{"id":330,"date":"2023-01-13T05:46:17","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T10:46:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/?p=330"},"modified":"2023-01-10T19:47:12","modified_gmt":"2023-01-11T00:47:12","slug":"how-to-prove-the-at-fault-driver-was-drunk-in-a-florida-dui-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/how-to-prove-the-at-fault-driver-was-drunk-in-a-florida-dui-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prove the At-Fault Driver Was Drunk in a Florida DUI Accident"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Drunk driving accidents claim the lives of thousands across the U.S. every year, and data from state officials reveal how the problem affects Florida motorists. According to the<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flhsmv.gov\/resources\/crash-citation-reports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0(FLHSMV), there are more than 5,000 crashes annually involving intoxicated drivers. Approximately 375 people are killed in these incidents, while more than 3,000 victims suffer injuries in DUI collisions. Fortunately, you do have rights under Florida law if you were hurt by a drunk driver. You may qualify to recover compensation for your physical, financial, and emotional losses.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Though you might think your rights are clear when an intoxicated driver causes a collision, there are still complications with DUI crashes. You will need solid evidence of fault, so proof of impairment is critical. There are multiple sources of evidence for your case, and a<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/drunk-driving-accidents.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Miami DUI accident lawyer<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0will be thorough in gathering strong factual support. Some basics will help you understand what information might be useful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Evidence for DUI Crashes<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/how-to-prove-the-at-fault-driver-was-drunk-in-a-florida-dui-accident\/\"  title=\"Continue Reading How to Prove the At-Fault Driver Was Drunk in a Florida DUI Accident\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drunk driving accidents claim the lives of thousands across the U.S. every year, and data from state officials reveal how the problem affects Florida motorists. According to the\u00a0Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles\u00a0(FLHSMV), there are more than 5,000 crashes annually involving intoxicated drivers. 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