Drunk Driving Dangers in Arizona

    PHOENIX, AZ, August 06, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The threat of a drunk driver on the road is a frightening prospect for another driver. Drunk driving is against the law and can be prosecuted as a criminal offense. In Arizona in 2006 there were 502 fatalities from drunk driving. Drivers have a responsibility to not drive under the influence for the safety of themselves and the drivers around them. If you or a loved one have been the victim of someone else's drunk driving, you may be entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering. An Arizona personal injury attorney can bring these neglectful and reckless drivers to justice.

Along with the many deaths that occur because of drunk driving, there are also many different kinds of injuries that can change your life forever. Some of the injuries that can occur due to a drunk driving accident include:

Types of Injuries

• Death
• Coma
• Brain damage
• Scarring/bruising
• Deformity
• Broken bones
• Spinal cord injury
• Amputation

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 36 people die and over 700 hundred people are injured due to a motor vehicle accident with an alcohol impaired driver. This type of accident can change your life forever and disrupt your everyday tasks. The different types of compensation that an Arizona personal injury lawyer can help you receive vary on your case, but examples include:

Types of Compensation

• Work compensation - if you had to miss work due to your injuries, pain and suffering, or due to a lack of vehicle destroyed in the accident.
• Hospital bills - your hospital bills can be thousands of dollars depending on your injuries and the severity of the accident.
• Physical Therapy - may be required for an indefinite amount of time depending on your injuries.
• Pain and Suffering- if you have lost a loved one, or suffered severe emotional damage due to your accident, you may be entitled to compensation.

A drunk driving accident does not only affect drivers, but sometimes can affect pedestrians walking alongside the roads. On May 7, 2009 a drunk driver hit a woman's baby stroller, causing the infant to be knocked out of the stroller in Phoenix, AZ. Most pedestrians do not expect these accidents to happen to them, but anyone can be in danger of these reckless drivers.

Contact an Arizona Personal Injury Attorney

Taking precautions while you are driving cannot fully protect you from the unexpected impact of a driver under the influence. Drunk driving accidents are just as common in Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, Mesa and surrounding areas and can have life altering consequences. Talking to an Arizona Personal injury attorney is a step towards ensuring that you receive the compensation you deserve and help you deal with this tough situation. For more information please contact: www.solomonrelihan.com

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