Recent Posts in Drunk Driving Accidents Category

A teenage boy may spend years behind bars for not only causing a DUI accident but killing his friend in the process. The young boy was found to be intoxicated on alcohol and marijuana when police arrived at the fatal car accident last week.  According to the police report, the responding officers immediately smelled alcohol and marijuana from inside the vehicle. The victim, a 16-year-old girl, was killed instantly in the crash. At this time, police are trying to determine who provided the alcohol to the minor. Additional charges are likely to be placed once police have made the identification.

The young boy was charged with reckless driving, provisional DWI, possession of marijuana, speeding, driving while impaired and felony death by motor vehicle. The vehicle was reportedly traveling at a speed of 75 mph in a 30 mph zone when it crashed into a tree. The two teens were at a party with fellow classmates before the accident occurred.  If you or someone you love was hurt during an auto accident, take the time to consult a personal injury attorney who can help you take appropriate legal measures.

A young man may have to spend decades behind bars for deciding to drive intoxicated. His actions caused the deaths of two people and serious injuries to two more.  Police finally captured the 27-year-old suspect last week in North Carolina. When officers first arrived on the scene, they found four victims and no driver. Two of the passengers had sustained serious injuries while two more - a 49-year-old man and a 24-year-old man - lost their lives.

The suspect has been charged with failing to provide aid to his passengers, failing to report an accident felony serious injury by vehicle. and felony death by vehicle. He also caused $1,000 worth of property damage to a local farm. One of the surviving victims was the driver's fiancée, who suffered upper body and neck injuries. She was transported to a local hospital and later released. The second injured passenger was found to be suffering from internal bleeding and is still being treated at a hospital in New Hanover.  If you sustained injuries during a major auto accident, you'll want to enlist the help and representation of a personal injury lawyer in your area immediately.

A young man with his whole life ahead of him now has nothing to look forward to but jail time. After deciding to get behind the wheel intoxicated, he now faces charges of intoxication manslaughter.

The 18-year-old suspect was driving his car just after midnight near a large university when he drove through a red light. He struck a motorcycle going through the intersection, knocking the rider from the bike. By the time the motorcycle rider was brought to the hospital he had already been declared dead.

While police believe that the teenager was driving under the influence, the results of his blood work are still pending. Once those results are in, the prosecution can determine how severely to charge the young man with the death of the motorcycle rider.

Have you recently been hurt in a motorcycle accident?  Now is the right time to discuss your legal options with a personal injury attorney in your state.

A star college basketball player is not likely to survive the injuries sustained in a two-car accident near San Francisco.

The 19-year-old male victim is surrounded by friends and family as he struggles to stay alive. Yet based on the injuries that he suffered, including massive head trauma and internal injuries, doctors do not believe that he will survive. His condition took a turn for the worse last Monday, prompting a constant bedside vigil for the young victim.

Police reports show that the player was a passenger in a vehicle driven by one of his teammates. He swerved to avoid a tire in the road and lost control of his car. When it finally came to a stop, it was hit head-on by another vehicle. 

The driver of the vehicle, a 22-year-old male, has been arrested for driving under the influence. He is likely to face additional charges after police have finished conducting their investigation.

Hurt as a result of a drunk driving accident?  Now is the time to consult with a personal injury attorney near you.

One person could lose his life after being struck by a drunk driver in Phoenix last Saturday.

The person was walking with two others near a local bar when a large passenger car sped up in their direction. It hit all three as they were crossing the road, sending one man to the hospital in critical condition. The other two were treated for non-life-threatening injuries and released later that afternoon.

At this time, police are still questioning the driver, who is believed to have been intoxicated and unlicensed at the time of the pedestrian accident. While he was taken in on three counts of aggravated assault, more charges could be tacked on later in the investigation. He is currently being held at a local youth detention center.

Injured in a pedestrian accident? If so, you need to have your case reviewed by a personal injury attorney who can inform you of your legal options.

While news stories often feature drunk drivers, they do not highlight another dangerous segment of traffic: drunk motorcycle operators. Although motorcycles are smaller and may appear less dangerous, one man could face serious charges after injuring several pedestrians last week with his motorcycle.

Officers with one sheriff's department were called to the scene of a motorcycle accident in which the driver, a 42-year-old man, ran into a group of people walking on a local street. Of the three - a mother, her son and a teenage female friend - just the 18-year-old girl was seriously injured. Both she and the motorcycle rider were flown to a nearby hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Neither the rider nor his passenger, who did not receive any serious injuries, was wearing helmets at the time of the crash.

When someone you love has been badly hurt in a motorcycle accident, you will want to help them as much as possible.  One way to seek help is by hiring a personal injury lawyer who can protect your loved one's legal rights.

While a drunk driving accident is hardly news anymore, it is when it involves even a minor celebrity like Nivea Hamilton Nash.

