Drinking and driving over the holiday can lead to serious losses

Many Denver residents are able to take time off from work during the Fourth of July week to enjoy the parades and parties that often occur when the nation celebrates its birthday. Unfortunately, some who choose to celebrate Independence Day do so by consuming alcohol and then making the dangerous decision to get behind the wheels of their cars. Drinking and driving is never a good combination, but often occurs with more frequency when holiday-related celebrations are underway.

It is a sad fact that some Colorado residents may end the holiday week as the victims of drunk driving crashes. Even if they are not the direct victims of such devastating collisions, they may have loved ones who are injured or killed by drunk drivers on Denver roads. Those who suffer direct harm from drunk drivers and those who lose family members in drunk driving crashes can often pursue their losses in civil court through different personal injury-based claims.

From lawsuits based on negligence, to wrongful death, state law protects those who have had to endure hardships at the hands of irresponsible and reckless drunk drivers. It is important for readers to understand that a drunk driver’s arrest for DUI or another alcohol-related criminal charge does not prevent victims from suing the negligent party for their losses as well; a drunk driver can be both criminally and civilly liable for their conduct.

The Law Offices of W. Dan Mahoney have experience helping Colorado victims of drunk driving vehicle accidents, whether their incidents occur during the Fourth of July holiday week or during another time of the year. Victims of drunk driving accidents are encouraged to learn more about their rights in a timely manner, as personal injury claims in the state can expire based on the applicable statutes of limitation. Those wishing for more information are invited to view the firm’s website.

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• Drunk Driving Accidents