To explain what I'm talking about, an example might be more helpful. And there just so happens to be one in today's Seattle times. Although the story is less about the drunk driver and more about the bar and waitress that served him, it is a good indicator of what can happen to you if you aren't careful. The story is pretty straightforward (you don't even need a Seattle criminal attorney to comprehend it).
A guy was at a bar in Seattle drinking a lot. He left the bar, and while he was driving home he crossed the center line and hit another car. He died, and many other people were injured, including a small boy who was paralyzed. But the story doesn't stop there. The people in the vehicle sued the bar and the waitress and received a 14 million dollar verdict. In the worst circumstances, your Seattle DUI could turn out the same way.
The only reason the drunk driver wasn't sued was because he was dead. But, contrary to popular belief, insurance doesn't cover everything. It only covers up to a specific amount. If a judgment is levied against you for more than the insurance limits, you are on the hook for that. What I mean is, if you have a job, money could possibly be taken out of your paycheck (for a long long time) to make you pay off your debt.
If you end up with a DUI accusation you need a Seattle DUI attorney to help you. And many times the DUI charges against you are trumped up based on junk science and police officers looking to bust someone for DUI. But sometimes you are too drunk to drive. Don't be the bad guy in the next article that comes out like this. Be careful, and if you are arrested for DUI in Seattle, we can help.
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