Drunk Driving Injuries
Pope & Howard P.C. provides you with the expertise needed to file suit against drivers who have caused injury or death while under the influence of alcohol. Each year, approximately 35% of automobile accident related deaths are due to drunk driving. The numbers are startling:
♦ Last year, of all automobile accident fatalities in Georgia (1,493), 33% (489) were drunk
driving related
♦ In the United States, drunk driving fatalities were 37% (13,846) of the national
total (13,846)
♦ 1 of 3 fatal car accidents nationwide were the result of a drunk driver
Any driver that has gotten behind the wheel of an automobile with a blood alcohol content (BAC) more than .08 is considered negligent. Pope & Howard P.C. is dedicated to recovering the losses from the negligence of drunk drivers, stemming from medical bills and funerals.
Pope & Howard P.C. is well versed in Georgia laws regarding drunk drivers and the rights of the victims. Georgia is a Dram-Shop state, which means that the bar or employees of a bar may be held responsible for causing injury or death by serving an obvious, overly intoxicated person.
As former trial lawyers, Pope & Howard P.C. are also aware that the driver alone may be at fault. Pope & Howard P.C. can determine the best action in filing suit to gain the compensation the victim deserves.
If you or a family member has been seriously injured or killed by the negligence of a drunk driver, contact Pope & Howard P.C. at 404-994-4486 or via e-mail. for expert legal advice and representation.
