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Five years ago, another vehicle struck my car from behind while I was driving to a college class at night. Immediately, I started feeling pressure in my neck. After surveying the damage to my car, I was heartbroken. I knew the back bumper of my vehicle would have to be replaced. Thankfully, the pressure in my neck quickly subsided; and, I was able to get my car fixed quickly. Sadly, other people’s situations don’t end as well as mine did. Every year, many people are seriously injured in car wrecks. If you’ve recently sustained physical injuries or damage to your vehicle from a car crash, consider consulting with a reputable accident and personal injury lawyer. On this blog, you will discover the ways an accident and personal injury attorney can help you get your life back after a car wreck.

What You Should Know After Getting Your First DUI

11 October 2018
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Driving under the influence, or DUI, can have very serious consequences. While you should avoid drinking and driving at all costs, mistakes happen and you may not realize that you are too intoxicated to drive. Around one out of every 121 drivers are arrested for drunk driving in a given year. If you are arrested for driving under the influence, it can have a major impact on your life. Here are three things that you should be aware of after getting your first DUI.

Impacts Vary From State to State

The first thing that you should be aware of after getting your first DUI is that the state you live in will have a major impact on the consequences felt. State laws can vary greatly when it comes to driving under the influence. However, for your first DUI, you will have to pay various fines and fees related to this charge. These fines and fees can easily cost thousands of dollars. You will also likely have your drivers license suspended for anywhere between 3 and 12 months depending on the state.

Other Costs Can Add Up

While there are a lot of direct costs associated with getting a DUI, including various fees and fines, there are also a lot of indirect costs that can add up. Your auto insurance rates will likely go up significantly. On average car insurance premiums go up 94.31 percent in the first year after getting a DUI. You may also lose your job or not be able to work for awhile. Having your drivers license suspended can also impact your ability to work. In total, additional indirect costs associated with a DUI can also cost you thousands of dollars.

A DUI Attorney Can Help

After getting your first DUI, your main goal is often to limit the impact of the DUI as much as possible. A DUI attorney can help. An attorney may in some cases be able to get the charges reduced or have the case dismissed. They can also work to have fines and fees reduced. After your first DUI, an attorney can work to get the best possible outcome for your situation. On average you can expect to pay between $500 and $1,200 for an attorney for your first DUI offense. 

Being charged with DUI can have a major negative impact on your life. There are a few things that you should know after being charged. First, impacts and DUI laws can vary greatly from state to state. There are also a lot of indirect costs associated with getting a DUI including increased insurance premiums. In order to reduce the impacts that a DUI will have on your life, you may want to hire a DUI attorney.