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Drunk Driving Accident Victims

Drunk Driving Accident Victims
In 2006, alcohol-related accidents resulted in over 13,000 deaths, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. A driver was legally intoxicated — with a blood alcohol level at or above .08 percent, in 1,250 of those cases.

Driving while intoxicated (DWI), or driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs and alcohol is a clear case of recklessness and negligence. A driver who drinks and drive  chooses to put every other driver on the road at risk of injury or death.

While the criminal court system can punish a drunk driver who caused the accident, it does nothing to compensate the victim of a drunk driver. At Goldstein and Bashner we have experience in handeling legal claims for victims on Long Island and New York City who have been injured as a result of drunk drivers.

If you are the victim of a drunk driver or if a member of your family was killed in a drunk driving accident, BEFORE you hire any lawyer get the facts from our office about what you need to know. We will give you FREE information such as reports and articles in this area of law. We will even show you work that we have done on similar type of cases.

Compensation for Drunk Driving Accident Victims
The civil court system allows victims to recover financial compensation for the injuries and other damages the drunk driver caused. We can pursue a drunk driving accident claim and obtain financial compensation for your injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage.

If the drunk driver was drinking at a bar or restaurant there may be further damges to recover beyond the insurance policy of the driver. In New York we have Dram Shop Acts which permits the victims of drunk driving accidents to recover compensation from those parties that knowingly served alcohol to visably intoxicated individuals.

If you are the victim of a drunk driver, please do not speak with an insurance adjuster without first consulting with an experienced personal injury lawyer at Goldstein and Bashner. The insurance company's goal is to pay you the least possible amount of financial compensation. Their representatives may encourage you to agree to a fast, cheap settlement offer.

Seeking Justice for Drunk Driving Victims
Our law firm is dedicated to helping clients recover the maximum amount of financial compensation. We work to protect your rights and pursue your best interests. We relieve you of the burden of dealing with the insurance companies so that you can focus on healing from your injuries.

We are excellent negotiators who work to achieve a full and fair settlement. However, if the opposition is unwilling to be reasonable, our trial attorneys will take your case before a judge and jury, if that is the best way to win achieve justice for you.

BEFORE you hire any accident lawyer call Long Island accident lawyers Goldstein and Bashner for a FREE 25 page report on "How to Battle Insurance Companies in New York".

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Frequent Questions for Drunk Driving Accident Victims:

• I was injured in  a car accident and the other driver was drunk. What are my rights?

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