Phoenix Drunk Driving Crashes
Did A Drunk Driver Seriously Injure You Or A Loved One?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 9,967 people died in crashes involving an intoxicated driver in 2014, making up nearly one-third of all traffic-related fatalities that year. Making the decision to get behind the wheel of a vehicle after consuming an alcoholic beverage, even if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is below the legal limit of 0.08 percent, any impairment could result in a catastrophic collision and serious injury, or in the most extreme cases even death. If you or someone you love was involved in a crash caused by a drunk driver, you may be able to file a lawsuit in order to secure the compensation you need.
Discuss your case with an experienced Phoenix car accident attorney today by giving us a call at (602) 428-7104.
At MayesTelles PLLC, our Phoenix car accident attorneys have dedicated their careers to providing our clients with the experienced legal representation they need to secure the compensation they deserve to cover their medical bills and other damages they may have incurred. Drivers who choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated put their lives, the lives of their passengers and the lives of everyone else on the road at risk, and when their choice leads to a serious crash, their victims deserve the chance to fight for their rights through the legal system. Contact us today to speak with a member of our firm and begin planning your next steps.
Steps To Take After A Drunk Driving Accident
Being involved in a car accident of any kind is an incredibly stressful experience, especially when someone suffered an injury. While keeping calm may be a difficult task, it’s important to follow these steps in order to begin building your case:
- Make Sure You’re Okay: The first thing you need to do in the event of a crash is check to make sure that you and any passengers in your car are okay. Even if everyone appears to be fine, you should still go to a doctor for a full checkup – your injuries may not be immediately obvious. If someone is clearly injured, your first action should be to call 911 and get help right away.
- Gather Information: Getting information from the other driver or drivers in the crash should be your next step. This includes their contact information, driver’s license information and insurance information.
- Speak With The Police: The officers responding to the crash will need to take down a police report that includes statements from all drivers involved, as well as any witnesses. This information will play a key role in proving liability to your insurance company.
- Medical Records: You need to get yourself checked out by a doctor as soon as possible. You may have an injury that isn’t immediately apparent on first inspection, and having proof that your injured were directly caused by the accident will help prove your case to your insurance company.
Hire An Experienced Lawyer To Handle Your Case
If you or someone you love was seriously injured in a crash caused by a drunk driver, you may be able to pursue legal options to secure the compensation you need to cover any damages or medical bills you may have incurred. Our Phoenix car accident lawyers at MayesTelles PLLC have years of experienced handling these types of cases and are prepared to use their knowledge to fight for your rights in court and at the negotiating table in order to secure the compensation you deserve. Send us information about your case through our online form to start out with a free case evaluation, or call us at (602) 428-7104.
We've Won Thousands of Cases
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Charges Reduced to Reckless Driving
Client R.C. was stopped by Mesa Police for a civil traffic violation and later charged with DUI, Extreme DUI, and Super Extreme DUI in a justice court. During the course of their representation, MayesTelles attorneys discovered important inconsistencies in the police reports. When we presented these issues to the State, the prosecutor’s office agreed to drop all DUI charges.
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Fatal Commercial Vehicle Accident
MayesTelles Client A.F. and her husband tragically lost their unborn child as a result of the negligence of an individual operating a commercial vehicle in Yuma, Arizona. After substantial investigation including accident reconstruction and filing a lawsuit, the insurance company paid out the policy limits of $1,000,000.00.
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4 Counts of Aggravated DUI Dismissed
Client M.W. was charged with 4 counts of Aggravated DUI in the Maricopa County Superior Court in July 2016 for allegedly riding a motorized bicycle under the influence. The attorneys at MayesTelles demanded that the State include certain materials in their presentation to the grand jury, resulting in the grand jury refusing to indict and the case being dismissed.
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Client Charged with DUI
Client, GS, charged with DUI - sentence was reduced to reckless driving.
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Client Facing Assault Felony
M.L. was charged with 1 count of Aggravated Assault, a class 3 dangerous felony. She plead guilty to Aggravated Assault, a class 6 undesignated felony, with a stipulation to 3 months of initial jail. She received credit for 32 days and the rest of the jail time was deferred. She was placed on 3 years of supervised probation. She has the opportunity to designate the offense a misdemeanor after successfully completing probation. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Client Charged with DUI
Our client, A.R, was charged with 1 count of DUI and 1 count of Failure to Control Speed to Avoid a Collision. During extensive pre-trial investigation, it was discovered that the police made many errors in how they handled the case. We were able to get the client's charges reduced to reckless driving. Location: Glendale City Court
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Client Charged with Four Felony Counts
Our client, Ms. D., was charged with two counts of forgery - a class 4 Felony as well as theft - a class 2 Felony and also fraudulent schemes and artifices - a class 2 Felony. We were able to get her conviction reduced to a class 6 undesignated felony with the opportunity to reduce further to a misdemeanor. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Client Charged with Trespass & Assault
Our client, T.C., was charged in Maricopa County Superior Court on July 8, 2015 with 1 count of Criminal Trespass, a class 6 felony, and 1 count Assault, a class 2 Misdemeanor. On September 9, 2015, after an 8-day jury trial, our client was found not guilty on both charges. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Client Charged with Shoplifting
Our client, Ms. H., was charged with shoplifting - a class 1 misdemeanor. We were able to get her conviction set aside. Location: Phoenix Municipal Court
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Client Faced 5 Felony Sex Offenses
Our client, Mr. C., was charged with five counts of felony sex offenses, including two counts of Sex Conduct with a Minor and three counts of Molestation of a Child. We were able to get the case dismissed upon a successful Motion to Dismiss. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Client Charged with Disorderly Conduct
Our client, K.F., was charged with Disorderly Conduct, a class 1 misdemeanor. We were able to get this client's case dismissed. Location: Tempe Municipal Court
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Client Facing Multiple Criminal Charges
Our client, L.S., was charged on October 20, 2014 in Mesa for an assault, disorderly conduct, and criminal damage. MayesTelles PLLC was able to get those charges dismissed.
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Client Facing Multiple Domestic Violence Offenses
Our client, Ms. C., was facing charges of assault / domestic violence (class 1 misdemeanor), disorderly conduct / domestic violence (class 1 misdemeanor), and criminal damage / domestic violence (class 1 misdemeanor). We were able to get our client's case dismissed. Location: Mesa Municipal Court
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Charged with Assault & Failure to Appear
Our client, L.S., was charged in Phoenix on December 27, 2014 for assault and failure to appear. After completing diversion, our client's case was dismissed.
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Multiple Felony Theft Offenses
Our client, Mr. C., was charged with Theft of Means of Transportation (Class 3 Felony) and Trafficking in Stolen Property (Class 3 Felony). Both class 3 felonies have a possible sentencing range of 2 - 8.75 years in prison. We were able to get our client's charge reduced to a Class 1 Misdemeanor with no jail time. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
Why Choose MayesTelles PLLC?
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Nearly 200 Years of Combined Experience
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Thousands of Cases Successfully Handled
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