According to the NHTSA, every day, about 34 people die in drunk driving crashes – that’s one person every 42 minutes. The worst part about a drunk driving accident is that it is preventable. So, what do you do when you’re in an accident where the other driver is driving drunk? Use these basic drunk driving FAQs to help you, and call us to help you obtain the compensation you deserve.
If you have been seriously injured in a car accident with a drunk driver, call Nash & Franciskato at (877) 284-6600 for a free, no-obligation review of your case.
When you are involved in a motor vehicle accident where the other driver is negligent, you have the right to pursue financial compensation from that driver. What happens when, instead of stopping, the other vehicle takes off and leaves the scene of the accident? You become the victim of a hit-and-run driver.
Have you been the victim of a drunk driving accident? It seems logical that the one who should be compensating you for those skyrocketing medical bills lost wages and pain and suffering would be the inebriated driver.
Published: December 30, 2020 • Updated/Reviewed: March 17, 2026
Motor vehicle accidents—from everyday car crashes to commercial truck collisions—are a common cause of serious back injuries. These injuries often require extensive medical care, long-term rehabilitation, and can significantly impact your quality of life.
Updated: January 2025
Like us, many personal injury attorneys offer an initial free consultation with a lawyer to help you determine if you have a legal claim against the person (or persons) who caused your accident.
Of course, every case is different, so use this opportunity to tell us about your accident and also to help us determine whether we are the right attorneys for you.
Originally Published: December 9, 2020 • Updated: June 16, 2026
Your medical records play a vital role in a personal injury case. They help show that an accident caused your injuries, document the severity, and support your claim for medical expenses after being seriously hurt in a car or truck crash caused by another.
Originally Published: December 7, 2020 • Updated: June 16, 2026
If you’ve suffered serious injuries in a car or truck accident caused by another driver, your medical records can be one of the most important elements in your personal injury claim.
Poor driving practices and negligent driving behaviors endanger everyone on our roads. Your life, the lives of your passengers, and those of other drivers are at risk. Knowing more about the common causes of car accidents may help you avoid an accident, not be the cause of it.
Published on September 23, 2020 • Updated on June 10, 2025.
Most discussions focus on what happens after an accident—but the best defense is prevention. By adopting smart driving habits, you can minimize risks, drive more defensively, and keep yourself and your passengers safe.
When we get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle, we are trusting that other drivers will drive safely, follow the rules of the road, stay alert, and not engage in reckless driving behaviors. But that is not always the case. These drivers understand the risks of their behaviors but continue to drive in a dangerous manner that can cause accidents.
