Georgia DUI Accident Attorney

Griffin firm works to hold drunk drivers accountable for the harm they cause

Larry Keith Evans, the Georgia DUI accident attorney at Evans & Evans Attorneys at Law, P.C. in Griffin takes on defendants who got behind the wheel while impaired and then caused a crash. Regardless of the particular substance ingested by the driver, our accomplished Georgia lawyer handles insurance claims and litigation designed to secure compensation for the victims of defendants’ negligence.

What is impaired driving?

A driver who is under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance while in control of a vehicle is in violation of Georgia law. Even over-the-counter medications can affect a motorist enough to justify a criminal charge. Whether the substance involved is alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, heroin or allergy medicine, drivers risk civil and criminal penalties if they take something that lessens their ability to drive responsibly.

Why does drinking and driving cause accidents?

Various specific effects of drug or alcohol use can alter a motorist’s ability to operate their vehicle safely. Consuming intoxicating beverages, controlled substances and even certain appropriately prescribed medications can result in one or more of the following:

• Lack of focus
• Drowsiness behind the wheel
• Blurred vision
• Loss of judgment
• Slow reaction time

Tying a driver’s actions to a particular substance can be complicated. Our Griffin car accident attorney has the experience and network of experts to determine if an impairment contributed to the crash that injured you.

When do most drunk driving accidents occur?

You could be hit by an intoxicated driver at any time of day, but the highest percentage of fatal DUI accidents occur during the period between midnight and 3 a.m. Data on fatal crashes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that more than half of the motorists in these collisions are between 21 and 34 years old. Whether the driver who hit you fits into the demographic profile or not, we will make every legal effort to hold them accountable. Remember that in a personal injury lawsuit for civil damages, you do not have to prove that the defendant committed any crime. Even if the motorist’s blood-alcohol concentration was below the 0.8 percent level that constitutes legal intoxication for most Georgia drivers, you can still win damages at trial by showing they were impaired behind the wheel.

Injuries that can occur in a DUI accident

A sober motorist can often lessen the severity of a crash by braking or swerving before contact is made. Unfortunately, someone who is impaired might not able to do so. Accordingly, DUI accidents often result in medical conditions involving ongoing pain and incapacity, such as spinal cord damage and traumatic brain injuries. Many of these collisions are fatal. In personal injury and wrongful death claims, we thoroughly analyze the extent of current and future damages and strive to collect an appropriate amount for clients, even if that means going beyond the liable driver’s insurance coverage.

Compensation for DUI accident victims

Our attorney works diligently to hold negligent drivers accountable for their dangerous behavior. You have two years from the date of the crash to file a claim, but witnesses and evidence become harder to locate as time passes, so contacting a lawyer promptly is your best option. We get to work immediately in pursuit of compensation for healthcare costs, lost wages and other available damages associated the accident. This includes cases where a passenger riding with an impaired driver is the injured party, even if they had consumed alcohol or drugs themselves.

Contact a Griffin attorney for a free consultation if you were injured by a drunk driver

Evans & Evans Attorneys at Law, P.C. represents Georgia clients in auto accident claims where the at-fault driver was impaired by alcohol or drugs. Please call 770-228-5530 or contact us online to set up a free consultation with an experienced lawyer. Our office is in Griffin.