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Drunk driving accidents are among the leading causes for personal injuries and wrongful deaths in automobile accidents.
The Law Offices of Paul M. Goodson, P.C. has earned a reputation as a successful personal injury law firm. North Carolina drunk driving accidents attorney Paul Goodson is especially skilled with cases involving the most serious or catastrophic of personal injuries:
Automobile accidents are always unfortunate, but when the accident is caused by someone else's irresponsible drinking, it is catastrophic, especially if there is a wrongful death involved. We have the experience needed to help you bring the responsible party to justice and gain compensation for your losses.
Criminal and Civil Aspects of Drunk Driving Accident Cases
The state will prosecute the criminal aspect of a drunk driving case. After the state prosecutes the driver and levies fines and jail time, we take over with the civil side of the case. The civil side involves representing injured parties and their loved ones to get compensation for injuries and losses.
The burden of proof and procedural aspects of the civil case are very different from the criminal side, but there is some carryover. For example, when a driver is found guilty of driving under the influence, this guilty conviction carries tremendous influence with courts and juries.
A jury is much more likely to find that the driver was completely at fault if that driver has already been convicted of drunk driving in the criminal courts. This is especially important in North Carolina because of its contributory negligence law, which prohibits plaintiffs from recovering anything if they are found to be even one percent at fault.
North Carolina Alcohol-Related Accidents Lawyer
Call or e-mail the law firm to schedule a no-obligation consultation and preliminary case review with our experienced North Carolina personal injury lawyer. Visit one of our law offices in Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham or Fayetteville, or let us know if you need a consultation at your location.
