AtThe Hoffmann Law Firm, L.L.C., we only handle auto accident claims and are very good at our job. Drunk driving, whether it results in a car accident or a truck accident, is a tragedy that should have been avoided. Let us help you obtain the maximum compensation for your claim. Wh...
Drunk driving crashes are handled differently than the average auto accident case or tractor trailer accident in Pinellas, FL. This is for a very important reason; if someone is drunk while driving, and causes harm, they’ll be held legally responsible for the “punitive damages” in addition ...
Stanton Peele’s article (Editorial Pages, June 19), “Harsh Penalties for Drunk Driving May Miss the Target,” gives the public an incorrect concept of the law and how courts enforce it. 1--Peele seems to sympathize with the plight of the “mildly intoxicated driver” and to feel that ...
In the past six years,drunk driving has been strictly classified as a criminal offense in China,even if no accident is caused,as long as drivers exceed the limit of 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood.In a recently issued guideline,however,the Supreme People's Court ...
Drunk Driving Car Accident in Philadelphia Almost 30 people die every single day die due to car crashes because of drunk driving in the United States; one death every 51 minutes. In 2013, 10,076 people were killed due to drunk driving; almost “31% of traffic-related deaths.” Despite ...
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious offense that can lead to accidents and fatalities. In Chicago, drunk driving is illegal and can result in significant fines, jail time, and long-term consequences for those convicted. Chicago has strict laws and harsh penalties for ...
Every personal injury claim is unique, so the amount and type of compensation that is awarded will vary on a case-by-case basis. In general,drunk driving accident victimsmay be awarded compensation for their current and future medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. ...
Those who insist on driving while under the influence should be aware that the Hawaii courts have taken such conduct very seriously in determining criminal penalties for negligent homicide. In one recent case, State v. Vasquez, the Hawaii Supreme Court upheld a 20 year sentence on a man who ...
The amended Criminal Law stipulates that all drunk-driving incidents are considered criminal offenses, even if the act of drunk driving itself does not result in a traffic accident. But Supreme People's Court (SPC) Vice President Zhang Jun said courts should "avoid generalizing...
Driving with a revoked license for DWI can also lead to severe penalties. Who Is Liable in a DWI Accident? The question of liability in a car accident can be complicated, even if alcohol is involved. While it may seem like the drunk driver would always be at fault in a car accident, ...