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When a drunk driver gets behind the wheel of their car, they put themselves and other road users at risk. If impaired by alcohol, a driver may be more likely to violate other rules of the road, resulting in collisions with other vehicles. The effects of these collisions are often devastating. Because of their reckless behaviour, drunk drivers can cause families to lose a loved one. In fact, on average, four Canadians are killed every day in collisions caused by drunk drivers, per Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD Canada).
Survivors of car accidents caused by drunk drivers may sustain permanent, catastrophic injuries as a result of their collision. The effects of these injuries may impact the rest of a victim’s life and lead them to incur significant financial losses, all because an irresponsible, intoxicated individual decided to get behind the wheel.
If you’ve been injured in a car accident caused by a motorist operating their vehicle under the influence of alcohol, a Toronto drunk driving accident lawyer may be able to help you seek accountability and restitution.
The Dangers Of Drunk Driving
Ingesting even a small amount of alcohol before operating a vehicle can be dangerous. Some individuals may feel like they’re able to responsibly drive a car after having one or two drinks, but according to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO), even one drink could impair someone’s driving ability.
Alcohol can delay normal reflexes and slow down a driver’s response time. Inebriated drivers may experience double or blurred vision. They can even lose consciousness while driving. As a result of the effects of inebriation, drivers could cause substantial property damage, severe injuries, and the loss of lives.
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Injuries From Drunk Driving Accidents
Survivors of car crashes caused by drunk drivers often sustain serious injuries as a result of their collision. The criminal behaviour of another driver can lead to a range of injuries, varying in severity from moderate pains to permanent immobilization. Some injuries that can be sustained in an accident with a drunk driver may include:
- Neck injuries
- Whiplash
- Head injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Paralysis
- Bruised ribs
- Damage to internal organs
- Broken or fractured bones
- Cuts, abrasions, and contusions
In addition to physical injuries sustained as a result of a collision with a drunk driver, accident survivors may also experience emotional anguish and psychological trauma. In these situations, a victim may choose to work with a Toronto drunk driving accident lawyer to help recover damages for costs incurred as a result of a drunk driver’s negligence.
Your Right To Legal Representation
If you’ve been injured in a car accident caused by a drunk driver, you have the right to consult a lawyer who may be able to provide you with legal assistance and advice. A Toronto drunk driving accident lawyer may be able to help you seek accident benefits through your insurance company, or take further legal action if your benefits do not cover your total losses.
In order to determine the total amount of financial losses incurred by a victim as the result of an accident with a drunk driver, a lawyer might be able to help compile and analyze various forms of evidence. These types of evidence may include medical reports, financial records, earnings statements, and possibly more.
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Following an accident caused by a drunk driver, injured patients may face long recovery processes. A Toronto drunk driving accident lawyer may be able to help injured car accident survivors focus on their recovery, so they can pursue compensation on the victim’s behalf. For a free, initial consultation about your case, call Preszler Injury Lawyers.
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How soon after an accident can I start receiving loss of income benefits?
Loss of income benefits are typically paid to injured victims of motor vehicle accidents once their claim has been approved by their auto insurance provider. To receive these benefits, you may be required to provide your insurer with documentation from your employer, physicians, and other medical experts stating that your injuries prevent you from working. You will not be granted loss of income benefits for any wages lost during the first 7 days after the injury-causing collision, however you may be eligible to claim lost income for missed working days after that time limitation has elapsed.
What happens if my injuries meet the threshold of catastrophic impairment?
If your injuries meet the threshold of catastrophic impairment, you may be entitled to additional benefits such as increased medical and rehabilitation benefits, attendant care benefits, and housekeeping and home maintenance benefits.
Do my family members have the right to sue the at-fault driver?
Close family members of a person who has been injured or killed in a motor vehicle accident may be able to sue the at-fault driver for their own losses such as loss of care, guidance, and companionship.
How much money can I receive to cover lost wages before and after trial?
The amount of income replacement benefits you can receive will depend on your pre-accident income, but typically these benefits can cover up to 70% of your gross income before the accident, up to a maximum of $400 per week. If you pursue a civil claim against the at-fault driver whose negligence caused your collision, you may be able to recover 100% of your gross income loss and earning capacity after the trial.
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