Drunk Driving Accidents

Car Accident Lawyers – Drunk or Impaired Drivers

Of all the automobile and truck collisions that we have seen at the Vogel Law Firm over our decades of representing individuals who have been injured and families who have lost a loved one, only one type of car or truck collision is entirely preventable: those involving drunk or otherwise impaired drivers.

In North Dakota, approximately 38% of all vehicle fatalities are alcohol related. In Minnesota, approximately 20% of all vehicle fatalities are alcohol related. Simply put, if drunk driving was eliminated in North Dakota and Minnesota, out of every 100 fatal crashes, 20 to 38 families would still have their loved ones in their life. What a tragedy.

Anyone who operates a vehicle while intoxicated or otherwise impaired runs the risk of being charged with criminal vehicular homicide which may result in decades behind bars. They will also likely lose their driving privileges, and in the case of a commercial truck driver, lose their job. A drunk or impaired driver may also face financial ruin if exposed to a civil judgment for money damages that will likely exceed their vehicle’s liability coverage.

So far, we have just talked about deaths caused by drunk drivers, but the number of personal injuries caused by drunk drivers such as broken bones, spinal injuries, burns, paralysis, injuries to the brain, and emotional damages far exceeds the number of death claims. Again, it is entirely preventable.

To eliminate or reduce the number of drunk or impaired driving collisions, the personal injury lawyers at the Vogel Law Firm urge everyone to do the following:

• Always drive sober and alert.
• Don’t let your family members or friends drive impaired.
• Never ride with a driver who has been drinking alcohol.
• Before drinking alcohol, choose a non-drinking friend as a designated driver.
• If you have been drinking alcohol, call a family member, friend, cab or ride service for a sober ride home.
• When you see an impaired driver, always call 9-1-1 and report it.

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If you have been injured by a drunk or impaired driver or have had a family member killed by a drunk driver or impaired driver, our Personal Injury Attorneys are here to help you every step of the way with your case. Get started with our firm today. Call our office at 701-237-6983 or contact us online to schedule a consultation.