The ex-wife of the Dream and mother to one of Lil Wayne's children, the 29-year-old Nash was visibly belligerent when officers arrived on the scene of the accident. It appears as though she was speeding along a road in Atlanta when she lost control of the vehicle, hitting a tree. At the time, she had a baby with her, in the backseat of the Mercedes. Nash was taken into custody and transported to Fulton County Jail, where she continued to give officers a hard time.

She was returning home from a wedding of another woman who gave birth to Lil Wayne's child, Toya Carter. Even though officers reported that Nash had "bloodshot, glassy eyes and smelled like alcohol", family members stated that Nash had not been drinking or driving at speeds over the posted limit after the wedding.

Hurt during a drunk driving accident?  Now is the time to consult with a personal injury lawyer.

The man responsible for the fatal crash on New Year's Eve in Culver City is set to be arraigned on June 22.

Police reports show that the suspect, a 27-year-old man, ran through a red light, prompting nearby officers to pull him over. However, the suspect decided to keep driving, leading officers on a chase that ended when his Geo Prism crashed into an Infiniti SUV. Both the driver and passenger of the SUV were pronounced dead at the scene, while the other driver was mildly injured.

The responding officers determined that the suspect was driving under the influence, and booked him on DUI charges. Since then, he has been charged with one count of leaving the scene of an accident in collection with a collision, and two counts of murder.

If you've suffered from a drunk driving accident, it is important that you discuss your options with a personal injury lawyer who can help you take appropriate legal measures.

When one driver decided to go the wrong way down a busy parkway, a Massachusetts state trooper became injured in the process.

According to police reports Cara Della Barba was driving under the influence when she went the wrong way on a four-lane parkway. The officer, Brian Quigley, suffered just minor injuries, but was able to tell other responding officers that he had attempted to pull her over before she struck the front of his vehicle.

At the scene Barba was given and failed all of the field sobriety tests, providing cause for her arrest. Other passengers that were involved in the drunk driving accident were examined by emergency response personnel.

She has since been charged with leaving the scene of an accident and driving under the influence. Barba was released later that day on $5,000 bail and is expected back in a Dorcester court next week for arraignment.

Hurt in a drunk driving accident?  Now is the time to hire a personal injury lawyer!

A drunk driving accident shook the small community of Gulfport last week when it took the life of the police chief's daughter.

The suspect, Darrell Blappert Jr., is being held on $1 million bond. According to witness testimony told to Justice Court Judge Bruce Strong, Blappert was exceeding the speed limit, traveling nearly 80 mph, and doing so while drinking.

He has since been charged with felony DUI causing death for taking the life of De Anna Tucker, 29, who was pinned between a parked vehicle and her own as a result. She had just finished buckling her 5-year-old son into the car after exiting the bridal shop. Later reports show that Blappert's blood-alcohol level was 0.14, almost double the state limit. De Anna, the police chief's daughter, was supposed to be wed that following weekend. Chief Alan Weatherford added that, "It's tough. As any family who has been through this would know, it's hard to comprehend if you have not lost a child."

If you were hurt during a drunk driving accident, don't wait to enlist the services of a personal injury attorney.

Police have finally charged a man for the drunk driving accident that occurred in China Spring last month.

Teddy Jay Williams has been formally charged with intoxication assault for the accident that occurred on March 23rd. On that day Williams was driving on China Spring Highway when he hit a Saturn driven by Tiffany Jane Colson. While Williams was thrown out of his own truck, and later taken to Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center for head injuries, Colson was treated for a broken ankle. 

Once Williams was released from the hospital, he was taken into custody by local officers. His bond has been set at $10,000 for the charge of intoxication assault. 

If you have recently been injured in a drunk driving accident, now is the right time to discuss your legal options with a personal injury lawyer in your state of residence.

In San Diego, a 23-year-old man was sentenced to seven years and eight months in prison on Friday afternoon. The man faced sentencing after he drove the wrong way on a freeway while driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. While under the influence, the man caused the death of a sheriff's deputy in pursuit.

Jose Lopez Jasso pled guilty to causing a drunk driving accident in October of 2010.  Jasso's actions led to the tragic death of Deputy Ken Collier on February 28^th.

Lopez could have received up to 12 years in prison for his offenses.  However, he received a much lighter sentence.

Authorities say that Collier was engaged to be married and died shortly after he was flown to a hospital for medical treatment following the collision.

Were you injured during a drunk driving accident?  If so, explore your legal options by consulting with a personal injury lawyer. 

In the state of Massachusetts, has reported that a family is heartbroken after sitting in a courtroom. The family had the opportunity to speak out over the loss of their daughter after a teenager from the city of Salem changed his plea in a drunk driving accident case.  The teenager was operating under the influence when he was involved in an accident that led to the death of his girlfriend.

