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District Heights DWI LawyerIf you have been injured in Maryland by a driver who was driving while intoxicated, a District Heights, MD DWI lawyer may be able to help you. You may be entitled to monetary compensation for expenses that are related to your accident as well as for things such as property damage. If you are grieving over the loss of a family member because of an intoxicated driver’s negligence, you may be able to hold them accountable for their wrongdoings by filing a wrongful death, personal injury claim on behalf of the deceased’s estate and for your and other surviving family members’ losses. 

If you or someone close to you has been injured in an accident involving an intoxicated driver in MD, a District Heights DWI lawyer that is licensed to protect people throughout the state of Maryland, may be able to help you. The sooner you call one, the sooner they may be able to start protecting your rights.   

DWI Charges Compared to DWI Injury Claims

Depending on the particular situation, a person who is driving while intoxicated and gets in an accident where one or more people are injured, may be given a criminal DWI charge by the state and they may also face civil, personal injury claims from people who were injured and/or whose property was damaged. If someone dies as a result of an accident with an intoxicated person, their surviving family members may be able to sue the negligent driver on behalf of their deceased loved one’s estate as well as for their own losses.

Even though some states have similar criminal and civil laws for situations involving accidents involving people who have driven while under the influence, each state has their own unique set of laws that can only be applied in that state. If you have been injured in an accident in District Heights or anywhere else in Maryland, only a DWI lawyer who is licensed in MD is allowed to represent you in Maryland courts.

If you have been injured in an accident that was caused by an intoxicated driver, it does not matter whether or not they are arrested, charged or convicted of a DWI- you most likely have the right to make a civil claim to hold them liable for your injuries and other damages. Discussing your situation with a knowledgeable District Heights, MD DWI lawyer may help you to determine whether or not you have a claim worth pursuing and what your next steps should be.

DUI Compared to DWI

In Maryland, the terms DUI (driving while under the influence) and DWI (driving while intoxicated) are two different criminal charges where a DWI, while still a serious criminal charge, is a less serious offense than a DUI.  

Some states have similar DUI/DWI laws to Maryland’s, others officially only use one or the other of the terms, while others use the terms interchangeably to mean the same thing.

Regardless of whether or not a person who caused the accident you were injured in was charged with a crime, you may be eligible to seek compensation from them through a civil lawsuit. 

For a highly rated District Heights, MD DWI lawyer, contact Cohen & Cohen for a free case consultation any time of the day or night, any day of the year.

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