Injury From An At-Fault DWI OffenderAlcohol-impaired driving is one of the most frequent and deadliest crimes in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, alcohol was a factor in 11,773 motor vehicle-related deaths in 2008 – 32 percent of all traffic fatalities that year. In North Carolina, alcohol was a factor in 423 motor vehicle deaths in 2008 – 29.5 percent of all the state’s traffic fatalities that year. Each of these percentage points represents lives lost to drunk driving. But these statistics just relate to fatalities. Injuries related to drunk driving happen more frequently than fatalities – and even “minor” injuries can have long-term health implications. Agreeing to a settlement before these long-term costs are taken into account can leave you responsible for future medical expenses and other costs. The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin works hard to prevent drunk driving, as well as represent victims of drunk driving accidents. The firm is a significant supporter of the North Carolina Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and sponsors the annual “Walk Like MADD” fundraiser in Raleigh, North Carolina each March. The firm has also sponsored public service announcements on television about the dangers of drunk driving. The commitment to eradicating drunk driving extends to the highest level of the firm. The firm’s founder and president, Attorney James S. Farrin, and the firm’s managing attorney for personal injury, Michael Jordan, both serve on the Advisory Board for the North Carolina Chapter of MADD. While the firm works to make the roads safer, innocent people are still injured by drunk drivers far too often. At the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, our attorneys take special pride in assisting the victims of drunk drivers. If you are a victim of any car accident, you may be entitled to recover expenses related to medical care, property damage and pain & suffering, including emotional distress. Victims of car accidents that involve “willful or wanton conduct” such as drunk driving may be entitled to seek punitive (punishment) damages, as well. The state of North Carolina specifically admonishes against drunk driving and allows the potential of punitive damages as a way to deter drunk driving. Of course, punitive damages may apply to other situations as well if the conduct of the at-fault individual was particularly flagrant and egregious. There are many ways a personal injury lawyer may be able to help you get fair compensation for your injuries. |
