Puyallup Car Dealership Employee Killed in Suspected DUI Crash

Impaired driving is a serious problem in Washington State. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 156 people were killed in alcohol- related car accidents in the United States in 2011. Furthermore, a study by the Center for Injury Epidemiology and Prevention at Columbia found that one of nine drivers involved in fatal crashes nationwide tested positive for marijuana.
Drug-related driving is a growing concern for many residents of Washington now that marijuana has been decriminalized statewide. Drugged driving accounted for over 28 percent of traffic deaths in 2010 nationwide and that number will certainly be higher in Washington where marijuana will soon be readily available.
Motorists determined to have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol can face jail time, heavy fines, and license suspensions. A conviction will not, however, automatically result in financial compensation for the victim or his or her family.
Families who have lost a loved one in a Seattle car accident involving a DUI driver would be well advised to carefully examine their legal rights and options. They may be able to hold the at-fault driver financially liable by filing a wrongful death claim seeking compensation for medical and funeral costs, lost future income, pain and suffering, and other losses. An experienced Seattle car accident lawyer will be able to guide and counsel families during this complex, challenging, and emotional process.
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