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Helping Victims Injured by Drunk Drivers on Long Island
If you have been injured by a drunk driver, we are here to help! Here's some answers to commonly asked questions.
Can you sue if you are hit by a drunk driver?
Yes, if you are injured in an accident caused by someone drinking and driving, you have the right to make a claim for damages.
What compensation can a victim of a drunk driver get?
Damages may include compensation for: Lost income, medical bills and expenses, projected lost income, projected medical bills and expenses, pain and suffering, wrongful death
How dangerous is drunk driving?
10,000 deaths on average are caused each year by drunk driving in the United States
What does drunk driving mean?
In the state of New York, a drunk driver would be considered an impaired driver with a BAC level over .08%.
For drivers under 21, New York State has a Zero Tolerance policy with a BAC limit of .02% that carries significant penalties for underage drinking and driving.
New York also has a law with enhanced penalties for drunk drivers with a .18% BAC or more, which is considered to be an aggravated DWI charge.
What is the punishment for drunk driving?
In New York State, driving drunk carries heavy penalties because ‘driving while intoxicated’ or a DWI, is a crime and is treated as such.
The citation can be accompanied by a civil fine as well as the possibility of jail time.
The drivers license will be revoked for a minimum of 6 months and, in some cases, permanently taken away
I’ve been injured by a drunk driver, can an accident lawyer help me?
Yes! If you’ve been injured, the experienced Long Island auto accident lawyers at Rosenberg & Gluck, L.L.P., can help you. Call (631/516) 451-7900