Crestview Personal Injury Attorneys Release Information On Drunk Driving Accidents

Gross & Schuster P.A. of Crestview, Florida, has recently released information regarding drunk driving accidents and what victims can do. The personal injury attorneys have posted on their website information regarding DUI accidents and how victims can obtain justice and protect their rights.

"Drunk driving accidents are so frustrating because they are completely avoidable," says Attorney Terence Gross. "That person behind the wheel, the one who's been drinking, could have easily taken a cab or asked someone else to do the driving as opposed to risking the health and well being of others on the road."

The law firm states that victims of these types of personal injury often don't know what they can do in recourse to the driver. He says that many victims handle the repercussions themselves, paying for their own medical bills and often missing work and facing financial stress because of the accident.

According to the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles, there are around 250,000 vehicle accidents in the state every year. MADD or Mothers Against Drunk Driving estimates that there are approximately 40,000 arrests in the state for driving under the influence each year, which is a substantial percentage of the total accidents annually. Atty. Gross says that this is unacceptable.

"The cost of medical bills alone can be staggering for victims of a DUI," the attorney states. "You're looking at ambulance costs, as well as hospital and doctor fees, and in severe cases, your family may be facing funeral costs. It's completely insane to expect a victim or his or her family to pay for all of this."

Atty. Gross says that in addition to monetary costs, there are physical and mental issues to consider. Many drivers are fearful of even riding in a vehicle after such an accident. Some face exorbitant auto repair costs and others miss work due to physical impairments after an accident.

The law firm wants to point out that there are ways that victims can be compensated for these accidents and that those who have been involved in such an accident should contact a knowledgeable attorney to learn more about recouping their losses. More about the firm and further information on DUI accidents and other personal injury cases can be seen on their official website.