Chris Maxon entered a guilty plea to charges of DUI and motor vehicle homicide. The car accident took place last March and resulted in the death of his girlfriend Julia Gauthier.

Following his plea, he was sentenced to 3 to 4 years in state prison by a Massachusetts judge.

If you or someone you love has been hurt during a job driving accident it is important that you take the time to consult with a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. Whether you know it or not, you may be entitled to monetary damages for your pain, injuries and suffering.

On Tuesday night in Missoula, a fatal drunk driving accident was reported just before 11:00 PM.  Local police say that a car hit a pedestrian on Brooks Street.

It is said that a Ford Escort had been traveling in the northbound lane between Paxson and Dixon when it suddenly went into the southbound lane, traveled onto a sidewalk and struck 24-year-old pedestrian, Brian Beaver, a resident of the state of Washington.  Police say that the victim was walking on the sidewalk near Southgate Mall with his brother and his stepbrother.

Officers report that the vehicle hit a pole and finally came to a stop.  Beaver was then rushed to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.  The driver, a 50-year-old man, and his passenger, a 51-year-old woman, were taken to a hospital as well.  Police believe that the driver may have been drinking alcohol.

If you are hurt during a serious drunk driving accident, get a better understanding of your legal rights by speaking with a personal injury attorney.

In Eden Valley, a man and a woman from Spicer were hit and killed while riding a 2001 Harley Davidson motorcycle.  Reports indicate that the pair was hit from behind while riding on Minnesota Highway 55 this past Saturday at 4:20 PM.

The victims of the motorcycle accident have been identified as 50 year old James R. Nelson and 43 year old Amy J. Langford.  Police say that the pair was rear-ended by 30 year old Sarah Klein, who was driving a minivan.

According to officers, at the time of the accident, Klein was driving under the influence and is facing fourth degree DWI and vehicular homicide charges.

Were you hurt during a motorcycle accident that was caused by the poor driving choices of another person?  If so, you should obtain the services of a local personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.  In some cases, victims of motorcycle accidents are entitled to monetary damages for their injuries, pain and suffering.

Matthew P. Fortin of the New Bedford, Rhode Island area has been charged with being drunk while driving a boat that resulted in the death of two women.

Officers report that alcohol and speed were factors in the boat accident that killed the women when he crashed into them. He is now being charged with five felony counts that include operating a vessel under the influence of alcohol and operating to endanger resulting in death.

Fortin has not entered a plea on this matter as of yet. He has been released after posting $1,000 cash bail and will soon return to court.      

Dealing with a boat accident caused by another person's negligent actions can leave you facing injuries that will affect your personal and professional life. You need to understand that you do have rights to protect during this difficult time. You can resolve this matter in a beneficial way when you ensure that your case is handled properly so that you do not suffer medical bills, lost work wages and other costs. With the help of a personal injury lawyer, you can begin to move forward with your case and regain your life. You can count on an injury attorney to always have your best interest in mind while fighting to protect your rights.

Tabor City, North Carolina - it is reported that an employee an ABC store will face charges for selling alcoholic beverages to a person below the age of 21.  The person was involved in a car accident in April which resulted in a fatality.

This week, Tony Lee Byrd was cited for selling alcohol to 19 year old Kuamane Charles McCord.  Byrd was cited by a special agent with the North Carolina Division of Alcohol Law Enforcement.

According to news sources, shortly after McCord purchased alcohol from the ABC store, he and another driver were involved in a car accident. McCord died and the other driver, 19 year old Daniel Patrick Young, suffered injuries.  Police believe that alcohol played a role in causing the auto accident. 

On July 28^th, Byrd is expected to appear in court in Whiteville. 

If you have been involved in a car accident and you sustained traumatic injuries, now is the time consult with a personal injury attorney.

According to police, a man who may have been drinking and driving caused a five-car accident in the Lakeland, Florida area. Reportedly, the car driven by Matthew Allen Lane veered from the left lane and into the right where cars were stopped at a red light.

Lane's car then hit a minivan, causing it to spin and eject three passengers. The car then struck another vehicle which led to it hitting a SUV.

Those who were injured in the car accident were taken to the hospital for treatment. Officers are currently investigating if Lane will face charges of driving under the influence and reckless driving.   

It's never easy to deal with a car accident where you are injured because of another person's negligent actions such as drinking and driving. Your injuries may result in heavy medical bills, lost work wages, vehicle damage repair costs and future health care needs that you are not prepared to handle. You should not have to suffer these expenses when someone else causes a bus accident. By working with a personal injury attorney, you can begin to resolve this matter in the best way possible and begin to move forward with your case and your life. An injury lawyer will make sure that your rights are protected during this difficult time so that you do not continue to struggle during this time.

On Wednesday morning, a woman was charged with felony driving under the influence after she crashed into a construction zone in Virginia.

