Driving while intoxicated is a far too common danger drivers face on the roads. Intoxicated drivers may be impaired from alcohol consumption, prescription drugs, or illegal drugs like cocaine or marijuana, although alcohol is the most frequent offense.  According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), out of every 10 Americans about 3 will be involved in an car or trucking accident related to alcohol.  This means there are many opportunities for innocent drivers on the road to be in an accident with an impaired or intoxicated driver.

Many of these crashes lead to serious injury, lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering, and even death.  Family members may also suffer if a loved one has been in an alcohol-related crash for the need to take care of that family member, or even funeral costs.  MADD estimates that on average a drunk driver kills someone every 45 minutes, and in the year 2008 an estimated 11,773 Americans died from auto and trucking accidents with impaired or intoxicated drivers.  High-risk populations for DWIs include drivers under age 21, ages 21-34, and repeat offenders; MADD claims in 2002 Americans made over 159 driving trips, of which over 10% were made by drivers ages 18-20.

Insurance companies of drunk drivers who have been involved in an accident often try to cheat the injured person out of the compensation they truly deserve.  They do this by attempting to limit the person’s recovery to smallest amount and coming to a quick settlement with the victim.  Thus, allowing the insurance company to steer clear of any future medical expenses, future pain and suffering, and potentially punitive damages.

The McMinn Law Firm is here for you or a loved one that has been involved in a drunk driving accident.  Our lawyers can help you be assured that you or your family knows how to deal with the insurance companies and take the time to obtain the settlement that you deserve and need.  Whether it be a drunk driving related car accident or trucking accident, we want to help you go through this process so you do not have to face it alone.  We will check every aspect that we can such as all events and reports of the accident, records of the drunk driver, and any medical examinations in order to assess the full extent of the damage and potential liability of the drunk driver.