Drunk Driving Accident Injury Lawyers
Helping You Win A Drunk Driving Case
Here in Florida, a suspected drunk or impaired driver must submit to a breath, urine and/or blood test. Legally, thats called implied consent. Every driver with a license signs they give their consent. It is very important if you are in an accident, and you suspect the other driver is impaired, that you involve the police immediately.
Every day, 29 people in the United States die in car crashes due to an alcohol-impaired driver. That’s one death every 50 minutes. If you or your family is suffering due to an impaired driver’s negligence, then let us help you find the road to recovery.
The annual cost of drunk driving related accidents is over $44 billion. If you are a victim, you are entitled to your share to ensure you and your family can heal.
Our experienced attorneys will immediately begin investigating the details of your case. We work hard for you, but we also understand how difficult this time of your life can be.
A drunk driving case needs special attention to detail, and with our courtroom experience, we know exactly how to help you and your family recover from your tragic losses.
What is Drunk Driving?
Drunk drivers should never be on the road. They made a choice to drive. They are people who have made poor decisions that now hurt you and your loved ones. We want to keep our roads safe, by keeping drunk drivers off of them. Let us help you and our community stay safe, by legally going after impaired drivers.
A .08 blood alcohol level is impaired in Florida. (and most of the country.) According to the National Institute of Health, .08 is roughly 4 drinks for a 180-pound male, but 3 drinks for a 140-pound female could put her at .10. Every person can vary, and every driver should know their limit.
What should you do as a victim of Drunk Driving?
Once the police arrive, immediately let them know you suspect an impaired driver. They will have questions for you, just be honest. It is okay to say you don’t know something! It is much better to go back and give more information later than to give incorrect information to start with.
Start a notebook. Write down dates, events, and anything that happens to you. You will thank yourself later!
Contact us as soon as you can. Our talented team of attorneys will want to start working on your case immediately. If your insurance company calls you, please do not give them a statement until you have spoken to our team. We are here to help YOU!
Proving Your DUI Case
You might worry about how you will prove a drunk driving event to your insurance company. We have to prove the driver was actually driving, or in control of the vehicle. Take pictures if you can! Make sure the officer at your accident knows exactly who was behind the wheel of the vehicle.
In cases like this, you should contact an experienced Florida Drunk Driving attorney like us at Pardy and Rodriguez. We have multiple offices across the state and will work with you and your schedule. We understand that you’re worried about your future and we will do everything we can to get you back on track.
Bonus Fact:
More statistics on Drunk driving in Florida can be found here:
Sobering Facts: Drunk Driving in FLORIDA
