Articles on DUI Accidents
Articles on DUI Accidents
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Alcohol and Car Accidents: Key Legal Issues
The presence of alcohol in a driver’s blood can be a key legal issue in a car accident and any resulting insurance claim or car accident lawsuit.
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Hit by a Drunk Driver: What are My Legal Options?
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than ten thousand people were killed in alcohol-related car accidents in 2010. Alcohol-related accidents comprise almost one-third of all car accidents in the country.
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Does DUI Equal Automatic Fault for a Car Accident?
In most car accident scenarios, a DUI driver will be liable, but it's a little more complicated than you might think.
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Drunk Driving Accident Settlements and Claims: Real-Life Examples
Real-life examples of injury claims resulting from car accidents where a drunk driver was at fault.
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Settling a Car Accident Injury Claim When the Other Driver Was DUI
Settling these kinds of cases might be easier, but make sure you follow these tips.
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Civil and Criminal Consequences of a DUI-Related Car Accident
A look at potential criminal charges and lawsuit liability if you're convicted of DUI in connection with an accident.
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How Underage Drinking Affects a Car Accident Injury Claim
If a driver is under 21 and causes a DUI-related crash, some unique legal issues could be raised.
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Dram Shop Laws and Bar Liability for DUI Accidents
When can a bar or other establishment be legally liable for injuries resulting from a DUI accident?
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If you were in a car accident and the police charged you with driving under the influence of marijuana, you should learn more about the law…and probably get legal help from an attorney.
Tools for Your Claim
Tools for Your Claim
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Sample Demand Letter: Injuries Caused by Drunk Driver
How to draft your demand letter to the insurance adjuster if you're injured by a drunk driver.
DUI Accidents Q&A
DUI Accidents Q&A
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Will my car insurance cover a DUI accident?
Will my car insurance cover a DUI accident?
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How much does insurance pay for pain and suffering for someone hit by a drunk driver?
How much does insurance pay for pain and suffering for someone hit by a drunk driver?
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I was hit by a drunk driver who had just left a bar after last call. Can I sue the bar?
I was hit by a drunk driver who had just left a bar after last call. Can I sue the bar?
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Can a party host be sued if a guest causes a drunk driving accident?
Can a party host be sued if a guest causes a drunk driving accident?
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My friend was in a car accident and was charged with DUI. Can his car insurance deny coverage?
My friend was in a car accident and was charged with DUI. Can his car insurance deny coverage?
Getting Help for a Car Accident Case
Getting Help for a Car Accident Case
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Start here to connect with lawyers handling car accident cases in your area.
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Browse Nolo's Lawyer Directory
If you want to view a list of lawyers near you, check out Nolo's lawyer directory.