Luis Alejandro Velasquez Herrera after crashing into Fort Myers taco stand

DUI ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

This accident was preventable. Impaired drivers are a risk to everyone on the road, and can senselessly ruin people’s lives.

“Drunken and drugged drivers are subject to criminal charges following an accident or collision that causes harm or kills another person,’’ explained Candice Bond, a Managing Partner at Bond Legal.

She added, “Separate from criminal charges, the family of a victim may be entitled to compensation through a civil lawsuit against the responsible party.”

The National Safety Council reports that impaired driving—whether due to alcohol, drugs, or other medications—accounts for 10 percent of all fatal automobile accidents. These crashes rank as the second-leading cause of traffic fatalities in the country.

PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM

A victim may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim pending an investigation.

Bond said, “Injured victims involved in a collision often seek a personal injury claim to cover the cost of medical bills, future medical care, loss of income, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering.

“Insurance companies can be notoriously unconcerned with the mounting costs that an injured party may accrue. An attorney can help. We protect the victims of these tragedies daily, forcing the insurance companies to pay for their mistakes,” she added.