Drunk drivers pose a serious threat to innocent drivers on the road. Their driving behavior can result in devastating injuries to drivers, passengers, and bystanders. Attorney Kevin J. Dolley’s success and experience has allowed victims of drunk driving accidents to seek from insurance companies the highest settlements possible.

There are two statutory offenses relating to alcohol and driving that apply in all 50 states. The first is driving while intoxicated (DWI), driving under the influence (DUI), or operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI). The second is “illegal per se,” or a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.08 g/dL or higher. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) considers an alcohol-related crash as one involving at least one person involved in the crash, including non-occupants of the car, has a BAC of 0.01 g/dL or higher. An alcohol-impaired crash, on the other hand, involves a driver who has a BAC of 0.08 or greater. In 2009, the latter accounted for about one third of all fatal car crashes nationally and in Missouri.

Symptoms of Drunk Driving

Police officers look for the following symptoms in searching for drunk drivers on the highway:

  • Almost striking object or vehicle
  • Turning with a wide radius
  • Weaving
  • Swerving
  • Driving on other than designated highway
  • Speed more than 10 mph below limit
  • Drifting
  • Following too closely
  • Braking erratically
  • Turning abruptly or illegally
  • Headlights off
  • Stopping inappropriately
  • Slow to respond to traffic signals

Are You a Victim?

Countless innocent individuals have lost their own lives or have suffered the loss of loved ones to drunk driving accidents. The innocent may also suffer injuries that are so severe that they require lifelong medical treatment. During the difficult time of seeking treatment for yourself or a loved one, you may not have the time or strength to deal with insurance companies. This is when an attorney may be required to handle your case with the skill and experience that is possessed by the Law Offices of Kevin J. Dolley.

Free Consultation

To set up a free consultation with Attorney Kevin J. Dolley regarding your drunk driving accident injury, please call (314) 645-4100 or email kevin@dolleylaw.com. All legal consultations are held strictly confidential.