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Large trucks accounted for 7 percent of the vehicles involved in fatal crashes. Of the 3,215 large trucks involved in fatal crashes, 73 percent were combination trucks.
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Colorado DUI Accident Law
Denver DUI accident lawyer Alan Shafner fights for victims of drunk driving in Colorado.
DUI, or Driving Under the Influence, is one of Colorado’s most significant public safety problems. This year alone in Colorado there will around 25,000 drunk driving arrests and close to 200 people will be killed in accidents involving a drunk driver, representing about 1/3 of all traffic-related deaths in Colorado. Tragically, numerous anti-drinking and driving initiatives and education programs, the long and horrific record of resulting DUI accidents, and the fact that drinking and driving is extremely preventable have not deterred the thousands who have been arrested for DUI in Colorado this year already, and the tens of thousands more who will drink and drive without being caught.
If you or a loved one has become the victim of accident caused by a DUI driver in Colorado, you may be the victim of serious injuries, pain and suffering, lost wages, and large medical bills. Contact Denver attorney Alan Shafner now for a FREE consultation.
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Colorado Drunking Driving Law
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| If you’ve been injured in an accident caused by a DUI driver in Colorado, the Law Offices of Alan Shafner will represent you with compassion and integrity, and act aggressively to get you the compensation that you deserve for your injuries. |
The legal Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) limit for driving in Colorado is under .05%. Anything above this is considered Driving While Ability Impaired, or DWAI. Driving with a BAC of .08% or higher is considered Driving Under the Influence (DUI). In Colorado, a first-time DUI arrest may lead to probation, fines, and community service, but these punishments are extremely minor compared to the damage a drunk driver can inflict upon others. Drunk drivers, even those who have a BAC content under the legal limit, are many, many times more likely to cause an accident resulting in injury or death to themselves or others. Also, driving while ability impaired is not limited to drunk driving. People who drive while under the influence of illegal or prescription drugs are also many times more likely to cause an accident.
Special Liability Considerations in Colorado Drunk Driving Accidents
In addition to liability for medical expenses, loss of employment, medical expenses, loss of quality of life, and pain and suffering, a Colorado driver who causes an accident resulting in injury or death while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs may be open to special punitive damages as a result of his or her negligent and illegal conduct. Drunk driving is a public menace which is easily avoidable, and punitive damages (damages imposed to punish reckless behavior) are very common in DUI accident cases. In some cases the host of a party or a bar owner who provided alcohol to a drunk driver may also be partially liable, particularly in cases involving minors or cases in which it should have been obvious that a person should not have been served another drink. An experienced Colorado DUI attorney can sort through these issues, identify all the potential responsible parties, and get you all the compensation to which you are entitled.
Should I Hire a Colorado DUI Accident Lawyer?
Due to the complexity of handling a personal injury claim resulting from a DUI related accident, including finding immediate sources of money for medical expenses, the multiple elements that need to be proved in order to establish a personal injury claim, the multiple levels of liability and potential insurance issues involved, and experience and resources at the disposal of insurance companies to fight and minimize your claim, it’s strongly recommended that you hire an experienced DUI accident attorney. Additionally, non-economic damages from a Colorado DUI accident can be the most challenging for victims to accurately define and be compensated for, and its in the interest of the offending drivers’ insurance companies to minimize these type of claims. The Law Office of Alan Shafner has the experience and know-how to find all the potential damages that you can claim compensation for, and the tenacity and skill to aggressively and competently pursue them.
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Denver Attorney Alan Shafner
Denver attorney Alan Shafner has been fighting for victims of Colorado drunk driving accidents for over three decades with integrity and compassion. Born and raised in Denver, he has helped victims of Colorado accidents recover millions of dollars in damages. If you’ve been the victim of a DUI accident in Colorado, the Law Offices of Alan Shafner will aggressively pursue your case to the fullest extent necessary to get you the compensation that you deserve, including reimbursement for lost wages, medical expenses, and pain and suffering. Let us help you hold the negligent party responsible for your devastating injury.