Drunk driving: In a single year, more than 10,000 people die in alcohol-related car accidents, and far more victims deal with serious injuries. Here at Thurswell Law, we are ready to help you or a loved one recover monetary compensation from a drunk driver. In Michigan, it is possible to recover monetary compensation from both the drunk driver as well as the establishment that served alcohol to the driver.
Nobody should have to go through the pain that drunk driving accidents in Michigan cause, from grieving over the death of a loved one to the rehabilitation that comes after sustaining serious injuries. That is why our car accident attorneys are here to make sure you are fairly compensated for your suffering. You should not have to pay for the medical bills or funeral resulting from an accident that was someone else’s fault.
When an Accident Occurs – Who Is Responsible?
When people decide to drive drunk, they are endangering themselves and everyone around them. When this decision causes death or injury, as it so often does, the driver must own up to the consequences. Thurswell Law works diligently so that you and your loved ones receive a settlement that can alleviate the grief and pain this accident caused you and your family.
We will we go after the drunk driver. And, thanks to Michigan dram shop laws, we can hold the establishment that over-served the drunk driver responsible as well. Dram shop laws essentially say that bars, restaurants, even hosts of parties have a duty to avoid over-serving, especially when they know that the person they’re serving will be getting behind the wheel. When an establishment over-serves and a drunk driving accident results, the establishment should pay for its irresponsible actions. These settlements can only be won if the establishment is properly notified of the claim in a timely fashion; if it is not given a written notice within a certain time period, it cannot be held responsible.
Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers in Michigan
Thurswell Law can help. We understand that Michigan laws require fast work when it comes to filing drunk driving claims, something that is difficult to do when you are not an expert. Call Thurswell Law at 248-354-2222 for a free consultation, before it’s too late.
If you can’t come to us, we’ll come to you.
Rear-End Collisions – Who is Responsible?
Over 6 million car accidents are reported in the U.S. each year. Of these, more than 2.5 million are rear-end collisions, making them the most common type of automobile accident in the United States.
Where Rear-End Collisions Happen
While rear-end collisions can occur virtually anywhere, there are certain situations that may put you more at risk than others. These situations include:
- Drunk Driving
- Stop lights and high-volume intersections
- Situations involving rapid acceleration and deceleration (such as traffic, construction zones)
- Parking lots
Injuries Resulting from Rear-End Collisions
While all Michigan car accidents are serious, rear-end collisions produce some of the worst consequences. Drivers and passengers can sustain many different types of injuries as the result of a rear-end collision, including:
- Neck and back sprains
- Soft tissue injuries
- Broken bones
- Serious head or brain damage from whiplash
The serious effects of whiplash can take months and sometimes years before they show up. For this reason, it is important that you seek immediate medical attention after being involved in a rear-end collision.
Getting Help After Drunk Driving Car Accidents in Michigan
If you have been involved in a drunk driving car accident in Michigan, then you have the legal right to be fully compensated for medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and the lingering effects that an injury may have on your life.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a rear-end collision, do not delay. Contact an attorney at Thurswell Law immediately. Our experienced lawyers can be contacted 24/7 for a free consultation. Call us at (248) 354-2222.
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