The woman, 48 year old Meta Hall, was driving drunk at around 11 AM when she crashed into a construction zone and hit a construction worker who was on the job.  The accident took place on a stretch of road on I-64 near the Glenside Drive exit.

According to reports, Hall was speeding and driving recklessly before she entered the barricaded area, causing the construction accident to occur.  Instead of stopping to check on the worker, Hall took off while witnesses phoned 911 for help.  Police were able to stop and arrest her 5 miles away from the accident.

The victim, 27 year old Brian Fitzgerald, suffered some injuries.  However, reports indicate that he is supposed to make a full recovery from his wounds.

When Hall was detained by police, she admitted that she had too much to drink prior to the accident.  She said that she was not aware that she had hit anyone while crashing into the construction zone.

Injured on the job?  Now is the time to speak with a personal injury attorney that will listen to your case and provide you with effective legal options.

A man lost control of his motorcycle which then resulted in both him and his wife suffering from life-threatening injuries. Both were responsive when police arrived, but were severely injured. The wife ended up losing consciousness and soon died as a result of her injuries. The husband is now being charged with DWI 1^st and may face charges of vehicular homicide.  

When you are dealing with motorcycle accidents they can occur all too often and leave people seriously injured. It's important that if you are injured in a motorcycle accident caused by another's negligence that you understand that you can pursue a case. You need to know that you do have rights to protect and options to do so. You should not have to suffer from medical bills, lost work wages and other expenses because of someone else's careless actions.

In Boston, there was a train accident that occurred when a man drove his van through the fence separating the trolley tracks and the vehicle roadway. After the accident, the train was evacuated, but the passengers were unharmed. There was damage done to the track and two of the train cars. The driver of the van was charged with failure to drive in marked lanes, reckless operation, failure to yield and a DUI after being arrested by police.

Drunk driving accidents are one of the most negligent cases and should not occur, but do occur all too often. You need to know that if you suffer injuries such as broken bones, internal bleeding, head trauma, spinal cord injuries, whiplash and fractured ribs that you can pursue a case against the negligent party who caused the accident. By working with a personal injury attorney you can recover expenses that you have had force upon you as a result of the drunk driving accident. An accident lawyer will always have your best interest in mind while protecting your rights. Please take some time today to contact an attorney to begin discussing your case and resolving this matter in the best way possible.

A woman was driving her car in Henderson, California when she rear-ended an SUV at an intersection on February 16, 2010. The collision caused the SUV to spin out and overturn, killing both the driver and passenger in the SUV. The driver who caused the accident was treated for minor injuries and was later arrested for drunk driving. The driver was booked on two counts of DUI with death.

Drinking and driving is a very serious crime, especially when an accident results from this carelessness. Many people can be injured in drunk driving accidents, resulting in broken bones, fractured ribs, head trauma, internal bleeding and more. No one should have to deal with these consequences when another person’s negligent actions are the cause.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a drunk driving accident caused by another, then you will want to contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. An injury attorney will be able to help you pursue a case against the person who caused the accident so that you do not have to suffer further. Furthermore, an attorney will always keep your best interest in mind and work to protect your rights during this difficult time. Contact a drunk driving accident lawyer today to begin discussing your case and moving forward with this matter.

This past Tuesday, an attorney representing a teen that was wrongfully killed while riding his bicycle argued that a restaurant and an impaired driver were at fault for the 14 year old boy’s death. According to the lawyer, if the restaurant had not served the driver 10 beers within a 5 hour period, she would not have killed Jose Rincon Jr.

At first the defendants argued that Rincon’s death was caused by a road defect.  However, his lawyer countered that the driver, Glenda Rumsey, was responsible for the boy’s death and so was the restaurant that continued to serve her alcohol.

The wrongful death trial was held in the Pima County Superior Court. Three attorneys were permitted to give opening statements on behalf of their clients.

Rincon’s death occurred on January 12, 2008. After his death, his parents, Jose Rincon Sr. and Adriana Rincon, filed a wrongful death claim. The parents listed Rumsey and Chuy’s restaurant as defendants on their claim. 

Rincon Jr. had been riding his bike on East Broadway at 7:20 PM when Rumsey crashed into him and one of his friends. His friend managed to survive the accident, but Rincon was not so lucky.

After police arrested Rumsey, they had her take a blood-alcohol test two hours after the accident had occurred. In the state of Arizona, the legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08%.  Rumsey’s blood alcohol result was .249%.  Formal charges were brought against Rumsey and she was later convicted of manslaughter and sentenced with 14 years imprisonment. 

It is reported that the Rincon family was able to settle their wrongful death claim for an unspecified amount.

Have you lost a beloved family member?  If so, you may want to consider your legal options. An experiencedwrongful death lawyer can assist you!