Being involved in a car accident with a drunk driver can impact your life in a number of negative ways. In the state of Texas, if you have been injured after being hit by a drunk driver, you have a legal right to hold that person accountable for your injuries,…
Drugged Driving Accidents are on the Rise Studies have shown that drunk driving accidents are on the decline. Researchers have stated that increasing awareness about the dangers of drunk driving has caused a decrease in drunk driving accidents. However, drugged driving accidents are actually increasing. A study done by the…
Drunk Driving Accidents are Often Tragic Drunk driving accidents change lives forever. It is estimated that 1,100 people were killed in a drunk driver accidents in 2013. This means that three people die each day in Texas due to a drunk driver accident. The Law Offices of David Kohm have…
There are many new factors that make driving more dangerous than it used to be. For one, there are simply many more drivers on the road. There are also more distractions than ever before, such as advanced in-car entertainment systems, smart phones, texting and video chat. Many teens who attempt…
Alcohol and vehicles are a dangerous combination. In the year 2015, approximately one-third of all accident related deaths were caused by drunk driving. Society generally places the blame on the driver. However, the law allows other parties to be implicated as well. Bars, restaurants and nightclubs may be held liable…
If you’ve been involved in an accident with someone who is under the influence of drugs and alcohol, then you know that it can be difficult to get anything done about your vehicle or compensation for your medical bills. A car accident lawyer can file the proper claims to help…
About 1,000 people lose their lives each year on Texas roads because of drunk drivers. Countless more suffer devastating injuries and emotional trauma. These car crashes also cause financial devastation to helpless victims who are caught in the wake of drunk drivers. How does alcohol impair safe driving? Alcohol is a depressant. That means…
Late Friday night Arlington police arrest a man suspected of drunk driving after a collision with a motorcyclist. The motorcycle driver was pronounced dead at the hospital later that night. The at fault driver is 28 year old Everett Matheney has been charged with intoxication manslaughter. You can read more…
Around 3 am on November 1, 2015 Fort Worth Police officers arrived at a grim crash scene near the intersection of Hartman and Richard in Forest Hill. A SUV collided with a sedan, resulting in the death of two passengers and hospitalization of 2 others. The driver of the SUV…
Being in a car accident is a frightening experience and it becomes even worse when you discover that the other driver is drunk or otherwise intoxicated. Doing the right thing after being hit by a drunk driver will make it easier to successfully endure this stressful experience. The steps you…
