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Drunk Driving Accidents
Drunk driving kills; alcohol was involved in more than 35% of all fatal car accidents in Nebraska during 2007. Yet every day, drivers continue to get behind the wheel of a car after drinking – more than 13,000 people were arrested for driving under the influence last year.
The bottom line is that Nebraska drivers know that drinking and driving does not mix, and when drivers choose to ignore the law and hurt someone as a result, they must be held accountable.
If you or someone you love has been injured by a drunk driver anywhere in Nebraska, including Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, Grand Island, Kearney, Hastings, North Platte, Norfolk, Columbus, Scottsbluff, Ogallala and Offutt Air Force Base, call Dyer Law toll free at 1-888-393-7529 or contact us via email. We're ready to help with a free initial consultation.
At Dyer Law, drunk driving cases are a priority:
- We represented a mother struck by a drunk driver who suffered such serious back injuries that she lost her job – and her ability to successfully care for her young children. We helped her obtain the financial compensation needed to keep her family together and care for her medical condition.
- Another client was a police officer who suffered serious injuries when a drunk driver rear-ended his car. We fought the insurance company to make sure the officer received adequate compensation for his damages.
Drunk driving is a serious crime, and if you are hurt by an intoxicated driver, that motorist will face criminal charges. The driver also faces civil liability for causing your injuries. You have the right to file a claim for the damages you have suffered, including:
- Medical costs
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages or earning capacity
- Injuries that cause the death of a loved one may also be grounds for a wrongful death suit
Winning a lawsuit against the driver may not cure your injuries, but it will help you to pay for medical treatment and protect your family from the serious financial repercussions that often occur when a severe injury prevents you from working.
If you are involved in an accident with a drunk driver, call 911 immediately to obtain medical help and file a police report. If you are seriously injured, contact the attorneys at Dyer Law as soon as possible. When you contact us soon after your accident, we’re able to document the accident scene more effectively and contact any witnesses while their memory of the accident is still fresh. We will review your medical prognosis, including long-term expectations for your recovery, and use this information to put together the most fair and accurate claim amount for damages.
The attorneys at Dyer Law have extensive experience handling drunk driving accident cases. We’ve represented drunk driving accident victims throughout Nebraska – and we’re ready to help you. Dyer Law offers prospective clients an initial case evaluation for FREE in person or over the phone. Contact us seven days a week by calling 1-888-393-7529 or via email.
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