On Season 3, Episode 6 of The Verdict, San Antonio Personal Injury Partner Steve Dummitt and Round Rock Car Accident Lawyer and Partner Jaime Lynn discuss the proper precautions to take when hit by a drunk driver, the impacts of driving while impaired, and distracted driving.
Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
02:43 - How do I deal with a drunk driver after a collision?
06:09 - How do insurance companies react to DWIs
14:03 - What is the difference between handling a case with a DWI and a “normal” car crash?
22:04 - If an establishment overserves someone, as a victim, can I only pursue the drunk driver or can I pursue the establishment?
27:17 - if it is proven that an establishment overserved someone, can those results be used against them in a DWI crash?
32:12 - What can I do if I suspect a drunk driver?
34:05 - Usually, why do victims of DWI crashes suffer more serious injuries than the ones who caused the crash?
36:05 - Can a DWI arrest benefit a civil case?
46:32 - What happens if two drunk drivers crash into each other?
53:03 - Can prescription medication impair drivers?
1:00:21 - What kind of civil penalties can someone face for impaired driving?
1:01:38 - What challenges do you face in distracted driving cases that are not present in cases when the driver is impaired?
1:14:09 - Why do drivers care more about talking/using their phones more than focusing on the road?
1:20:18 - Is highway hypnosis (zoned out, daydream-like state) considered distracted driving?
1:22:18 - Additional stories and comments from attorneys
1:25:08 - Outro
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