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James Scott Farrin North Carolina DWI Accident Lawyer

DWI Accidents by the Numbers

40% of U.S. car accidents each year are caused by impaired drivers, and it happens over and over again. Approximately one-third of all drivers arrested for DWI are repeat offenders, and impaired drivers account for more criminal offense citations than all other crimes combined (Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2003). Any car accident attorney has spoken with at least one family that has suffered the devastating consequences of this behavior.

Aggravating Factors Your Car Accident Lawyer Should Know

Aggravating factors are serious matters that can affect your DWI accident case, especially if you have been injured. You should consider the counsel of a personal injury lawyer if you know of or suspect that there are aggravating factors in your car accident, especially if:

  • The negligent driver had a BAC of 0.16 or more (twice the legal limit)
  • A minor child (under the age of 16) was present in the DWI offender's car
  • The driver was charged with reckless driving
  • The driver had a bad traffic record
  • The driver was driving with a revoked license
  • The driver was speeding in excess of 30 mph over the legal limit
  • The driver seemed uncooperative with the police officer on the scene
  • The driver attempted to elude arrest
  • You suffered significant property damage

In North Carolina, if certain aggravating factors are present, convicted DWI offenders must serve jail time. If you have suffered an injury in a dwi accident, speaking to a personal injury attorney without delay may be in your best interest.

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Punitive Damages

All negligent behavior is serious, especially when it causes personal injury, serious harm or death. As a personal injury law firm that has spoken with thousands of car accident victims, we are well aware of the serious toll that driving while impaired takes on our clients, our friends and our communities.

Victims of car accidents that involve negligent behavior such as drunk driving may be entitled to punitive damages in their car accident case. The state of North Carolina takes drunk driving seriously. So do we. Call us today at 1-800-220-7321.

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Find Out if You Need a Car Accident Lawyer

Car Accident Injuries

Injuries resulting from car crashes can include whiplash, head and brain injury, damages to joints, bones, muscles, and various other soft tissue injuries.

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Dealing with Property Damage

It is often a greater benefit to deal with an insurer directly concerning property damage rather than hire a car accident lawyer.

Car Accident Case Review

Once we receive your information, we will route your inquiry to our car accident injury team. Every effort will be made to contact you within one business day. You will never be obligated to hire a car accident lawyer. For immediate help call us now, toll-free, at 1-866-780-3551.

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