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Drunk driving in America

When a person gets into an accident, this incident in itself becomes shocking for him and brings a lot of trouble.

When this accident occurs due to the fault of a drunk driver, this can, in principle, bring more problems, more injuries and damages than an accident with a sober driver.

According Below we will talk about which driver in the United States will be considered to be under the influence of alcohol, what he will face for such a violation, and what protection you can get if you have a “drunk” accident.galperinlegal.com

Who is considered “drunk”
In the United States, you can be charged with driving under the influence or charged with driving while intoxicated if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level was higher than the legal limit.

Basically, the legal blood alcohol concentration limit for drivers in all states in America is the same. With the possible exception of a few states.

Thus, in America, the following people will be considered a drunk driver :
drivers 21 years of age or older with an alcohol level of 0.08% or higher;
drivers under 21 years of age with an alcohol level of 0.02% or higher;

drivers of commercial vehicles whose alcohol level is 0.04% or more. At the same time, a driver of a commercial vehicle with a blood alcohol level in the range of 0.02 - 0.04% should be suspended from work for some time.

It is also important to understand that in some states in America, drivers may be subject to penalties for refusing to take a blood alcohol concentration test.

Moreover, this punishment may be increased depending on the time the driver is suspected of driving while intoxicated and refuses to take the test.

For example, in Florida, one of the states of America, upon the first refusal, the driver may have his driver’s license suspended for a period of 1 year, and upon the second and third refusal, for 18 months.

Punishments and fines
Any driver found to be driving while intoxicated may face a fine, license suspension and vehicle confiscation for a period of time, as well as community service or imprisonment.

The amount of fines and the length of the sentence imposed will depend on the time you were caught driving while intoxicated and what consequences of the “drunk” accident arose (how many people and to what extent were injured, whether anyone died).

You may also face additional punitive damages, depending on the state in which you live. In some states, you will be required to retake driver's training.

You may also face additional punitive damages, depending on the state in which you live. In some states, you will be required to retake driver's training.

In general, punitive damages for a first offense, depending on the state, can range from $250 to $ 10,000. The driver's license suspension can be 180 days or more, the community service time can be about 50 hours, and the prison sentence can be up to six months.

Please note that fines and sentences in the United States may also increase if a child under 16 years of age was in your vehicle at the time of the accident.

A drunk driving accident in itself is considered a terrible accident, no matter what injuries and damage may arise after it. Therefore, if you have had a drunken driving accident in the USA, seek help from an experienced lawyer as soon as possible.

He will study your case and build a line of defense for you that can protect you from unnecessary expenses and additional punishments.

Also, you will need legal assistance if you are involved in an accident in which the other driver was drunk.
In this case, the lawyer will do everything possible to ensure that you receive sufficient compensation for the accident.

Compensation if you were hit by a drunk driver
If you were hit by a drunk driver, you will be entitled to the following types of compensation:
loss of wages;
disability;
funeral expenses for the dead;
treatment costs;
consultations with a psychologist or psychotherapist;

When considering some of the above types of compensation, the following should be considered.
The calculation of payment of lost wages for each injured participant in an accident occurs individually, because the wages of each person are different.

Paying medical bills may include not only paying for the treatment itself, but also purchasing a wheelchair if the victim has a disability. @threadreaderapp unroll