Minnesota Drunk Driving Injury Lawyer
Drunk drivers actually put other people on the road in more danger than themselves, making the choice to drive after too many drinks clearly wrong. Sadly, Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and Driving Under the Influence (DUI) are both very common.
In 2006, there were 13,470 fatalities in crashes involving inebriated drivers, composing 32% of the total traffic fatalities for that year. Still more people sustained serious injuries in DWI accidents but were fortunate enough to survive.
Minnesota law takes drunk driving very seriously. People who are convicted of DWI face heavy fines, community service, jail time, and suspension or loss of their driver’s licenses. This makes the roads a little safer by discouraging people from driving drunk. But how does it help those who have already been injured by criminally negligent drivers?
If You’ve Been the Victim of a Drunk Driver
If you or a loved one has been injured by an intoxicated driver, it is important that you know what your legal options are. Successfully filing a Minnesota personal injury suit against the responsible party can win you compensation for:
- Past, present, and future medical expenses
- Wages lost to medical leave or loss of your job
- Your current physical and emotional suffering
Contact Terry & Slane Today
For a consultation about your case,
contact the offices of
Minnesota drunk driving injury lawyers Terry & Slane at 612-333-5544 to schedule a consultation.