{"id":5868,"date":"2021-03-04T18:55:52","date_gmt":"2021-03-04T23:55:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.accidenttampa.com\/?page_id=5868"},"modified":"2023-04-12T19:25:41","modified_gmt":"2023-04-12T23:25:41","slug":"car-accident-drunk-driver","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.accidenttampa.com\/car-accident-drunk-driver\/","title":{"rendered":"Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer in Tampa, FL | Michael R. Herron"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"5868\" class=\"elementor elementor-5868\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5a96d42c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5a96d42c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-23c3d3b2\" data-id=\"23c3d3b2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79d1c5bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"79d1c5bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Been In A Car Accident With A Drunk Driver? Can You Sue A Drunk Driver?<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b91c0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b91c0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Fact: Almost 30% of all fatal car accidents in Florida are the result of drunk driving.<\/b><\/h2><p>Given that high percentage, it\u2019s safe to say there are a lot of questions about what to do in the event of an accident involving a drunk driver. This is especially true if you\u2019re a victim of drunk driving and this type of car crash.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Recovery from a drunk driving car accident can be multi-layered. You may have experienced severe injuries, post-traumatic syndrome symptoms, and vehicular damages. Drunk driving car accident claims are handled differently than standard car accidents, and you\u2019ll want to know all the facts before you jump to conclusions and take legal action.<\/p><p class=\"p1\"><b>If you\u2019re wondering what rights you have and what kind of legal recourse might be available to you, we are going to discuss many of those main topics here.<\/b><\/p><p>These will be general questions that will give you the main ideas behind these types of car crashes and their legal implications. We suggest consulting with our team before speaking with insurance companies or trying to navigate a Tampa drunk driving injury accident on your own.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab1fbad elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-6972 elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"ab1fbad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAs a former DUI Prosecutor, I am uniquely qualified to represent people who are injured by drunk drivers.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you've been involved in a car accident with a drunk driver, contact me today to learn about your legal options.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accidenttampa.com\/schedule-a-free-case-review\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGET A FREE CASE REVIEW\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad7b601 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ad7b601\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b style=\"color: #6d001f; font-size: 26px;\">Can I sue a drunk driver in Florida?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>YES, of course, you can sue a drunk driver in Florida. However, before you can proceed with your case, you must have a few key elements down. First, it\u2019s incredibly important to work with a car accident or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accidenttampa.com\/common-causes-of-motorcycle-accidents\/\" target=\"_blank\">motorcycle accident<\/a>&nbsp;lawyer, depending on your situation. Also, you must have information regarding the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>If intoxication was truly responsible for the accident<\/b> \u2013 This information will likely be found in a car accident report put together by local law enforcement. A driver cannot have a Blood Alcohol level (blood alcohol concentration, BAC) above 0.8%, or they can be criminally charged aside from your own claim against them.The alcohol levels will be essential to note in the case and will directly impact the damages sought. Also important, will be to see if the driver has been convicted of this sort of drunk driving behavior before. There are more severe penalties for those who have second or third offenses which could impact your claim or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accidenttampa.com\/what-is-a-camp-lejeune-lawsuit\/\" target=\"_blank\">lawsuit<\/a>.\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Proving the accident was not your fault<\/b> \u2013 This point may seem counter-intuitive since you weren\u2019t the person driving under the influence of alcohol. It might not even seem fair considering the situation. However, you\u2019ll want to be able to offer some type of evidence that will clear you of wrong-doing.An attorney will be able to assist with this and will have the resources to position your case free from fault. Even if you were partially at fault, your attorney could help protect you from the insurance adjuster who attempts to exploit that beyond reason.\n<p>A quality car accident lawyer is connected to experts who can recreate car crashes, chemical experts for crashes involving fire, and scientific analysts who can testify as to why you were not the party at fault.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Proving negligence by the other driver<\/b> \u2013 Through various forms of evidence, proving negligence will be crucial to your case. Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accidenttampa.com\/car-accident-lawyer\/\">car accident attorney<\/a> will be able to help you with this evidence and can include the accident report, photos of the scene and damages, red-light or similar footage, witness reports, and accident recreation testimony.You and your attorney will be tasked with providing evidence that proves the drunk driver caused an accident or the collision resulting in your damages. The driver being drunk is not enough proof, unfortunately. Insurance companies will deny claims that simply state the driver was drunk and therefore negligent.\n<p>An&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accidenttampa.com\/hire-a-lawyer-after-accident\/\" target=\"_blank\">experienced accident lawyer<\/a>&nbsp;will have the skillset and resources to place responsibility on the driver for not only being drunk but cause the crash. It would be detrimental to your case to assume the insurer will side with you, sadly, they are more interested in paying less in claims than they are about your wellbeing. These companies fight DUI crash claims just as aggressively as they fight other car crash bodily injury claims.