{"id":664,"date":"2023-11-01T12:00:06","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T16:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.calljed.com\/blog\/?p=664"},"modified":"2023-11-01T11:04:14","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T15:04:14","slug":"what-to-do-if-a-drunk-driver-has-injured-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.calljed.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-a-drunk-driver-has-injured-you\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Do If A Drunk Driver Has Injured You"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"What-to-do-after-a-drunk-driver-injures-you-blog-scaled\"There is no denying that getting behind the wheel after even a few drinks can be fatal. However, accidents caused by drunk drivers continue to happen at an alarming rate all across the United States. Over 30 percent of all crash-related deaths throughout the country involve drunk drivers. In a recent year alone, 13,384 victims tragically lost their lives in these preventable collisions. That’s approximately one victim killed in a drunk-driving accident every 39 minutes. Fortunately, not every crash caused by a drunk driver results in death. Still, the injuries you sustain may be devastating and life-altering.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Critical Steps To Take After The Accident<\/strong><\/p>\n

Getting hit by a drunk driver can dramatically alter your life in an instant. One minute, you are driving down the street. Then, suddenly, you are injured and forced to deal with the consequences of another’s recklessness. Immediately following a drunk driving collision, you will likely feel shocked, angry, and confused. However, it is essential to remain as calm as possible and complete the following steps to protect yourself and your family:<\/span><\/p>\n

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