Washington Personal Injury Lawyers
Drunk Driving Fatalities
Too many Washington motorists ignore the fact that drinking and driving do not mix, and they put themselves and others at risk of accident, injury and – in the worst cases – death. In 2008, there were 37,261 alcohol-impaired driving fatalities throughout the country, including 182 in the state of Washington. Out of that number 11,773 people were killed in traffic crashes that involved at least one driver or motorcycle rider with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher.
Nothing is more reckless than driving while impaired by alcohol. At Brett Murphy, our personal injury lawyers believe strongly in holding drunk drivers accountable when their blatant disregard for public safety results in a family losing a loved one. We also believe that it’s important to secure compensation for family members so that they can move ahead in life.
For more than 39 years, the DUI fatality lawyers of Brett Murphy - Washington's Injury Lawyers have represented families who have lost a father, mother, brother, sister or child to the reckless acts of a drunk driver. We have assisted victims from offices in Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Vancouver, and throughout the State of Washington. We can help you, too. To receive a free case evaluation, call us today at (888) 778-8851 or 360-714-0900 or by using our convenient online form.
THE PROBLEM WITH DRUNK DRIVING
Alcohol impairs one’s judgment and the physical ability to control an automobile, motorcycle or truck. Drunk drivers drift across lanes, drive off the road, run through red lights, follow too closely and fail to brake. They drive dangerously fast or slow, race through intersections and fail to check for motorists, bicyclists or pedestrians before they turn. In some cases, drunk drivers fall asleep at the wheel.
Because driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) above 0.08 is against the law in Washington State, an intoxicated driver may face stiff criminal penalties. Our state’s personal injury law also provides a way to hold drunk drivers accountable through the civil justice system. A guilty plea or jury verdict can establish negligence per se in a wrongful death lawsuit.
WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU
At Brett Murphy, our Washington drunk driving accident attorneys will review the facts of the crash that claimed your loved one, and we will develop a case that is aimed at maximizing the compensation that your family receives. We know that you will need those funds to compensate for your losses, including:
- Medical expenses
- Funeral costs
- Loss of financial support
- Loss of educational support
- Loss of care, comfort and companionship
We have a record of obtaining substantial verdicts and settlements for the families of drunk driving victims throughout Washington, including a case in which we obtained a $1 million settlement from a defendant who was later found not guilty by a jury. Each case is different, but we will work relentlessly to obtain the same results for your family.
If your family has lost a loved one to the reckless conduct of a drunk driver, contact Brett Murphy today by calling (888) 778-8851 or 360-714-0900 or filling out our online form. We represent clients from offices in Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Vancouver, and throughout the State of Washington.
