The danger of drinking and driving cannot be overstated.  As a Seattle car accident lawyer, I see entirely too many cases of people whose lives have been turned upside down by drunk drivers.  Late Sunday night, Candice Baima of Gig Harbor lost her life after a head-on collision with a 63-year-old driver who is believed by state troopers to have been under the influence, according to KIROTV.com.  Ms. Baima died at the scene of the accident, and her 14-year-old daughter, who was in the car with her, was taken to Mary Bridge Hospital.  The driver of the other vehicle was taken to St. Joseph Hospital.

As is the case in many fatal car accidents, this tragedy has left at least one child without a mother.  Ms. Baima’s family can never replace the loss that it has suffered, and certainly their focus at this terribly difficult time will be on mourning the loss of a loved one.   Sadly, they are not alone.  Nearly one third of the over 30,000 traffic fatalities that occurred in 2009 were alcohol related, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  This statistic is a shocking reflection of a big problem in our society.

If you have lost a loved one in a drunk driving accident, your first priority is for the emotional health of your surviving family.  However, during this devastating time, it is easy for your legal rights to be overlooked.  If you have lost a primary source of family income, or incurred significant medical bills, your family may be facing financial hardship in addition to emotional hardship.  You need a compassionate, dedicated Bellevue car accident attorney to protect your legal rights while you look after the well-being of your family.  Jason Epstein is an experienced car accident lawyer who will work hard to look out for your financial and legal needs.  For more information, and a FREE CONSULTATION, contact Jason at Premier Law Group at (206)285-1743.

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