DUI Accidents in Arizona

    PHOENIX, AZ, September 02, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- When a drunk driving accident occurs many different lives can be changed drastically. Criminal and civil trials may even be involved in the case, and the numerous injuries can result in thousands of dollars in medical bills. There are also many parties who can be held accountable for the unfortunate accident caused by a DUI. In Arizona there are various laws that are strongly enforced in DUI cases. If you have been injured by a drunk driver, or you have been charged with a DUI, an Arizona personal injury attorney can help work out who is responsible and help award you compensation if you are the individual injured.

According to Arizona dram store laws, the restaurant, bar, or club can be held responsible for over serving a patron if the intoxicated driver caused a death or injury of another person. There have been cases where the bartender was well aware of the high intoxication level of an individual and continued to serve them. These establishments need to be brought to justice or DUI accidents will keep happening.

In Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale and Mesa there are high numbers of drunk driving accidents happening every year despite state legislation efforts to prevent them. Many serious injuries can occur when you or a loved one are a victim of a drunk driver. Some examples include:

Types of Injuries

• Head injury
• Spinal cord injury
• Paralysis
• Scrapes/ bruising
• Facial or extremity deformation
• Broken bones
• Death

There are many parts of the aftermath that can cause you stress and aggravation. Expenses can be overwhelming, especially if you are trying to recover from an injury, helping a loved one, or dealing with a loved one's death. Some of the different expenses include:

Aftermath expenses

• Hospital bills
• Physical therapy
• Car damages
• Insurance coverage problems
• Funeral costs

If you are involved in a drunk driving accident you may want to explore other resources that can help you with your pain and suffering. One important resource includes:

Resource for drunk driving victims

www.madd.org - Mothers against drunk driving helps to support victims of drunk driving as well as trying to prevent underage drinking. In Arizona their location is: 2345 E Thomas R Suite 350 Phoenix, AZ 85016. There is also a 24 hour hotline for victim assistance: 1-877 -MADD-HELP (1-877-6233-4357).

Contact an Arizona Personal Injury Attorney

A drunk driving accident can be a scary and traumatizing circumstance for all parties involved. While dealing with recovery or the loss of a loved one, you may want to consult an Arizona personal injury attorney to help deal with the complicated details of your case. Dram store laws, dui laws, and the severity of your accident can be very overwhelming to deal with and consulting a professional is the best step forward for the recovery and well-being of your life. For more information: www.solomonrelihan.com.

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