Category Archives: drunk driving
Liability for Injuries Caused by Intoxicated Guests
As the holidays approach, many of us are gearing up for the inevitable parties and get-togethers that are typical of the season. Whether they take place at a restaurant or someone’s home, many of these events will provide a setting in which guests can celebrate with an alcoholic beverage. In most cases, these kinds… Read More »
Dram Shop Liability
Those who are injured in accidents caused by a drunk driver can collect compensation from the at-fault party to cover past and future medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering. While many people are aware of this option, few know that the injured party may also be able to hold third… Read More »
Wrong Way Driver Was Drunk
Driving the wrong way on the highway – it is hard to understand how it can happen to begin with it, and it happens rarely. When it does happen, though, it rarely ends without incident and tragedy – not just for the wrong way driver but for those other drivers who have the misfortune… Read More »
Social Host Liability For A Drunk Driver’s Actions
The holiday season often means going to many parties and celebrating with family, friends, or coworkers, often with alcohol involved. Sometimes after attending these holiday parties, some people choose to drive home, even while obviously intoxicated. If an intoxicated driver goes on to cause an automobile accident that results in injuries to another person… Read More »
Widower Awarded $24 Million Following Death of Pregnant Wife
A Broward County Circuit Court jury this week awarded a widower $24 million following his pregnant wife’s tragic death at a Fort Lauderdale hotel, according to a report in the Sun-Sentinel. A drunk driver rammed into a cabana at the Riverside Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where Michael DeMella and his pregnant wife, Alanna… Read More »
Judge Hands Down Maximum Sentence for DUI in Case of Volusia County Man
A circuit court judge handed down the maximum sentence for a 43-year-old Volusia County man convicted of DUI manslaughter recently, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Circuit court judge Leah Case handed the convicted man, Chadwick Dean Vogt, 15 years behind bars, according to the report. The case stemmed from a fatal car-motorcycle crash that… Read More »
How to Mitigate the Four Inherent Dangers to Driving at Night
Many say getting behind the wheel of a car is one of the most dangerous things a person can do; yet, once the sun sets, this dangerous activity gets increasingly more dangerous. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nationwide, 49 percent of fatal crashes occur at night. Since the number of… Read More »
Do Not Let Drinking and Driving Ruin Your Holidays
With the holiday season officially upon us, many weekends are bound to be spent at family get-togethers, work holiday parties, and social gatherings. While this usually means good times spent with ones you love, good foods, maybe some special presents that you have been hoping for all year, it also means the almost inevitable… Read More »
