Drunk Driving Accidents

Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer

When someone makes the choice to drink and drive, the results can be devastating. Because the drunk driver has poor judgment and a slowed response time, drunk driving accidents often have severe consequences. If a loved one has severe injuries or suffered a wrongful death in a drunk driving accident, talk to the personal injury attorneys at the Gergel, Nickles & Solomon law firm in Columbia, South Carolina.

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In a drunk driving accident, there may be more than one liable party. Especially with serious injuries or wrongful death, it is important to identify all possible parties in order to obtain enough money to cover damages.

• Because the drunk driver was negligent, the drunk driver's insurance company is liable for the resulting DWI injury.
• Was this a case of negligent entrustment? If the owner of the car gave the keys to a driver who was under the influence, the car's owner has liability for DUI injuries.
• When a social host allows a guest to leave when that guest is obviously intoxicated and unfit to drive, the host may be liable for the drunk driver's actions.
• When a dram shop (a bar or restaurant serving alcohol) over-serves an obviously intoxicated person and fails to take action to keep that person from driving, people injured in a drunk driving accident may have a case against the dram shop.

When a drunk driving accident is complex, when it is important to you and your family, contact the personal injury lawyers at the Gergel, Nickles & Solomon law firm. We serve clients anywhere in South Carolina. Free consultation for all personal injury, medical malpractice, and products liability cases.