Greenville DUI Accidents Attorney
While there are a lot of dangerous and distracted drivers out there, drunk drivers are among the deadliest. In the State of South Carolina, if you’re injured by a driver who is found to be over the legal limit of .08 percent blood alcohol concentration (BAC), that can be a deciding factor when it comes to proving their fault and responsibility in your car accident claim. If you’ve been injured by an impaired driver, you need an experienced Greenville, South Carolina, DUI accident attorney in your corner.
The Statistics
The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) shares the following dire statistics regarding drunk driving in the United States:
- Each day, 37 people lose their lives to drunk drivers.
- In a recent year, 13,384 people were killed by drunk drivers, which is a 14 percent increase over the prior year.
- In a recent year, 2,266 people were killed by motorists who were impaired by alcohol but were technically under the legal limit.
The .08 percent legal limit is not a magic dividing line that separates sober drivers from drunk drivers. In South Carolina, motorists whose driving is affected by the consumption of alcohol can be ticketed for DUI even if they don’t reach that legal limit.
The Elements of Your Claim
To bring a successful car accident claim, you must prove that the other driver failed to live up to their responsibility for your safety. Being under the influence of alcohol is a clear breach of this duty of care owed. The additional elements of your claim include that the driver’s negligence was the direct cause of the accident that left you injured, and that you suffered losses that are recognized by the law as a result.
Your Legal Damages
The legal damages – or losses you experience as a result of the other driver’s negligence, such as impairment – can include all the following:
- Property damage to your car and its contents
- Medical bills that may be ongoing and may need to address related future healthcare needs
- Lost income that may need to address career losses and losses related to your earning potential over time, which can include an emotional component
- Physical and emotional pain and suffering that can interfere with your overall recovery and can be especially difficult to resolve
Ensuring that your complete damages are well represented is pivotal to your ability to obtain the compensation to which you are entitled.
Reach Out to an Experienced Greenville DUI Accident Attorney Today
The knowledgeable DUI accident attorneys at Fulton Barr Attorneys At Law in Greenville, South Carolina, have witnessed the pain and destruction drunk drivers can cause and are committed to fighting for claim resolutions that support our clients’ fullest recoveries and brightest futures. Your claim matters, so please contact or call us today at 864-235-3154 for more information.
