Alcohol Related Injuries

Alcohol Related Injuries

If you have recently been involved in an accident and suffered an injury, or if someone close to you has been injured or killed in an accident by someone under the influence of alcohol, you may have the legal right to obtain compensation.  Alcohol related accidents that result in serious injuries can permanently negatively impact the victim's health and lifestyle.  If the accident was caused by an alcohol impaired individual, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, loss of wages and other losses.

Alcohol related fatalities accounted for 41% of total highway deaths in 2002. A total of 17,419 persons were killed in alcohol related motor vehicle crashes, 15,019 of which involved a driver or nonoccupant with blood alcohol content of 0.08 or greater. Alcohol was also factor in 40% of motor vehicle pedestrian deaths.  For more information regarding drunk driving and alcohol related issues, visit the OptimusLaw® DUI / DWI Help Center. 

According to the National Center for Injury Prevention & Control drugs other than alcohol (e.g., marijuana and cocaine) have been identified as factors in 18% of motor vehicle driver deaths.

In 2002, the U.S. Coast Guard reported 5,705 boating incidents in which 4,062 participants were reported injured and another 750 were killed. Alcohol was involved in 39% of reported boating fatalities.

Number of Fatalities in Alcohol Related Motor Vehicle Crashes
Year	Persons Killed	Percentage of Alcohol Related Deaths
1990	22,587	51%
1991	20,159	49%
1992	18,290	47%
1993	17,908	45%
1994	17,308	43%
1995	17,732	42%
1996	17,749	42%
1997	16,711	40%
1998	16,673	40%
1999	16,572	40%
2000	17,380	41%
2001	17,400	41%
2002	17,419	41%
Total	233,888	---

Alcohol related personal injury cases are usually complex and expensive. You should always consult a qualified, licensed lawyer. You may contact the sponsoring law firm below to discuss the injury or schedule a free consultation. These personal injury cases are normally handled on a contingency basis. Typically there are no fees unless the lawyer obtains a settlement or award for you.

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If you have an Accident Injury matter or case and want legal advice for your specific situation, call the law firm below to schedule an initial consultation. 

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