Alabama Drunk Driving Accident Attorneys
Drunk driving accidents are 100% preventable, as are the injuries and fatalities caused by drunk drivers. Many motorists head out on I-20 confident that their blood alcohol level is well below the state legal limit of .08 percent. The sad truth is, alcohol impairs your ability to control a 3,000-pound automobile, judge distance and speed, and obey all traffic laws
The more a driver drinks, the less control he or she has. If you have been injured or a family member killed by a drunk driver, you have the right to pursue compensation for your injuries or wrongful death. At the law offices of Turner & Miller, we focus a great deal of our practice on personal injury law, including car accidents and drunk driving accidents.
For a confidential consultation with a skilled personal injury lawyer, call 256-405-0645 or contact our firm today.
Before you speak to an adjuster, before you sign any forms, and before you hire an attorney, get a copy of a free book titled Seven Ways to Maximize the Value of Your Personal Injury Claim.
If you have been injured due to the negligence of a drunk driver, you have the right to pursue a claim for compensation, including:
- Lost wages
- Hospital and doctor bills
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Scarring or permanent disfigurement
When clients come to our Anniston law offices for the first time, they often ask us if they should be in a hurry to file suit against the motorist who was driving under the influence. In Alabama, the statute of limitations typically is two years. If you file too late or don't file at all, you lose the right to pursue compensation for head-on collisions.
The longer you wait, the harder it becomes to build a strong case. Memories fade, people move, and the accident site is restored. When clients feel they have valid drunk driving accidents claims, we urge them to contact us as soon as possible. We can review the case and provide counsel to protect your best interests.
Pursuing Compensation for Drunk Driving Accidents
When you file suit, our attorneys seek compensation through the drunk driver's insurance company. It is difficult to win punitive damages — penalties above and beyond typical compensatory damages — penalties above and beyond typical compensatory damages - in Alabama. When clients lose loved ones in fatal accidents, we will pursue punitive damages.
If you have been injured in a drunk driving accident or a loved one suffered a fatality, contact an attorney at Turner & Miller.
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Alabama drunk driving accidents attorney providing personal injury lawsuit, wrongful death counsel and support to clients throughout East Alabama injured by motorists who have been driving while under the influence.
