Hit by a Drunk Driver

The holidays are among us, and holiday gatherings are going on every weekend it seems. Some people make terrible choices and choose to drive under the influence. If you have been hit by a drunk driver, you may be eligible to bring a claim.

Hit by a Drunk Driver | Life-Changing Injuries

Thousands of people are arrested for drinking and driving in the Buffalo area every year. Nationwide, there were over 10,000 people killed in accidents involving drunk drivers in 2013, which averages out to more than one death per hour as a result of people choosing to drive while under the influence of alcohol.

While the number of fatalities caused by drinking and driving is staggering, thousands of more people suffer serious and life changing personal injury in drunk driving accidents. Drunk drivers who cause serious injury or wrongful death face criminal charges. A criminal conviction, however, does not compensate the injured person or their family for the harm caused by the drunk driver’s irresponsible behavior.

Hit by a Drunk Driver | Hire an Attorney

The Buffalo drunk driver accident attorneys at Friedman & Ranzenhofer, believe that drunk drivers who cause injury or death should be held accountable not only in criminal court, but also required to reimburse an injured person or, in the case of a death, a deceased person’s family for the damage they have caused. This includes payment of any uncompensated medical expenses and wages, along with compensation for the pain and suffering they have caused the injured person.

In cases where the drunk driver’s behavior is particularly dangerous, it may even be possible to recover additional damages, called punitive damages, which are not available in most other motor vehicle accident cases.

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If you or a loved one has been injured in an auto accident due to a drunk driver, contact our experienced Buffalo drunk driver accident attorneys for dedicated representation. We will pursue full and fair compensation for the injuries you have sustained.

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