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How Can I Prove the Driver Who Struck Me Was Drunk at the Time?

December 18, 2021 by Michael Waks

Approximately once every 52 minutes, someone in the United States is killed by a drunk driver. Impaired motorists are also responsible for tens of thousands of injuries each year. 

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If you were struck by a drunk driver, you’re probably wondering how you’re ever going to pick up the pieces and carry on with your life. You may be especially worried about your financial security during such a trying time, particularly if you’re unable to work. Fortunately, you may have more recourse than you realize. 

As long as you can prove the motorist who struck you was impaired and, consequently, liable for the wreck, you can pursue compensation for the associated damages. Let’s take a look at the kinds of evidence that will most likely contribute to your claim, so you can do just that: 

1. Toxicology Reports 

The results of any chemical tests conducted at the scene or shortly thereafter will be incredibly valuable to your case. If you’re not sure how to obtain these reports, call a local personal injury attorney. They should have connections with the various law enforcement agencies that can provide them. 

While they’re at it, your legal team can also secure a copy of the official police report. Prepared by officers who responded to the scene, this document may contain critical information, like any confessions made by the driver who struck you. 

2. Eyewitness Testimony 

Depending on where the motorist was imbibing prior to the crash, one or more persons may remember seeing them clearly impaired. If the driver had been at a bar, for example, the other patrons may attest that he or she was stumbling or slurring by the end of the night. As for finding these eyewitnesses, you can count on a resourceful personal injury attorney to do all the legwork for you. 

3. Video Footage 

All kinds of video footage can contribute to a drunk driving accident claim. In addition to dash camera recordings of the actual collision, for example, there may be video footage of the motorist visibly intoxicated before getting behind the wheel. Such footage would most likely come from the establishment that served or sold the driver alcohol prior to the incident.  

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Your Injuries Are Personal to Me 

If you were struck by a drunk driver while minding your own business, you deserve justice. For help holding the impaired motorist accountable, turn to the Law Office of Michael D. Waks. 

From the moment you hire attorney Waks to the day your case is resolved, you will have a direct line of communication with a top-rated trial attorney. To set up a free initial consultation with a car accident lawyer in Long Beach, complete our Contact Form or call (562) 206-1939. 

Download Our Car Accident Emergency Response .PDF

No matter how careful you might be behind the wheel, there’s no way to guarantee you won’t ever come across another reckless driver. To ensure you’re always prepared, keep a copy of our Car Accident Emergency Response .pdf in your glovebox. This comprehensive document includes step-by-step instructions for recording the scene of a crash, so you can build a strong claim later. Find it HERE for free.

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Michael Waks is an aggressive advocate for people who have suffered because of someone else’s actions. Michael decided to become a personal injury lawyer when, while clerking at a legal defense firm during law school, he witnessed and was infuriated by asbestos manufacturers spending millions to avoid taking responsibility for the egregious injuries they caused. Immediately after passing the bar, Michael opened his own firm in Long Beach, CA to help the victims of personal injury accidents get every benefit owed them under the law.
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