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In 2009, of the 6,788 car accidents in the city of Tampa, 480 of them (7%) involved drivers impaired by alcohol. While that doesn't seem like a large number, nearly 40% of the area's 900+ traffic fatalities involved drunk drivers. That is because alcohol impairs the body's ability to react and rationalize. Add in the effects of fatigue from a late night, and it's a recipe for disaster. DUI Lawyers Arlington DWI

Those statistics don't even factor in the serious injuries sustained from drunk driving accidents, injuries that can have implications for victims and their families for the rest of their lives. Some drunk driving accident victims suffer such severe injuries that they no longer can care for themselves and require round-the-clock, daily care from nurses and family members, as well as rehabilitative therapy. DUI Attorneys Arlington DWI

Perhaps you were able to recover from your injuries, to an extent. You don't require round-the-clock medical care, but you can no longer work or are limited as to how much you can work. Your quality of life has been impacted severely. You can't sit for longer than 30 minutes at a time. You can't imagine a day without back or leg pain. Your personal relationships, including your friendships and your marriage have suffered.

Perhaps you are a college student who cannot attend school full-time any more because the course load is too physically draining, or because your short-term memory is still affected by the accident. Perhaps the highly-sought independence you once had as a college student, living on your own in the dorms has been taken from you because you need help getting around the house and need to be closer to doctors and your concerned parents. Arlington DUI/DWI Attorneys

Do any of these scenarios sound familiar? Whether it's you or a loved one, you deserve to be compensated for your suffering and the impact the accident has had on your life. That is why it is advised that you contact a personal injury lawyer, particularly an attorney with experience representing the victims of drunk driving accidents.

A personal injury attorney can work with your insurance company, doctors, and therapists to ensure you're receiving the proper medical care, particularly when insurance companies are looking to cut corners any way they can. An attorney can see that you're compensated for the pain and suffering you and your loved ones have endured, and see to it that you're cared for in the future. An attorney can also see that you're compensated for lost wages and future lost wages because of your inability or limited ability to work.