Accidents & DUI
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When an impaired driver is involved in a traffic accident one of their first reactions is a sense of guilt. Guilt is a very human emotion however acting in response to guilty is a bad idea because unanticipated consequences can be very serious for the driver, their family and even the victim.
Those consequences could include:
- Mandatory prison time;
- Lifetime indebtedness for damages caused;
- Lifetime loss of driver’s license;
- Loss of professional licenses, such as medical and teaching;
- Loss of custody of minor children;
- Permanent income reduction.
A DUI driver who has been in accident should contact an attorney as soon as possible. An DUI attorney and not a DUI driver knows the potential consequences and how to effectively deal with them. Decisions a DUI driver makes without legal advice can make easily make the consequences worse.
As a Phoenix DUI Lawyer I know the potential legal consequences of DUI accidents
Since 1979 as a DUI Lawyer I have helped over 5000 DUI & Criminal law clients take back control of their lives
- I prevent the immediate suspension of my client’s driver’s license
- I limit their appearances for court and counseling
- I use my 47 years of experience to try to get the Best Result possible: for my clients. The best result could be a dismissal, a reduced charge or trial verdict of not guilty
- If there is a conviction, I help my client avoid or lessen the many adverse consequences of a conviction.
My job as a Phoenix DUI Lawyer is to see each case through my client’s eyes
All of my clients are unique individuals. An arrest may trigger actions which are different for them than my other clients. My job is to anticipate and minimize the consequences for each client and their family.
I have designed my Phoenix DUI Attorney practice as if I were the client
If I were the client, I would expect my lawyer to keep me fully informed as the case progresses. I would want my lawyer to anticipate problems I may not be aware of. I would want my attorney to help me do whatever the courts and MVD said I had to do. Because that is what I expect, this is what I provide to my clients. Personalized Service is my responsibility alone.
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No one ever sets out to drive drunk, but even good people make mistakes. Once you’ve been drinking, your decision-making skills are impaired, which means you are more likely to make the choice to drive even though you would know that was a bad idea if you were talking about the situation sober.
If you do drive under the influence in Phoenix and get into an accident, there are a few things you need to do right away:
Call for Help
You may be worried about getting into trouble with the law because you are drunk, but if you leave the scene, you will be in even more legal trouble. Stay on the scene and make sure that you or someone else calls for help, including the police and an ambulance if anyone is hurt.
Don’t make any statements about being drunk or about the accident being your fault. Anything you say can be used against you later. Sit down and stay quiet while you wait for help to arrive.
Contact a Lawyer
You may be arrested at the scene of the accident. Whether you are arrested or released, you need to call an attorney as soon as you are able. An experienced DUI lawyer can guide you through the process, helping you understand what to say or not to say and giving you advice about the best defense to create for your case.
The right attorney can help have the charges against you either reduced or dropped. The right attorney can also get the penalties reduced even if you are convicted.
Work with Your Insurance Company
Your insurance company may not pay for any of the damages to your own vehicle or pay for any of your medical bills if you were driving drunk at the time of your accident. In fact, your insurance company may even cancel your policy. Your liability insurance will provide coverage for damages the other vehicle suffers, however.
Your lawyer will help you work with your insurance company to get the claims processed and to protect your policy if possible. In addition to defending you against criminal charges, your lawyer may also be able to create a case against your insurance company for non-payment.
Repair Your Car
No matter how minor you think the accident was, you will need to have your car inspected and repaired to ensure that it is safe for driving. Take your car to a certified Phoenix collision repair center to have it thoroughly inspected. A certified collision repair center will have the expertise to find damage that may be unseen but could seriously weaken your car.
Invest in professional Mesa auto body repair to protect your car’s value, as well. You may be facing huge legal and medical bills — you don’t want to have to buy a new car, as well. The right auto body repair will have your car looking as good as new.
No one wants to get into an accident or be charged with a DUI. Fortunately, if you find yourself in this situation in Phoenix, there are plenty of qualified attorneys and certified collision repair centers to help you set things right again.
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