Have you been hit by a drunk driver? If you have been a victim involved in an accident with a drunk driver, we have the experience to help you. After spending nearly five years working as a prosecutor putting drunk drivers in jail, attorney Thomas Creech saw firsthand the serious problems that these drivers represent. Upon opening his own personal injury law practice in 2003, he was able to start helping victims obtain monetary compensation through the civil justice system.
If you or some you know have suffered serious injuries in a drunk driving-related collision, please don’t hesitate to contact us via phone at 864-235-4999 by tapping the button below or by filling out our request form for a free consultation.
About 12 in 100,000 people died in a motor vehicle traffic accident. Furthermore, 28% of those fatalities involved at least one driver under the influence. In a 2018 report released by Value Penguin, data shows South Carolina ranks #3 for most DUI-related deaths
Facts About Drunk Driver Related Accidents
- Accidents involving drunk drivers cause more serious personal injury
- Automobile accidents involving drunk drivers are frequently more complex
- A personal injury lawyer can serve as your advocate to obtain full compensation for all of your injuries
Studies show that automobile accidents involving drunk drivers cause more serious personal injury. Consequently, when the injury is more serious, the case may become more complex. As a consequence, this may involve more health care providers, future permanent impairment, and loss of future ability to work. All of these issues need to be investigated so that full monetary compensation can be obtained. Personal injury lawyer Thomas Creech is here to assist you in these potentially complex cases.
An automobile accident involving a drunk driver may also involve the criminal justice system. Frequently, victims need a voice in court. Therefore, attorney Thomas Creech can be your advocate in court and can speak to the judge on your behalf.
Other Situations
In addition to the driver, a social host, a bar, or a restaurant may also be responsible for damages caused by over-serving an obviously intoxicated person who then leaves the establishment and drives away later causing a car accident involving injuries. Unfortunately, this happens more often than we realize and the result may be devastating.
If you or a family member have been injured by a drunk driver, do not wait to hire a personal injury lawyer to help you. Call the Thomas Creech Law Offices today for representation and have an advocate on your side. For more information or to schedule your consultation, contact our office in Greenville, SC at 864-235-4999. Remember, it’s always a free consultation!