If you were involved in a car accident in the state of Virginia and one of the drivers was found to be under the influence of alcohol at the time, it is likely that you assumed they would be automatically to be blame for causing the accident. However, this may not be the case. This is because there can be many elements to the occurrence of a collision, and multiple parties may be to blame. Alternatively, external factors such as weather may have been completely to blame for the incident.

However, if you had a collision with a drunk driver and you are being partially blamed, it is likely to make you feel angry and frustrated since you were the responsible party. If you want to challenge the conclusions of your insurance company, you should take the time to learn about how the law works in the state of Virginia.

How does drinking affect danger on the roads?

Studies have shown that when a driver has a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .10 percent or greater, they are seven times more likely to be involved in a car accident that results in a fatality. Even legal amounts of alcohol in the blood increase the likelihood of a crash. For example, a blood alcohol concentration of .02 percent means that the driver is 1.4 times more likely to be involved in a crash than a completely sober person.

If you believe that you were not to blame for a crash as the sober driver, it is important to consider legal action in the state of Virginia.