Savannah DUI Accidents Lawyers
A DUI charge is enough of a problem on its own, with the possibility of jail, fines, a lost driver’s license, and other consequences. The situation gets worse when an accident happens as a result. Defendants are fighting for their freedom and their record. Scheer, Montgomery & Call, P.C. have served people throughout Chatham, Bulloch, Liberty, and Effingham Counties since 2009, and we have individual lawyers with experience that goes back much further.
Call our Savannah office at (912) 416-9243 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.
Common DUI Accident Scenarios
Some accidents might be as basic as a fender-bender. However, when DUI is involved, it’s always a serious situation, and that seriousness escalates with cases like these:
Vehicular Homicide
Vehicular homicide occurs when someone causes the death of another person through any kind of illegal driving activity. If the illegal activity is DUI, then the charge will likely be brought in the first degree.
First-degree vehicular homicide is a felony, and a conviction can lead to 3 to 15 years in prison. Furthermore, if multiple DUIs have made the person a habitual violator, the prison time range can be 5 to 20 years.
Serious Injury by Vehicle
Serious injury by vehicle happens when a driver causes life-altering injuries through DUI or reckless driving. Under Georgia law, injuries qualifying as “serious” include permanent disfigurement, loss of body functionality, or organic brain damage.
This offense is always charged as a felony. If convicted, offenders face 1 to 15 years in prison. A defendant’s driver’s license will be suspended for 3 years, with no possibility for early reinstatement.
Feticide by Vehicle
Feticide by vehicle is charged when a driver acts unlawfully to cause an accident that results in the death of a pregnant woman’s unborn child. It is a felony offense, with potential prison terms ranging from 3 to 15 years per charge.
Hit-and-Run
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The potential consequences for defendants in a DUI accident case don’t stop with the scenarios and sanctions outlined above. There’s also the suspension of a driver’s license, the likely increase in auto insurance premiums—or the loss of coverage altogether--the installment of ignition interlock in your vehicle, and the public notice given to local newspapers of conviction.
Furthermore, there may be personal injury lawsuits. Those will be adjudicated in civil court, but the outcome of these lawsuits may hinge on how the criminal case is resolved.
All of this is to say that defendants need a good attorney who will give them candid advice about their situation and the best way to proceed. At Scheer, Montgomery & Call, P.C., we’re willing to tell hard truths to our clients. It’s not always easy for people to hear, but the flip side is this—when we take on a case, our clients can be confident that we truly believe something positive can be accomplished.
The attorneys and staff in our Savannah office do everything we can to obtain an acquittal, dismissal of charges, or, at the very least, reduction of consequences.
Call (912) 416-9243 today or reach out online for your free consultation.