Redmond DUI Accident Injury Defense Lawyers
Washington DUI Accident with Injuries
Driving under the influence in Seattle can lead to arrest and monetary fines. However, when accidents occur while one of the involved parties is driving under the influence, and injury results, the circumstances surrounding the accident can become very complicated.
In any accident, it is important to determine what the actual cause of the accident was. Though driving while under the influence may greatly increase the likelihood of an accident occurring, it cannot always be deemed the primary reason for the accident. Specifically, there are a variety of hazards that can lead to an accident, regardless of whether or not anyone involved in the accident was driving while under the influence of an illicit substance:
- Dangerous road conditions can render even the most capable of motorists defenseless against causing an accident. If roads are not properly maintained, including properly functioning traffic signals, then drivers cannot be held completely liable for causing a traffic accident.
- Driver negligence stemming from any driver, whether that driver is under the influence of a substance or not, can lead to a traffic accident. Inattention to the road and reckless driving habits, such as traveling at excessive speeds, can both lead to accidents, which in turn can lead to injuries sustained by those involved.
- Faulty products, such as tires or brakes, that have been determined to fail under normal usage, can cause traffic accidents as well. In the event that product liability plays a factor in an accident, the manufacturer of that product can be held liable for the accident, and whether or not one of the parties involved was driving while under the influence may be somewhat inconsequential.
Driving under the influence does not necessarily equate to being completely responsible for a traffic accident, let alone the injuries sustained by those involved with the accident. The circumstances of the accident and the causes of the injuries need to be determined. Ultimately, in any given year, there are more traffic accident injuries than there are DUI arrests. Though the results of a Washington DUI accident can be catastrophic, so too can the results of any traffic accident in which people are injured.
A skilled Seattle DUI defense attorney will ascertain as to whether or not your driving under the influence is to blame for any injuries sustained during your traffic accident. At McNeese & Trotsky, our knowledgeable Kirkland DUI lawyers will reconstruct the accident, find out the determining factors of injuries, and will see to it that you are not merely used as a scapegoat in being responsible for the traffic accident injuries. Call us today for a free consultation, and our attorneys will work towards getting you the best possible outcome in your case. Please don’t hesitate to contact us at 206-332-1918.