Nashville Car Accident Attorneys of Pohl & Berk, LLP Discuss Tennessee Highway Patrol Accident Statistics for 2011
Nashville Car Accident Attorneys of Pohl & Berk, LLP Discuss Tennessee Highway Patrol Accident Statistics for 2011
Nashville, Tennessee (PRWEB) October 30, 2011
According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 30% of fatal accidents in the state are caused by intoxicated drivers. At this point in 2011, 3,407 arrests have been made for driving under the influence which is considerably higher than the 2,452 arrests made in 2010. Tennessee law enforcement is concerned that the rise in arrests reflects an increase drunk driving may reflect an increase in drunk driving.
The Nashville personal injury lawyers of Pohl & Berk, LLP are prepared to help victims of drunk driving accidents to take action against the negligent party that caused their losses. People that choose to drive when their blood alcohol content (BAC) is past the legal limit can be arrested for driving while intoxicated, but if the driver causes an accident that injures another, they may also be liable for the injured person’s medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses.
Victims of drunk driving accidents or family members of individuals that have been killed by drunk drivers may be eligible to take legal action against the person responsible for the accident.
About Pohl & Berk, LLP
The Nashville car accident attorneys at Pohl & Berk, LLP, based in Nashville, Tennessee, represents those who have been seriously injured, or who have lost a family member, because of the misconduct of a third party. For a complete list of our services, visit the newly redesigned website at pohlberk.com.
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Pohl & Berk, LLP
1913 21st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: 615-277-2765
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