Call (602) 553-2220 or e-mail us to schedule a free initial consultation with a dedicated drunk driving accident attorney. All cases are handled on a contingency basis. No fee until we win your case. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 17,500 people die each year in alcohol-related motor vehicle accidents. Thousands more are injured and [...]
Phoenix Drunk Driving Attorney
Last year alone, almost one million people were injured in alcohol-related traffic crashes. The law in most states requires that you bring a lawsuit for personal injury from a drunk driving accident within one year from the date of the accident.
At Friedl Richardson, we believe that drunk driving accidents are clear-cut cases of negligence. There is simply no excuse for this. We will work to hold the drunk driver accountable for his or her carelessness. We will also consider holding any drinking establishment accountable for over serving the negligent driver. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a drunk driving accident, our lawyers can help you obtain the compensation that you need to move forward with your life.
In addition to the criminal charges drunk drivers may face, they also may incur civil penalties for any property damage or personal injury they caused as a result of driving drunk. If you were injured by a drunk driver, contact Friedl Richardson in Phoenix, Arizona to learn more about your available legal remedies. An experienced personal injury attorney can explain [...]
The drunk driver may not be the only party liable for injuries to innocent parties in drunk driving accidents. Those who provided the alcohol to the driver or had the opportunity to prevent the accident also may share responsibility. To have your claim evaluated by an experienced personal injury lawyer, contact Friedl Richardson in Phoenix, Arizona. A personal injury attorney [...]
If you were injured by a drunk driver after he or she left a bar, restaurant or other place serving alcohol, you may have a claim against that establishment under your state’s dram shop act. Contact Friedl Richardson in Phoenix, Arizona to speak with an attorney knowledgeable in dram shop liability for more information. Alcohol Vendor Liability Dram shop acts [...]
The defenses to civil drunk driving claims can vary by state and the circumstances of each case. The information provided here will give you a brief overview of some of the defenses that may be claimed. Contact Friedl Richardson in Phoenix, Arizona to learn more about the types of defenses that may be used against you. An experienced personal injury [...]
Q: What should I do if I am involved in a car accident with a drunk driver? A: If you are injured in the accident, seek medical attention immediately. If you fear other people may have been injured, call for help. You also should contact the police and get a copy of the police report. As much as possible, document [...]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration – Impaired Driving Division Resource provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration providing information on national programs to decrease drunk driving, uniform guidelines for states to promote safe highway driving, programs aimed at decreasing the number of fatalities in young adult drivers and more. Stop Impaired Driving National Highway Traffic Safety Administration initiative aimed [...]