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>If no-fault laws affect your case<\/b> \u2013 While Florida is a no-fault state when it comes to car insurance and accidents, with DUIs, there are other considerations taken into account. A car accident attorney will be able to walk you through your particular situation.Typically, no-fault accident claims require that you approach your insurer to pay for your medical bills (expenses) and damages. DUI crashes can be different depending on the details and severity of the collision. Not only can you file claims with your own insurer, but you may have a strong case to file a claim with the driver\u2019s insurance company.\n<\/li>\n<li><b>The severity of your injuries<\/b> \u2013 Another crucial component to your DUI accident case will be sharing the extent of your injuries. This may include medical records, x-rays, and other similar documents.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You may not be able to access the above information on your own, which means consulting an experienced auto accident lawyer is that much more important. Until you can prove negligence on the other driver\u2019s part, as well as injury and personal suffering on yours, you may not have a strong enough case to bring to court.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #6d001f;\"><b>Can I sue a bar or restaurant for serving the other driver too much alcohol?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Dram shop laws enforce the legal responsibilities of an institution that served alcohol to an individual who caused an accident.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nolo.com\/legal-encyclopedia\/dram-shop-laws-social-host-liability-alcohol-related-accidents-florida.html\">Florida dram shop<\/a> law is quite limited. If the establishment served alcohol to a minor or a known \u201chabitually addicted\u201d person, only then can the establishment (potentially) be held liable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This means in the state of Florida, people, or establishments that serve alcohol are not always held accountable for their patrons\u2019 actions.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #6d001f;\"><b>What benefits can I qualify for after being injured in a drunk driving car accident?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are several requirements your case must meet before you can qualify for benefits. For example, in Florida, you must have reported the crime within 72 hours of its occurrence. Considering that almost 88,000 people were injured in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accidenttampa.com\/was-a-loved-one-killed-in-a-motorcycle-accident-heres-what-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\">motor vehicle accidents<\/a>&nbsp;in 2015, these claims are not uncommon. But if you do meet the criteria, the benefits you may qualify for include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Wage Loss<\/b> \u2013 This compensation will include wages lost today and those you might not be able to earn in the future as a result of your accident. Be sure to alert your attorney how this accident has impacted your ability to work or any changes in employment.<\/li>\n<li><b>Disability<\/b> \u2013 If you become permanently injured as a result of your DUI car crash injuries, you may be eligible to receive ongoing disability benefits. This includes other tragic situations regarding disfigurements and wrongful death.<\/li>\n<li><b>Treatment Expenses<\/b> \u2013 Recovery from this sort of car incident may require a significant amount of medical attention. This kind of recovery can be anything from surgical intervention, long-term therapy, medication management, etc.<\/li>\n<li><b>Mental Health Counseling<\/b> \u2013 Trauma after a car accident impacts more than just your physical wellbeing. It can also be hard to recover from mentally, requiring therapy and other forms of mental health intervention.<\/li>\n<li><b>Property Loss\/Damage Reimbursement<\/b> \u2013 Your vehicle may be a total loss and need a full replacement, or there may be costly damages to tend to. You may receive compensation as a result of your losses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #6d001f;\"><b>Do drunk driving accidents equal larger settlements?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There is no \u201cguarantee\u201d of what kind of settlement you\u2019ll receive in a drunk driving incident. The determination of that will be unique to each case; however, some factors may result in higher settlements. These factors are what the state of Florida refers to as the legal doctrines of punitive damages or exemplary damages. These damages are sought in cases where the negligent party was particularly irresponsible or reckless, leading to your injuries.<\/p>\n<p>These types of damages aim to \u201cpunish\u201d and deter the person from making the same kinds of mistakes or trespasses in the future. Your legal claim may only be a part of the drunk driver\u2019s problems. Chances are, the person will also be facing criminal charges regarding their drunk driving.<\/p>\n<p><i>Your involvement in a drunk driving car accident can affect you for the rest of your life, and you should be able to seek compensation for the damage that\u2019s been done.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Before trying to navigate the drunk driving car accident space alone, please contact our office to learn more about your legal rights. Call or contact Herron Law (law firm) today and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accidenttampa.com\/schedule-a-free-case-review\/\"><span class=\"s1\"> schedule your consultation<\/span><\/a>. We look forward to learning more about your case and working with you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7d7f09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d7d7f09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Michael R. Herron Is Tampa\u2019s Best Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-d1131dc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d1131dc\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-21cfa3a\" data-id=\"21cfa3a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63e4731 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63e4731\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Drunk driving cases are often thought of as one of the easiest cases to make.