Drunk Driving Accidents
A New York driver with a blood alcohol content of more than .05% is driving while impaired. A New York driver with a blood alcohol content of .08% or higher is driving while intoxicated. These limits are lower for persons under 21 and commercial vehicle drivers. New York City and Long Island car accidents caused by drunk drivers have been devastating and fatal. These accidents can damage and forever alter the lives of victims and their families, which is why it is very important to contact an experienced NYC or Long Island drunk driving accident attorney as soon as possible, if you have been injured by a drunk driver.
The NYC or Long Island drunk driver’s insurance company typically pays out these claims up to the amount of the drunk driver’s insurance coverage limits. The establishment or social host that provided the alcohol to the driver may also be liable pursuant to New York’s dram shop laws(s). In addition to damage awards for pain and suffering, victims of New York drunk driving car accidents may also be entitled to punitive damages as well. Punitive damages are meant to punish defendants for especially harmful conduct.
A NYC or Long Island bar / restaurant or business that sells alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person can be held liable for injuries caused to others by that intoxicated person. Also, social hosts, who serve alcohol to minors can also be held liable for injuries caused to others by that intoxicated minor in a car accident. If you have been involved in a NYC or Long Island drunk driving car accident or any other car accident, please contact our experienced New York City and Long Island drunk driving accident attorneys as early as possible. If you wait too long to contact an attorney, your claims can and will expire.
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