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Recent studies show that South Carolina ranks among the worst states for drunk driving. In 2021, drunk driving collisions in the state killed one person every 21.9 hours.

If you sustain injuries or a loved one loses their life in a drunk driving accident, you deserve to pursue compensation for your losses. Angela Frazier, your drunk driving accident lawyer in Greenville, can help you recover financially, physically and emotionally from the damage dealt by an intoxicated person behind the wheel. Contact us to begin your case.

How Does South Carolina Define Drunk Driving?

Laws in the Palmetto State prohibit adults from operating a motor vehicle if their blood/breath alcohol concentration is 0.08% or higher. Drivers with a BAC of 0.05%–0.08% may still be under the influence of alcohol. Different rules apply to minors and anyone with an extremely high BAC.

The state enforces various fines and imprisonment sentences to deter drunk driving. In addition to facing legal charges, drunk drivers are also liable for the damages their actions cause.

If you sustain injuries in an accident caused by a drunk driver, you can seek financial compensation in a separate, civil action with the assistance of our Greenville drunk driving accident lawyer.

How Dangerous Is Drunk Driving?

Alcohol consumption impairs many bodily functions that are necessary for safe driving. Even one drink can cause:

  • Difficulty with concentration and comprehension
  • Poor judgment
  • Delayed reaction times
  • Blurred vision
  • Impaired motor skills

Driving with any of these conditions presents safety concerns. When combined, the likelihood of causing an accident dramatically increases. Intoxicated drivers who knowingly get behind the wheel of a vehicle are negligent.

Drunk drivers and negligence

Every driver has a duty of care to practice safe driving behaviors and protect the safety of everyone sharing the road. Negligence is the basis for most personal injury claims. Your drunk driving accident attorney must prove negligence by showing that each of the following facts is true:

  • Someone owed you a duty of care.
  • That party breached their duty of care.
  • The breach caused an accident.
  • You sustained injuries or other damages in that accident.

Driving drunk is negligent. However, there may be other parties who share the blame for your collision. Your Greenville drunk driving accident lawyer will investigate your accident and hold every guilty party accountable.

Who Might Be Liable for the Drunk Driver’s Actions?

Drunk drivers usually operate their vehicles voluntarily, making them negligent. However, there may be other parties partially responsible for their actions. Under South Carolina’s dram shop rules, the people or establishment serving alcohol to the driver may be liable.

Other possible but uncommon liable parties in a drunk driving accident include:

  • Vehicle or parts manufacturers
  • Other drivers
  • Employers or vehicle owners
  • Government agencies

The circumstances of every accident differ. Your attorney must investigate your collision to determine all contributing factors. Angela Frazier and her team will gather evidence so we can seek compensation from all guilty parties.

How Will a Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer Investigate Your Claim?

To maximize your compensation, we will search for as much evidence as possible, utilizing sources like:

  • Video surveillance footage
  • Photos taken at the accident scene
  • Police reports and witness statements
  • Accident reconstructions
  • Your medical records

You can obtain valuable evidence immediately after your collision if you are physically able. Videos and photos showing an intoxicated driver are particularly helpful, but document as many accident details as you can.

You should always accept or seek medical treatment after an auto accident. Ensuring your health takes priority. Medical professionals will document your condition, and your attorney will use these records as evidence to support your claim.

What Compensation Might You Receive?

South Carolina allows those injured in drunk driving accidents to seek various kinds of compensation. Economic damages reimburse you for accident-related expenses, such as medical costs, lost wages, property damage and eligible replacement services.

Non-economic damages address the impact your accident has on your life. You may obtain compensation for these consequences, including pain and suffering, losing your ability to enjoy life, PTSD and permanent disability.

In rare circumstances, courts may award punitive damages. Ask your drunk driving accident attorney if your case may qualify.

Retain a Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer in Greenville

To build a successful case, you must be familiar with all applicable laws, know how and where to find evidence, possess sharp negotiating skills and have the resources to fight for your best interests. Leave the legal work to attorney Angela Frazier.

There is a time limit for filing your claim, and many complications may arise during the process.

Hiring a skilled attorney now means you don’t have to worry about issues that would delay your claim. We let you focus on your recovery.

Contact our Greenville drunk driving accident lawyer from Elliott Frazier Family, Personal Injury & Car Accident Attorneys, LLC today. Call us at 864-635-6323 or use our online form to request your case review. We will assess your claim and explain how we will fight for your fast and fair compensation.

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