North Georgia Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer

DUI Accident Attorney Serving Lumpkin County and North Georgia

Drunk driving accidents are responsible for thousands of fatalities and injuries every year.  According to the most recent data compiled by the National Traffic Highway Safety Administration, almost 13,000 people were killed in an alcohol-impaired collision in 2007. This figure represents an average of one drunk driving fatality every 40 minutes.

Although driving under the influence is illegal in all 50 states, countless people continue to suffer from serious injuries or lose their lives as a result of drunk driving accidents.  If you have been injured in an alcohol-impaired collision, or if you have lost a loved one in a drunk driving accident, you should consider retaining the legal counsel of an experienced personal injury lawyer.  At the Law Offices of Steven Leibel, we have a great deal of knowledge and practice in this area of law, and have helped many victims of drunk driving accidents recovery monetary compensation for their injuries.

Drunk Driving Accident Laws

Georgia state law makes it a crime to drive or operate a motor vehicle if a driver’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is .08 or higher.  At this point, a driver has enough alcohol in his or her bloodstream to affect his or her mental alertness, physical coordination, and reaction time.  Furthermore, the DUI laws in Georgia make it a crime to operate any motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, not just automobiles, but also trucks, SUVs, bicycles, buses, boats, ambulances, all terrain vehicles (ATVs), motorcycles, etc.

Contact a North Georgia Drunk Driving Accident Attorney

Victims of drunk driving accidents—including the families of those killed in a drunk driving accident—have the right to take legal action against the person responsible for the incident.   At the Law Offices of Steven Leibel, we believe those who violate the law and risk the lives of innocent drivers and passengers by driving while drunk must be held accountable for their reckless actions.  When you come to our firm, you can rest assured that you will be represented by a skilled and highly trained North Georgia drunk driving accident lawyer who will take the time to prepare a strong case based on solid, enforceable evidence and testimony.   In addition, while in court we will negotiate aggressively for a settlement large enough to cover your medical bills, future medical care, lost wages, pain and suffering, and decreased quality of life.