The legal limit for most drivers is 0.08% blood alcohol concentration (BAC). However, many states also allow drivers to be arrested if their driving is impaired, meaning they can have a BAC that is lower than the legal limit and still be charged and convicted. Factors such as someone’s weight and gender influence what their BAC will be after having drinks, and those with tolerance may not be affected the same as someone without.
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Walker Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer
Walker Drunk Driving Accident Attorney
When a car accident happens because one driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the consequences can be devastating. If you are injured in a drunk driving accident, you may have options to hold the drunk driver accountable for their misconduct and recklessness. A skilled Walker drunk driving accident lawyer can determine if you have a claim, investigate the crash, and gather evidence of the driver’s fault.
Managing a Complex Personal Injury Claim With Murphy Law Firm
Drunk driving is inexcusable and puts everyone on and near the road in danger. While these drivers can be held criminally liable, this does not always help injured victims of the accident recover. A civil claim can help if you can prove that the drunk driver’s negligence caused the accident. The claim can recover the injured party’s damages. At Bufete Murphy, we want to help with this claim and fight for the most compensation that is available to you.
Compensation through a settlement or verdict can ease your financial strain after an accident. Our firm understands the stress and frustration of these cases, and we want to help you hold the driver accountable and secure justice. For 30 years, our firm has supported communities throughout Louisiana.
Car Accidents and Drunk Driving in Walker
Walker, thankfully, had no fatal car accidents in 2024. Out of 685 individuals in accidents with no apparent injuries, 23 were alcohol-impaired. Of 990 suspected injuries, 64 involved alcohol. In the entirety of Livingston Parish, there were a total of 26 fatal crashes, 1,055 suspected injury crashes, and 3,020 crashes that only resulted in property damage.
34.62% of these fatal crashes involved alcohol, which is disproportionately higher. Alcohol was involved in 6.35% of suspected injury crashes and in 3.68% of property damage-only crashes.
If you have been hurt in a drunk driving accident, call 911. The Walker Police Department’s number for non-emergencies is (225) 664-3125, and they are located at:
10136 Florida Boulevard
Walker, LA 70785
Compensation After a Drunk Driving Accident
What compensation you can recover in a settlement or trial verdict depends mostly on what losses you suffered. If your injuries are more serious, the compensation likely must be higher. A claim could recover both economic and non-economic damages.
Economic Damages
Economic damages are tangible losses or damages with set financial values. Entre ellas figuran:
- Medical bills. Any medical costs created because of your injuries should be included in the claim. This includes past bills, known future treatment, long-term care needs, and expected future complications.
- Pérdida de ingresos. Your injury can prevent you from returning to work while you recover and may require you to miss work in order to attend doctor’s appointments. The income and benefits you would have usually earned during this time off should be assessed in your claim.
- Reduced earning potential. Your injury may permanently affect your job. This could include requiring you to work fewer hours, forcing you to take on different job duties, requiring you to switch employment, or preventing you from working at all. The income you should have earned is compensable.
- Daños materiales. A drunk driving accident could have resulted in serious damage to your vehicle and other personal property. The costs of repairing or replacing this property should be included in compensation.
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages are intangible losses or psychological and physical losses with subjective values. Entre ellas figuran:
- Dolor y sufrimiento
- Angustia emocional
- Discapacidad
- Cicatrices y desfiguración
- Reduced enjoyment or quality of life
- Pérdida de consorcio
Indemnización ejemplar
Economic and non-economic damages are types of compensatory damages. There is another form of damages that does not compensate you for a loss, called punitive damages. In Walker, Louisiana, these are called exemplary damages. These damages instead punish the at-fault party for egregious recklessness and disregard for the safety of others. When a driver is intoxicated, your case could result in exemplary damages in court.
Many individuals underestimate the compensation they are owed. While calculating the cost of your medical bills is more straightforward, determining your pain and suffering damages or future economic losses is more complex. An abogado con experiencia en accidentes de coche can assess the full value of your damages, preventing you from accepting a lowball settlement.
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Is Drunk Driving Reckless or Negligent?
Drunk driving can be considered negligence and recklessness. When a driver who is drunk causes an accident, they can be held accountable for this misconduct under the legal theory of negligence, which can also include reckless driving. However, just because a driver was negligent by driving drunk does not always mean they are liable for an accident. If the accident was caused by another driver’s negligence, then that driver is liable.
What Happens If a Drunk Driver Totaled My Car?
If a drunk driver has totaled your car, you may be able to recover the costs to replace it through a civil claim. In order to recover these losses, you must prove:
- The driver owed you a duty of care and breached this duty.
- The driver’s breach of care led to the accident or was a contributing factor in the accident.
- The accident caused you to be injured or suffer other damages, such as property losses.
Can a Passenger Sue a Drunk Driver?
Yes, a passenger may be able to sue a drunk driver for the costs of any injuries or other losses sustained. If the drunk driver is liable for the accident, then they will be responsible for covering all the costs of injuries, including the drivers and passengers of other vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, and passengers in their own care. If you are a passenger, you must still be able to prove liability in order to file this claim.
Contact Our Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer to Discuss Your Case
The aftermath of a drunk driving accident can be exceptionally traumatic and painful. You have a short window to file a claim, but it may be challenging to do this on your own. When you work with Murphy Law Firm, we can manage your claim for you. Contacte con nuestro bufete hoy.
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