DUI Accidents

DUI Accident Attorney Raleigh NC

Raleigh Attorney Assisting Victims of Drunk Drivers

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) is one of the most dangerous actions that someone can choose to take behind the wheel. Alcohol slows a person’s reaction time and impairs judgment, which can create the potential to significantly injure or kill another person. If you have been injured by an intoxicated driver, you have the right to receive compensation from that driver, and perhaps other parties, in a civil claim. Raleigh DUI accident lawyer Jason Michael Burton assists victims injured by a drunk driver, as well as families who have lost loved ones in a fatal crash.

Clients throughout North Carolina and Southern Virginia have trusted Mr. Burton with their legal issues since 2012, and since then he has helped them secure over $40 million in settlements and verdicts from parties who have engaged in negligent conduct. Burton Law Firm represents DUI accident victims in Raleigh, Fayetteville, Durham, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem, as well as Southern Virginia.

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Clients throughout North Carolina and Southern Virginia have trusted Mr. Burton with their legal issues since 2012, and since then he has helped them secure over $40 million in settlements and verdicts from parties who have engaged in negligent conduct.

Responsibility for North Carolina DUI Accident Injuries

The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles’ Crash Data Report in 2017 showed an increase in drunk driving accidents in the state, with 11,342 drunk driving crashes that year. Fatalities caused by driving under the influence accounted for 26.4 percent of all traffic-related deaths. Not only can drivers be held criminally liable for a DUI, but also they can be held financially accountable to those victims whom they injure. However, this process is not always straightforward, which is why you should hire a DUI accident attorney in the Raleigh area to fully assert your rights.

In North Carolina, insurance benefits for car accidents follow a “fault-based” scheme. This means that instead of filing a claim with their own insurance company, car accident victims file claims directly against an at-fault driver’s insurance company. In showing fault for a DUI accident, certain evidence may be especially useful. For instance, any official police reports or videos of a driver showing symptoms of intoxication are helpful, as well as results from any blood alcohol tests taken near the time of the collision. In civil DUI accident cases, criminal charges and convictions can be used to prove that the driver was intoxicated when the collision occurred, but you do not need a criminal conviction to prevail in a civil case.

An intoxicated driver is liable for the harm that they cause behind the wheel, and there may also be other parties that are responsible for a crash. Under North Carolina’s dram shop law, certain establishments can be held accountable for over-serving a patron. North Carolina Statute Section 18B-305 prohibits bars, taverns, or restaurants from serving alcohol to an already intoxicated person, as well as any person under the age of 21. Aside from these businesses, if a drunk driver is driving someone else’s vehicle at the time of the accident, victims may have a cause of action against that vehicle’s owner. A Raleigh DUI accident attorney can investigate the events leading to the accident and bring all of the appropriate parties into the case.

When drunk drivers hit other motorists, pedestrians, or bicyclists, serious, life-altering injuries can result. Unfortunately, these crashes sometimes can be deadly. Family members who have lost loved ones in a fatal DUI accident can file a wrongful death claim against the parties responsible for their loss. Although no legal remedy will bring a loved one back, these lawsuits can help cover the costs of outstanding medical expenses and funeral or burial arrangements.

Experienced Representation for Victims and Families in North Carolina

People injured in a collision caused by a driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs are entitled to compensation for any past and anticipated medical expenses, as well as income lost in the course of their recovery and any changes in their ability to make a living due to their injuries. The financial impact of a serious car accident can be significant, and Attorney Jason Michael Burton at Burton Law Firm is dedicated to making sure that victims have the support that they need from the parties responsible. Our firm represents clients throughout North Carolina and Southern Virginia in personal injury and wrongful death claims stemming from a DUI accident. Contact our office today at 833-623-0042 or online to schedule a free consultation with a DUI accident lawyer in Raleigh and learn more about how we can help you.

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"Jason is the best lawyer anyone could ever use in this area. From the moment that I first contacted him concerning an auto accident I was involved in, he erased all worry that I had. I was not a major client, but every time we talked, he made me feel as if I was the most important client he had. He made it simple, easy and always explained the steps completely and in terms I could understand. If you ever need a lawyer, please, please contact Jason. You will never regret using him"
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