<\/p><p>How much complexity could there be in a car crash involving a DUI?<\/p><p>But then the questions start to pile up.<\/p><ul><li>Can anyone identify the driver of the car that caused the accident?<\/li><li>Did the at-fault driver show clues of impairment immediately after the accident, and during the roadside sobriety tests?<\/li><li>Did the at-fault driver take or refuse a breath test?<\/li><\/ul><p><br \/>That\u2019s why you need a great drunk driving accident lawyer.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-985d00d\" data-id=\"985d00d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-037e6a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"037e6a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accidenttampa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/drunk-driving-accident-lawyer-Herron-Motorist-Whiplash-300x200-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5877\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">In Florida, all injured persons, regardless of who\u2019s at fault, will be compensated for lost wages.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-b860514 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b860514\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-65ac6514\" data-id=\"65ac6514\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38790b05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38790b05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>I\u2019m Michael R. Herron, and as a former DUI Prosecutor, I am uniquely qualified to represent those injured by drunk drivers. I have handled over a 1000 cases involving DUIs and those injured by drunk drivers. The well rounded experience I\u2019ve gained prosecuting these cases make me uniquely qualified to lead the way in supporting you through your case and getting you the settlement you deserve.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text );\">These trials can often be harrowing. Car accidents are scary enough without the involvement of drivers under the influence. A lawyer with experience can be a big help, both in your case and for your state of mind. Getting good representation, and getting it early, can make all the difference in how successful your case is, and how stressful your experience is in bringing it to court.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46edb393 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"46edb393\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions About Drunk Driving Accidents<br>\n<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74476df elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"74476df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">I\u2019ve been hurt in a drunk driving accident, what do I do?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef51934 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ef51934\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you\u2019ve been injured in a drunk driving accident, the first thing to do is take a deep breath. Once you\u2019ve collected yourself, call the police. Not only is this required legally, but it will also create an accident report which will prove useful for potential claims and lawsuits. This will also alert law enforcement to the drunk driver, who can then be dealt with. People driving under the influence are a danger to the public at large, so reporting them is important to maintain public safety.\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">It\u2019s also best to keep your distance from the other driver. If they are under the influence, they may become aggressive when confronted. It\u2019s best to wait for the police to arrive, and not to escalate the situation any further.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3091009 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3091009\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">I was hit by a person driving under the influence, can I sue?\n<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1f0505 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b1f0505\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The short answer? Yes. The long answer? In Florida you can file a personal injury claim on\u00a0 the person responsible in the case of a car accident cause by driving under the influence. Unfortunately, this can be quite difficult, which means hiring a personal attorney is often a crucial step in proceedings of this nature.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67799ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"67799ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How much money should I expect to receive in a personal injury claim for a DUI related accident with injuries?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bff0c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2bff0c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThis question is obviously a difficult one to answer, as the factors that are involved in determining compensation can vary. Damages are usually paid in accordance to loss of wages, the cost of medical care, pain and suffering, even wrongful death. In Florida, all injured persons, regardless of who\u2019s at fault, will be compensated for lost wages and medical expenses starting at $10,000 from their PIP (Personal Injury Protection) Insurance. \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cafa2fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cafa2fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">As a former DUI Prosecutor, I am uniquely qualified to represent those injured by drunk drivers.\n<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4b479d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b4b479d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Drunk driving accident and injury cases can be tricky:\n<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b858096 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b858096\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Some of the unique issues in a DUI injury case are:\n\n<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0b0eb8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c0b0eb8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol>\n<li>Can anyone identify the driver of the car that caused the accident?<\/li>\n<li>Did the at-fault driver show clues of impairment immediately after the accident?<\/li>\n<li>Did the at-fault driver 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