Philadelphia Drunk Driver Accident Attorney

Despite numerous messages of the dangers of drunk driving from law enforcement, educational institutions, and the media, drunk driving accidents continue to injure or kill thousands of people in the United State each year.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, drunk driving kills someone every 31 minutes, and injuries someone every two minutes.  In 2005 there were 43,443 incidents of drunk driving reported to law enforcement officials, 16,885 of which resulted in a fatality. In Pennsylvania alone, 1,616 incidents of drunk driving were reported, 636 of which were fatal.

Victims of drunk driving accidents face life-altering consequences including serious or permanent physical and mental disabilities, or death. Philadelphia drunk driving lawyer Thomas J. Murphy will fight for your legal right to compensation for your injury, pain, or loss.

Philadelphia Dram Shop Laws

When inebriated individuals get in a car accident and cause harm to themselves or others, Pennsylvania Dram Shop laws can hold bartenders, alcohol servers, social clubs, or liquor stores liable for damages or compensation. A restaurant, server, or place of business is responsible for monitoring the amount of alcohol a patron consumes. If a patron appears to be excessively intoxicated, the server, bar, or place of business has the responsibility to stop supplying alcohol to the patron.
Dram Shop laws are in important element to any drunk driving case. Attorney Thomas J. Murphy has represented numerous drunk driving cases in which dram shop laws were a key element.

Contact Philadelphia Drunk Driving Attorney

Philadelphia drunk driving accident attorney Thomas J. Murphy thoroughly investigates all aspects of a client’s case, from consulting with doctors and insurance companies, to scrupulously examining police reports and other case-related documents. Mr. Murphy works one-on-one with clients to gain a solid understanding of the case, and discuss their needs, wants and desires.  Attorney Thomas J. Murphy devotes himself 100% to his clients, and tirelessly fights and on behalf of their best interest. It has always been the goal of Mr. Murphy to provide his clients with a comforting atmosphere, and a positive experience during these hard times.

If you are in need of an effective, hardworking, and experienced Philadelphia drunk driving attorney, contact the Law Offices of Thomas J. Murphy today!