During the last several months we have looked at several cases where multiple people have been killed in automobile accidents as a result of drunk drivers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that of the 42,000 people killed in automobile accidents, approximately 17,000 were victims of alcohol related accidents.
Their can be many culpable entities and individuals. The drunk driver who caused the accident, a bar that may have over served, a person or company who negligently entrusted an automobile to a obviously intoxicated individual.
There are several ways an injured person can recover just compensation. First, we look to the drunk drivers insurance company. Many time this first level of insurance is not enough. Second, we look to the injured own insurance company for uninsured and underinsured benefits. Third, we always check where the alcohol was consumed to determine whether there was any over service issues (dram shop liability) or sometime homeowners will over serve guests or minors, giving rise to potential liability.
If you or your loved one has been injured or killed by a drunk driver, in an automobile, truck, or motorcycle accident please feel free to contact the attorneys of Phillips and Webster. Phillips and Webster has offices in Seattle, Washington; Bellevue, Washington; and Woodinville, Washington.

