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Drunk driving car accidents are serious problems nationwide. They happen for many reasons, but below is a look at eight common types of drunk driving auto crashes reported in Austin, Texas, and across the United States.
If you or a loved one has been injured in one of these accidents, an experienced Austin car accident attorney can help protect your rights and guide you through the legal process to pursue fair compensation.
A drunk driver slams their car into a vehicle, pole, tree, curb, or another object. This motorist could suffer a spinal cord injury (SCI) that affects the brain or other serious harm. In addition, they could cause pedestrians to get hurt and property damage.
Since an intoxicated driver is operating their vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol, they may not be able to stop quickly enough to prevent the front of their car from slamming into the bumper of another.
The rear-end crash could cause the motorists and passengers in both cars to experience whiplash and other injuries. It can also result in damage to the vehicles involved.
If an intoxicated driver is ignoring the rules of the road, they can slam the front of their vehicle into the side of another. This T-bone crash has major implications for both motorists. Depending on the speed of the drunk driver’s car, the incident could be fatal.
When an intoxicated motorist is driving fast and turns suddenly, their car can tip or roll over. At this point, the vehicle is a hazard to other motorists and pedestrians. The accident can result in substantial injuries and fatalities and lead to significant property damage.
There are times when drunk drivers do not see vehicles directly in front of their cars. If an intoxicated motorist gets into a head-on collision, this driver and others in the accident could suffer back, head, and neck trauma and other catastrophic injuries.
Unfortunately, an intoxicated driver could get confused about which direction they should be traveling. The motorist can get into a wrong-way accident in which the front of their car slams into the front of a vehicle in the opposite travel lane. This has the potential to be a fatal accident for both motorists.
An intoxicated driver glances down at their phone or GPS instead of focusing on the road. This is careless and reckless, and considered distracted driving. The motorist may not have enough time to bring their car to a full stop because they are distracted. This can lead to an accident, along with associated injuries, fatalities, and property damage.
A drunk driver could hit another car and choose not to take accountability for their actions. It is illegal for a motorist to cause an accident and leave the scene if anyone is hurt or killed. In this situation, the motorist who left the scene could face criminal penalties.
They may be subject to a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit from anyone who suffered losses due to their actions.
You cannot control what other drivers do. If you are involved in an accident in which a drunk driver crashes their car into yours, hold this motorist accountable.
Contact an Austin car accident lawyer at Bonilla Law Firm to review your legal options. You could have grounds for a lawsuit against the liable motorist.