Tennessee Automobile Accident Attorneys Discuss Drunk Driving Accidents
A recent drunk driving accident in Nashville claimed the life of one person while seriously injuring two others. The accident occurred when a woman who was driving the wrong way on the interstate crashed into a vehicle that was traveling in the proper direction. The driver of the vehicle that was hit died, while the passenger in that vehicle and the driver who had been going the wrong way were injured.
The driver who is responsible for the accident has admitted to drinking alcohol prior to driving her vehicle, and she is expected to be charged with vehicular homicide by intoxication and vehicular assault. Unfortunately, fatal accidents like this one that are caused by drivers who are intoxicated are not an uncommon occurrence in Tennessee. Drunk driving is a major problem in Tennessee, where the DUI fatality rate is forty percent higher than the national average.
While criminal charges go part of the way towards holding intoxicated drivers responsible for the injuries and losses that they cause, they do not help accident victims and their families recover for the injuries and losses that they have suffered. Personal injury attorneys can help the victims of drunk driving accidents and their families pursue compensation for their injuries and losses.
Losing a loved one or being severely injured in any automobile accident is a painful experience. When the accident is caused by a drunk driver, the experience is even more painful because it was caused by someone else’s choice to act irresponsibly. As you begin the process of recovering from the injuries or loss that you have experienced, you may become concerned about medical bills and lost wages. Healing from a severe injury takes time, and the cost of physical therapy and ongoing medical care can add up quickly, especially if you have to take time off from work because of your injuries. Fortunately, you can pursue a claim for damages based upon your medical bills and lost wages, in addition to the pain and suffering that you are experiencing.
At the heart of every drunk driving accident case is a driver who acted negligently. The Tennessee personal injury attorneys at Bailey & Greer, PLLC have a great deal of experience in proving negligence. Our attorneys know how to combine the information that is contained in police reports with testimony from witnesses and accident experts to present a convincing case on your behalf. We help our clients to understand what their cases are truly worth, and we work diligently to obtain settlement offers that will adequately compensate them for their losses or damages. In the event that an adequate settlement cannot be reached through negotiation, our team of experienced trial attorneys can take your case to court in pursuit of the compensation that you deserve. To learn more about how we can help you with your drunk driving accident injury case, please call 901-680-9777 to schedule a time to speak with us.
Since graduating magna cum laude in 2005 from the University of Memphis School of Law, Thomas has helped make a difference in the lives of victims of serious personal injury, wrongful death, and professional negligence. Thomas has extensive trial experience in both state and federal court. Among other victories in the courtroom, Thomas obtained several impressive jury verdicts and settlements
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