DUI Accident Lawyer Edmond, OK
DUI Accident Lawyer
Even though driving while intoxicated is illegal because it is dangerous, innocent people get injured badly enough in collisions with drunk drivers to warrant the need for a good Edmond, OK DUI accident lawyer to help them get compensation for expenses that are the result of their injuries. The dedicated team at Polchinski & Smith Personal Injury Lawyers has been defending the rights of injury victims and their families for a collective 54 years. We have 24/7 live answering and offer free case consultations with no obligations. Call us any time you are in need of help after an accident.
Oklahoma DUI Laws
If a person in Oklahoma is found driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher, they can be charged with driving while under the influence (DUI). If a person is between 0.05% and 0.08% BAC and their ability to drive is impaired they may be charged with driving while impaired (DWI). If a person does not meet this criterion but they are under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the point that their driving ability is impaired, they might be charged with a DUI. Oklahoma has a zero-tolerance policy for drivers under the legal drinking age of 21. This means that an underage driver cannot have any alcohol in their system and if they do, they may be charged with a DUI or DWI. The reason for these strict laws is to protect motorists and to make Oklahoma highways and roads safe. If you or someone you love has been injured because of an intoxicated driver’s negligence (of getting behind the wheel intoxicated) an Edmond DUI accident lawyer may be able to help the victim seek monetary compensation for their expenses that are related to their injury and accident, as well as for their pain and suffering.
DUI Accident Injuries
When innocent people are in collisions caused by drunk or otherwise intoxicated drivers, their injuries can range anywhere from minor scrapes and bruises to injuries such as broken bones and serious wounds and lacerations- and unfortunately, many DUI accident injury victims suffer from catastrophic and life-altering injuries such as traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and spinal cord injuries that can cause long-term and permanent paralysis and cognitive impairment, the need to amputate limbs, and burns so severe that they cause permanent disfigurement. Any injury that a person goes to see a doctor to treat costs money but serious injuries can cause exorbitant mounts and these will often be long-term expenses.
DUI Injury Costs
When factoring the cost of DUI accident injuries, the victim’s medical expenses, as well as things such as loss of income, the need to modify one’s living space, long-term care, etc., and the victim’s pain and suffering, should be factored in when determining the amount of compensation a victim seeks.
Contact A DUI Accident Lawyer
If you or someone you love has been injured by a negligent driver who was under the influence, the sooner you contact an Edmond DUI accident lawyer the sooner they may be able to start defending your right to compensation. The dedicated and compassionate team at Polchinski & Smith Personal Injury Lawyers is here to help. Call us any time of the day or night, any day of the year.
