Minnesota Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers
There are so many things that can go wrong on the roads and highways. Speeding, poor weather conditions and inexperienced or fatigued drivers can all result in a serious car accident. However, the majority of car accidents across the United States are caused by drinking and driving. Drinking and driving, driving while intoxicated or driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a significant criminal offense. Not only are you endangering your own life by choosing to get into the driver’s seat after a few drinks, but you are also risking the lives of everyone else on the road. This includes the drivers and passengers of other vehicles as well as motorcyclists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident due to a drunk driver, then Contact the McEwen & Kestner, PLLC to discuss your legal options.
Types Of Car Accident Injuries
If you have been injured due to a drinking and driving accident, you may be facing the following injuries
- Broken or fractured bones due to the heavy impact of a car crash
- Serious head injuries
- Spinal injuries
- Concussion or brain damage
- Paralysis
- Death
All injuries, no matter how minor they are, can result in physical, emotional and financial trauma. Do not suffer in silence. We can help make sense of the legal confusion that surrounds this road accident.
If you believe your injury is due to a defective medical device, our attorney can investigate.
Under the state of Minnesota, anyone caught driving a vehicle with a blood-alcohol content of .08 or higher is guilty of drinking and driving. This generally equates to one to two standard drinks. If the driver that has caused an accident is found guilty of driving while intoxicated, then he could be facing hefty fines and a possible jail fine depending on the circumstances surrounding the accident. If the accident has caused a death, then the driver may be found guilty of criminal vehicular homicide, a type of manslaughter. If the accident has resulted in serious injury, then the driver may be looking at a gross misdemeanor or felony conviction.
Minneapolis Personal Injury Lawyer
It is important that you focus on recovering and moving on from any personal injury accident. We will work out the legal kinks so you can focus on getting your life back in order. This may mean hiring someone to help you out, putting the children into day care for the time being, attending rehabilitation and therapy sessions and resting as much as possible.
We can ensure that you are financially compensated for the following:
- Medical expenses such as doctor’s appointment, surgery and pain killers
- Emotional expenses such as therapy
- Rehabilitation fees
- In-home care, nanny care and other expenses incurred while recovering
- Loss of income, loss of quality of life compensation
Contact Our Minneapolis MN Team of Attorneys
Drinking and driving is a senseless crime that can result in serious personal injury and devastation. If you have been the victim of a drinking and driving accident, then you need to speak up against this crime. Contact the McEwen & Kestner, PLLC at 651-224-3833 or toll-free at (612) 324-1541 today to get the legal advice and financial compensation you deserve.