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Car Accidents / 5.06.2019

The Two Attorneys of Drunk Driving Accidents: Criminal & Personal Injury

Automobile accidents involving drunk drivers can be tragic as well as complicated legal issues for all involved parties. All sides in any case involving an impaired driver will want to acquire legal representation and pursue a favorable outcome in their own favor.

Drunk driving accidents can be very emotional situations. The injured plaintiffs will want just financial compensation while the respondent driver will want a fair criminal trial and an outcome that is favorable in their favor.

When it comes to drunk driving accidents, there are typically going to be two types of attorneys in every courtroom. All attorneys understand this legal dynamic, but many parties in a drunk driving accident may not. Here’s a guide to understanding the two types of attorneys in drunk driving accidents.

Criminal Defense Attorney

Accident injury claims involving drunk driving collisions commonly end up going to trial, and attorneys who represent impaired drivers must be prepared for trial from the very beginning of claim negotiations. They will be involved in the criminal charges the impaired driver will be facing, and many times the criminal case takes precedence over any financial damage claims.

In this scenario, the goal of the criminal defense attorney will be to lessen the severity of the DUI charge that the defendant may receive. In addition, the criminal defense attorney will defend their client if a personal injury claim is brought against them.

Personal Injury Attorney

Personal injury attorneys are likewise concerned about their client, but their job will instead focus on helping their client recovering from an injury from the drunk driving incident by arguing that the accident directly caused injuries to the plaintiff.

Personal injury attorneys are focused on presenting as much solid documented evidence as possible to the court in order to secure the best possible financial damage award, including long-term general damages for pain-and-suffering due to dealing with the injury ongoing in life. Auto accident attorneys know they only have one real opportunity at receiving financial compensation for their client, and they will always work diligently for the most compensation that their client is entitled to be awarded.

Your Attorney Matters Significantly

Impaired drivers are often assigned a public defender to represent their criminal case, but this is never the situation for injured victims. They must find an experienced personal injury attorney who has a solid track record of results for their clients.

Many injured parties do not even know where to begin in this process. It is always best to choose a reputable legal counselor who focuses their law practice on personal injury law and is experienced in all aspects of financial recovery.

The personal injury attorney you choose is important and can truly make a difference in the amount of financial compensation that you receive for your injuries. The seasoned Mississippi personal injury attorneys at Richard Schwartz & Associates Injury Lawyer know how to fight for their clients in court and pursue justice on behalf of injury victims of their families.

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