The dangers of driving while impaired by alcohol are well documented, and every driver knows that this is illegal. Unfortunately, drunk drivers continue to cause serious accidents in and around our area. Victims of drunk driving accidents regularly sustain catastrophic injuries. Unfortunately, many people die each year due to DUI accidents. At Randall, Page & Bruch, P.C., we are here to help when you need a Virginia drunk driving accident attorney. Our team will thoroughly investigate your case in order to secure full compensation for your losses. We are ready to help DUI accident victims throughout the greater Southampton and Greensville County areas.
Drunk driving is illegal, and this type of driving behavior can lead to serious crashes. Unfortunately, despite awareness campaigns and ramped up DUI enforcement, these incidents remain far too common.
According to data available from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, we know that there were a total of 827 traffic fatalities and more than 65,000 traffic injuries during the latest year of data available across the Commonwealth. The DMV also shows that there were:
This data reveals that approximately 32% of all traffic fatalities across the Commonwealth during the latest reporting year were the result of a drunk driver. This is an astounding statistic that shows just how dangerous drunk drivers really are on the roadways.
Looking at the Virginia DMV data, we can see that drunk drivers pose a significant threat on the roadway. At Randall, Page & Bruch, P.C., our Virginia DUI accident attorneys regularly help clients who have sustained the following injuries in these incidents:
Every state has time limits that dictate how long DUI accident victims have to file personal injury claims against the alleged negligent party. These time limits are called the statute of limitations. In Virginia, victims of drunk driving crashes have a two-year window with which to file a claim against the alleged drunk driver to recover compensation for their losses. However, insurance claims need to be filed very soon after an accident occurs, often within days of the incident occurring.
If you or somebody you care about has been injured in an accident caused by a driver impaired by alcohol or drugs, contact an attorney immediately. At Randall, Page & Bruch, P.C., we pledged to investigate every aspect of your case in order to secure the compensation you need. This can include:
When you need a drunk driving accident attorney in Virginia, you can contact us for a free consultation of your case by clicking here or by calling 757-742-6115. Our team is here to help victims of these accidents throughout the Southampton and Greensville County areas, and all of the municipalities within.
