Drunk
driving has for a few decades been the biggest threat to public safety in
America (America is not the only country with this problem). There is one way
America could eliminate this problem and that is to get rid of alcohol like
Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries. But it seems most Americans are not too
interested in going that route. That is a little stark, a little extreme. Even Chandler,
AZ drunk driving accident lawyers do not advocate that.
Drunk drivers not only put their own
lives in danger but kill thousands of other people including motorists,
cyclists, pedestrians, construction workers, and so on. The Zachary Law Group
has been involved with this issue on both sides of the aisle for years – they know
the law and the system. If you need legal help in this matter and you are in
the Phoenix area of Mesa and Chandler – you need to call them.
According to the National Highway Transport
Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly one third of all traffic fatalities
are due to drunk driving and this accounts for a shocking 28 deaths on average
in America every single day. To put things into perspective, that is over one
death an hour. These are the sobering facts.
Law enforcement, state, and federal
legislators, and anti-drunk driving non-governmental organizations are all
doing everything in their power to curb the evil that is drunk driving but the
unfortunate reality is that drunk driving still persists and is still a
merciless killer.
Civil lawsuit vs criminal proceedings
against a drunk driver
Drunk driving offenders face severe
penalties and fines but they are better off on every level with a Chandler, AZ
drunk driving accident lawyer such as those from the Zachary Law Group. Even
first time offenders are hit with some serious punishments, and repeat
offenders can find themselves behind bars for a very long time indeed.
After a drunk driving accident, the
state prosecutors will undoubtedly file criminal charges against the drunk
driver. However, these criminal charges may punish the drunk driver for his
actions but it will not provide the victims with any sort of relief.
Why do you need a drunk driving accident
lawyer?
Victims
of drunk drivers always have the option of filing a civil lawsuit against
the drunk driver and/or his or her auto insurer in order to receive
compensation for their damages using a Central, Mesa, or Chandler Arizona drunk
driving accident attorneys. This civil lawsuit may be a personal injury
lawsuit, property damage lawsuit, or a wrongful death lawsuit depending on the
specifics of the case.
If you are the victim of a drunk driver
then consult with a lawyer right away and get started working on your case.
With the help of a lawyer you will be able to sue the drunk driver and his/her
auto insurer and receive compensation for both economic damages and
non-economic damages that you have incurred.
Legal professionals know that as a
plaintiff in the case, you will bear the burden of proof. What this means is
that you have the responsibility to prove that the drunk driver was negligent,
and caused the damages. It is not an easy task prove this. You will need the
assistance of an expert Arizona drunk driving accident lawyer.
Four steps defined
There are basically four steps to
prove your case. To begin with, you need to establish that the defendant owed
you a duty (which in this case would be the duty of driving with consideration
to others on public roads). The next step would be to prove that the defendant
breached this duty (by driving drunk) and this requires evidence that a lawyer
can help gather and present it in court.
The next step would be to establish a
connection between the breach in duty and your damages, and provide a breakdown
of the damages you are seeking. Your Chandler, Arizona drunk driving accident
lawyer will help you along the way and all the way to the end. Let the Zachary
Law Group (http://zacharylawgroup.com/criminal-defense-lawyers-queen-creek/)
be in the driver’s seat on this one.
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