Did you know that statistically, one out of every three people in the U.S. will be involved in an alcohol-related accident in their lifetime? This statistic is astonishing but very real. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are approximately 10,839 people who die in drunk driving crashes across this nation each year, …
DUI Driver Sentenced to 20 Years for Fatal Crash
Drunk driving continues to be a devastating cause of fatal accidents, with statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showing an increase in DUI-related fatalities from 9,865 in 2011 to 10,322 in 2013. A significant percentage of these fatal accidents involved drivers with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.15 percent or higher—nearly …
Woman Gets DUI With Children in the Car
Fortunately, no one was injured when a Clayton woman drove off the road and through a neighborhood picnic area. The woman had two children in her car when she crashed through the Mill Mobile Home Park in Rex and demolished two picnic tables. She then drove under a fence, through a ditch, and headed the …
Drunk Priest Faces DUI, Weapons Charge
According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), DUI accident fatalities increased from 9,865 in 2011 to 10,322 in 2013. The NHTSA reported that the majority of DUI accidents with fatalities involved drivers whose blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was 0.15 percent or higher, or almost twice the legal limit. A 2006 study …
Baby Killed, Family Injured in Georgia DUI
According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 2,597 people were killed in United States traffic accidents in December 2010. Of those, 775 deaths involved alcohol-impaired drivers. A 2006 study by the NHTSA estimated that there is one drunk driving fatality in the United States every 30 minutes.Georgia’s Driving Under the Influence …
4 Common Questions Asked by DUI Victims
What should I do if I am involved in an accident with a drunk driver?The first thing you should do is make sure that you call the police and you have a police report. When calling the police, let the dispatcher know that you suspect the driver is intoxicated. You should also make sure you …
The Dos and Don’ts of Impact Statements for Georgia DUI Victims
DUI accident victims in Georgia and nationwide are often given the opportunity to address the court and offender in a criminal proceeding through a Victim Impact Statement. This is a victim’s chance to tell the court how the crash has impacted his or her life emotionally, financially, and physically. In order to make your statement …
What Every DUI Victim Needs to Know
In Pain? Call Shane! Our team at Shane Smith Law will review your case, free of charge, and explain your legal options. Victims of drunk driving accidents often receive low settlement offers because they do not know about all the damages available to them. The law offers justice through punitive damages, but insurance adjusters will …
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