Drunk Driving (DUI) Accident Law Blog
This section of our blog is dedicated to discussing the legal issues and complications surrounding drunk driving collisions, or crashes that are caused by a drunk or impaired driver. Davis Law Group is a proud supporter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), and we have seen first-hand how these types of collisions can affect victims' lives.
Learn more about DUI crashes and how to hold drunk drivers accountable for their negligence with the latest content from our blog, or call our office at (206) 727-4000 if you would like to discuss a potential case and learn more about your legal rights.
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DUI Driver Crashes Into, Injures Wrestling Team Washington State Patrol says a man was under the influence of drugs or alcohol when he ran a stop sign and slammed into a vehicle carrying a high school wrestling team Tuesday in rural Skagit County. -
Lowering BAC Limit Will Help Reduce Drunk Driving Crashes A change to the legal blood alcohol limit will help reduce the number of drunk driving crashes and deaths. The report, released Jan. 17, says that lowering the BAC from 0.08 to 0.05 is a no-brainer. -
Don’t Drink And Drive This Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is the deadliest holiday on the roads in the United States, casting a shadow over an otherwise joyous occasion. For that reason, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and its partners are running a safety campaign, “Make It to the Table: Don’t Drink and Drive this Thanksgiving Eve.” -
Suspected DUI Driver Kills Motorcyclist In Yelm A crash that left a 34-year-old Yelm motorcyclist dead was caused by a suspected drunk driver, according to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred Saturday night at 148th Avenue Southeast and Solberg Road Southeast outside of Yelm. -
Motorcyclist Killed By Suspected Drunk Driver In Poulsbo A car and motorcycle collided Wednesday south of the Hood Canal Bridge, resulting in the motorcyclist’s death and the driver of the car under arrest for a suspected DUI, according to the Washington State Patrol. -
Suspected DUI Driver Causes 3-Car Crash In Lakewood At least one is injured after a suspected DUI driver caused a three-vehicle crash Tuesday night in Lakewood, according to the Washington State Patrol. -
Update: Pro Skateboarder Cory Kennedy Charged In Fatal Vashon Island Crash Cory Kennedy has been charged with vehicular homicide, vehicular assault and reckless driving for his Aug. 30, 2017 crash that killed his passenger, video producer Preston Maigetter -
2 Injured In Suspected Motorcycle DUI Crash With Elk A collision with an elk on Highway 162 in Orting left a motorcyclist and his passenger injured late Tuesday, according to the Washington State Patrol. The driver of the motorcycle, a 51-year-old man, was believed to be intoxicated and now faces potential DUI and vehicular assault charges. -
Suspected DUI Driver Kills Motorcyclist In Kent A motorcyclist is dead after a suspected drunk driver collided with him last week at a busy Kent intersection, according to police. -
Suspected DUI Driver Causes 3-Car Wreck In Tacoma A three-car crash Sunday morning in Tacoma was the result of a suspected drunk driver, according to the Washington State Patrol. Three people were injured in the collision, including two with serious injuries. -
Seattle Police Arrest 2 Drunk Drivers, Both With Children In Car The Seattle Police Department has made two DUI arrests in the past week, both which involved children in the vehicle. In a case where the driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol while in control of a vehichle, any child under the age of 16 falls under child endangerment laws. -
Pregnant Woman Injured In DUI Crash A head-on crash caused by a drunk driver sent five women to the hospital Sunday night, including a pregnant woman.
Statute Of Limitations
The Statute of Limitations (SOL) is a law that sets a strict limit on the amount of time that an accident victim has to file a legal claim or action in order to recover financial compensation for their injuries, lost wages, medical bills, etc.