIA AND NEW JERSEY
PENNSYLVANIA AND NEW JERSEY
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 10,497 people died in alcohol-related traffic accidents in the past year. This figure represented a slight increase in the number of drunk driving deaths from the previous year. In addition to the fatalities, thousands of people are injured each year in impaired driving accidents.
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Sadly, many people choose to drive while they are impaired by alcohol. Some of those individuals cause terrible accidents that result in the injury and death of innocent victims. When a drunk driver injures another person, the drunk driver can be held liable for any damages caused by the crash. Begin held liable for damages in a DUI accident is a civil matter that is separate from the criminal case for drunk driving.
If you are injured in a drunk driving accident, you have the right to file a claim against the drunk driver for damages and injuries caused by the collision. However, the fact that the other driver was impaired by alcohol at the time of the crash does not satisfy the requirement to prove the driver “caused” the crash. While it is not common, you could have a situation where a drunk driver is involved in a collision that was caused by another driver. Therefore, you need an experienced DUI accident attorney who can help you prove that the other driver was responsible for causing the crash. By proving fault, you can seek compensation for your damages, including lost wages, medical bills, emotional stress, and physical pain. 
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Dram Shop Laws and Drunk Drivers
In addition to the drunk driver who caused the traffic accident, you might be able to hold other parties liable for your injuries.
For example, under the state’s Dram
In addition to the drunk driver who caused the traffic accident, you might be able to hold other parties liable for your injuries.
For example, under the state’s Dram
Are You Ready to File a DUI Accident Claim?
The drunk driving accident lawyers at Kornblau & Kornblau are here for you when you need experienced, compassionate, and trusted legal counsel. Call (215) 576-7200 or email our office to schedule your free consultation with an experienced DUI accident lawyer.
The drunk driving accident lawyers at Kornblau & Kornblau are here for you when you need experienced, compassionate, and trusted legal counsel. Call (215) 576-7200 or email our office to schedule your free consultation with an experienced DUI accident lawyer.
