{"id":1027,"date":"2019-05-17T14:58:00","date_gmt":"2019-05-17T19:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dougnewbornlawfirm.com\/?p=1027"},"modified":"2019-05-17T14:58:00","modified_gmt":"2019-05-17T19:58:00","slug":"personal-injury-dui-lawyer-facts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.new.lawofficeresponse.com\/dougnewbornlawfirm\/personal-injury-dui-lawyer-facts\/","title":{"rendered":"Personal Injury & DUI Lawyer Facts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Over the years, it\u2019s been estimated that more than half of all personal injury auto claims in the US were caused by drunk drivers. That means half of all people injured in car accidents<\/a> were injured by people under the influence. How? And if you\u2019re been injured, what can a DUI lawyer do for you?<\/p>\n

Any time you\u2019re injured in a car accident, there are complications and important legal decisions you\u2019ll need to make. When a drunk driver is involved, get a specialist who can help guide you through the unique process.<\/p>\n

Fact 1: DUI Lawyers are often accessible around the clock<\/strong><\/h2>\n

No, of course we don\u2019t mean that lawyer\u2019s offices are open 24-hours per day. But if you\u2019ve been in a DUI accident, you can still immediately reach out to an attorney\u2019s office. Leave a voicemail or submit a message online \u2013 you can be assured that as soon as someone is back in the office, they\u2019ll return your contact. When you\u2019re injured after an accident, you might be distracted, dealing with multiple effects, so don\u2019t let it slide and forget to contact a lawyer right away. Even if they get back to you, you can rest easy knowing that it\u2019s one less thing you have to remember.<\/p>\n

Fact 2: DUI Lawyers can use any evidence you collect<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You\u2019ve probably heard that immediately after an accident, you should take photos or video of the damages<\/a>, any injuries, and the other driver. This can help with your insurance claims, police reports, and any other resulting legal consequences. People\u2019s memories are faulty \u2013 especially when they\u2019re emotionally charged. Although you may think you recall every detail of the scene, or every word that the other person said or the tone of their voice, you will not remember everything accurately.<\/p>\n

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Immediately after an accident, start filming. Take pictures. Record audio. Collect all the evidence \u2013 names, dates, locations, weather conditions \u2013 that you can. If you are physically unable, ask someone else involved to record whatever details possible. Your DUI lawyer will be able to sort through all of it later.<\/p>\n

Fact 3: DUI Lawyers can help you coordinate all the fall out<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re injured after being hit by a drunk driver, there can be overlapping types of fall out. Medical bills, car insurance, missed work \u2013 all these may require different and nuanced specialties. And then throw in DUI charges or drunk driving complications on top of that and you\u2019ve got yourself a real mess.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s where your DUI lawyer comes in. They specialize in all these things \u2013 personal injury and car crash legalities, insurance negotiations, and coordinating civil and criminal cases<\/a>. You may think that it won\u2019t be a big deal, but the situation can often grow out of control, fast.<\/p>\n

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Fact 4: DUI Lawyers help you through recovery<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re injured in a crash with a drunk driver \u2013 severely injured, including hospital time and advanced, long-term medical care \u2013 you don\u2019t want to take on insurance companies and a civil case against the driver on your own. You want to focus on healing \u2013 you want to focus on your recovery. A DUI lawyer takes these stresses off your mind, helping to make sure that all your medical bills are paid on time and that your family is taken care of. In some cases, the drunk driving accident can leave people disabled and dealing with chronic long-term issues. If this is your situation, a DUI lawyer has the best chance of fighting for your rights for the care you deserve.<\/p>\n

Fact 5: DUI Lawyers are not just for car crashes<\/strong><\/h2>\n

What if you\u2019re riding your bike and hit by a drunk driver? What if you\u2019re in a boat and someone who is drunk-driving their boat (or another water vessel like a jet ski) crashes into you? What if you\u2019re on foot or walking through a parking lot when you\u2019re hit? What if the driver is on a scooter, motorized bike, 4-wheeler, or other vehicle?<\/p>\n

No matter what the situation<\/a>, if you are injured by a drunk driver \u2013 even if you are a passenger in a drunk driver\u2019s car \u2013 it is worth discussing the details with a DUI lawyer. When you are injured, you deserve to know your rights.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you’re injured in a car accident with a drunk driver, why should you get a DUI lawyer? Here are 5 facts you might not have known.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":1029,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[67],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.new.lawofficeresponse.com\/dougnewbornlawfirm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1027"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.new.lawofficeresponse.com\/dougnewbornlawfirm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.new.lawofficeresponse.com\/dougnewbornlawfirm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.new.lawofficeresponse.com\/dougnewbornlawfirm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.new.lawofficeresponse.com\/dougnewbornlawfirm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1027"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/www.new.lawofficeresponse.com\/dougnewbornlawfirm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1027\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.new.lawofficeresponse.com\/dougnewbornlawfirm\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.new.lawofficeresponse.com\/dougnewbornlawfirm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1027"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.new.lawofficeresponse.com\/dougnewbornlawfirm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1027"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.new.lawofficeresponse.com\/dougnewbornlawfirm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1027"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}