In the United States
17,000 people are killed annually in drunk
driving accidents, and over 250,000 people
suffer injuries due to alcohol-related
accidents. The lives of innocent men, women, and
children are being cut short by the reckless and
illegal behavior of drunk drivers. All drivers
are responsible for their actions and must be
held legally responsible for any and all
injuries and fatalities that they cause. If you
or a loved one have been injured in a drunk
driving accident, you need the representation of
a skilled Rhode Island drunk driver victim lawyer.
Driving while under the
influence of drugs or alcohol is a dangerous and
risky thing to do. Unfortunately, this illegal
action is prevalent, with over 1.4 million
arrests for driving under the influence of drugs
or alcohol in 2001. In 2002 approximately 41% of
crashes in the United States were
alcohol-related. There should be serious
consequences for the drunk drivers who have
injured innocent people. The lives of the
victims may be permanently changed after the
accident. They may suffer a number of painful
injuries, including:
- Coma
- Brain injury
- Bone fractures
- Paralysis
If you or a family
member suffered from an alcohol-related accident
and would like more information concerning your
legal rights, please contact us. |