Columbus Drunk Driving Accident Attorney
All states in the United States prohibit driving while under the influence of alcohol. Driving under the influence is defined as a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or greater while 21 years or older or a blood alcohol content of .02% or greater while under the age of 21. In Ohio strict penalties are enforced for drivers who violate these laws.
Despite laws prohibiting drunk driving, impaired drivers cause car accidents, pedestrian accidents, motorcycle accidents, and personal injury matters each year, which result in significant injuries and fatalities to others.
At the law office of Brian G. Miller Co., L.P.A., our drunk driving accident attorneys in Columbus, Ohio provide expert legal assistance to those who have been involved in accidents caused by a drunk driver.
Alcohol’s serious effects on drivers can cause serious accidents
According to the Dubowski Table of Alcohol Influence, a widely accepted scientific study, alcohol can have serious implications on a driver’s ability to safety drive. Depending on the level of alcohol consumption, the following impairments may occur:
- Increased self-confidence
- Diminution of attention, judgment, and control
- Loss of efficiency in finer performance tests
- Loss of critical judgment
- Decreased sensory response
- Delay of reaction time
As a result of the above impairments on a driver’s physical abilities, serious accidents can occur when drunk drivers decide to get behind the wheel. If you or a loved one has been injured in an Ohio drunk driving accident caused by another, our law firm can help.
Additional damages may also be available to victims of drunk driving accidents
A serious auto accident can create a number of problems, such as increasing medical bills, lost wages and ability to work, and in some cases catastrophic or permanent injury. As Columbus drunk driving accident attorneys, we can help. Our Columbus drunk driving accident attorneys can ensure accountability and appropriate compensation for your harms and losses.
- Loss of past wages
- Loss of future earning capability
- Disability or Permanency
- Pain and Suffering
- Past medical expenses
- Expenses for future medical care
However, in addition to the typical damages that may be recoverable in a car accident lawsuit, victims of drunk driving accidents may also pursue a claim against a bar or restaurant if employees of those establishments served a noticeably drunk driver. The viability and extent of these claims are often factually specific and depend upon various factors. Those who are interested in discussing whether this claim is viable should be encouraged to speak with an Ohio drunk driving accident lawyer.
Why should you hire Brian G. Miller Co., L.P.A. as your Columbus drunk driving injury lawyer?
Each car crash creates unique challenges and hurdles that make working with an attorney advantageous. Attempting to address such issues on your own, or working with an insurance company, prior to speaking with a car accident attorney, may be to your detriment. You may not obtain full value for your case, your statement may jeopardize your claims or case value, you may feel pressured to accept a settlement, or you may be settling prematurely. Consulting with an experienced, trusted Ohio Personal Injury Attorney with experience litigating car accident claims can ensure that your claims are properly managed. Further, having an experienced and diligent Columbus drunk driving accident attorney on your side is the best way to ensure your rights are protected and that you are being compensated appropriately for your losses.
Not only is our law firm experienced and skilled in working these claims, but we also have earned a reputation for success over the years with our members being recognized:
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 100;
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40;
- America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators;
- Top 100 Jury Verdicts in the United States.
Call Brian G. Miller Co., L.P.A. to discuss your potential claims
To schedule a free consultation to discuss your potential drunk driving accident claims or other personal injury claims, please call (614) 221-4035.
