Drunk Driving Crashes Can Cause Permanent Injuries

When a person has decided to drive while under the influence of alcohol, they are taking a huge risk for themselves and everyone around them. They can have a severely compromised mental state that affects their driving skills and safety, often leading to drunk driving crashes. 

According to statistics, approximately 32 people die in drunk driving accidents in the US every day, which is about one person every 45 minutes. In addition to these fatalities, hundreds of thousands of people are injured in the US because of drunk driving crashes each year, and many injuries are permanent.

Should you have been involved in a drunk driving crash and were left with permanent injuries, you should always speak with an auto accident attorney from Luck Law. We take on complex cases involving long-term injuries, and we can assist you.

Examples of Permanent Injuries from Crashes 

Over the years, countless studies have proven that impaired drivers, due to alcohol consumption, lack the physical capacity to react quickly enough to various roadway dangers. Those driving under the influence cannot concentrate as they should on driving-related tasks like vehicle speed, position, passengers, road signals, and other vehicles on the road. 

In fact, according to a study, reaction times are slowed by as much as 15 to 30 percent, and visual acuity can be impaired by up to 32 percent. That’s why serious crashes occur, leading to permanent injuries when drunk drivers are involved. 

Below we have listed a few permanent injuries people can suffer from when involved in drunk driving crashes. If you have incurred any of the below injuries, reach out for legal help immediately. 

Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injuries can be serious and result in permanent disability. This is because depending on how severely a person’s spinal cord is injured, they can suffer from partial to complete paralysis. In addition, a spinal cord injury could also lead to a spinal disc rupturing or slipping, leading to lifelong chronic pain and severe nerve damage. 

Traumatic Brain Injuries 

One of the most common severe injuries that result in permanent disabilities is a traumatic brain injury. A person could incur many different types of TBIs when involved in a drunk driving crash. Many TBIs will have lasting effects like poor memory, emotional trauma, vision and hearing impairments, and plenty more. Additionally, if you suffer from a TBI, you might not be able to work again or even perform basic day-to-day activities without help. 

Organ Damage

Organ damage can be life-threatening or leave an individual with a physical disability for the rest of their life if they have lost an organ or had to have an organ transplant. Most commonly, the kidneys, lungs, and spleen are the organs most affected by car accidents. 

Burn Injuries

Burn injuries from crashes can range in severity from first-degree with minimal scarring to third-degree burns that could result in amputations or severe bodily disfigurement. In addition, a victim could also suffer from infections and permanent psychological trauma when a burn injury is sustained. 

Speak With A Montgomery Attorney Today To Discuss Your Drunk Driving Accident Case

Victims of drunk driving crashes are often entitled to compensation for lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost earning capacity. Their losses can be overwhelming if they have suffered permanent injuries. You need a law firm that will seek full compensation for your past and future losses. 

Reach out to a Montgomery auto accident attorney from Luck Law today to discuss your case. Case evaluations are free, so please contact us today to learn more about how we can help you.