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2022 Drunk Driving Car Accident Statistics for Palm Beach County

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  1. How many drunk driving car accidents were there in Palm Beach County in 2022?
  1. How many injuries were there from drunk driving car accidents in Palm Beach County in 2022?
  1. How many deaths were there from drunk driving car accidents in Palm Beach County in 2022?
  1. How does Palm Beach County compare to Broward County in drunk driving car accidents?
  1. How does Palm Beach County compare to Miami-Dade County in drunk driving car accidents?
  1. Can I recover my medical bills for my Palm Beach County drunk driving car accident? 
  1. Can I recover pain and suffering damages for my Palm Beach County drunk driving car accident?
  1. Are my lost wages recoverable in my Palm Beach County drunk driving car accident?

How many drunk driving car accidents were there in Palm Beach County in 2022?

In 2022, there were 334 drunk driving car accidents in Palm Beach County, Florida. This represents an increase from 2021 in which there were 290 alcohol related car accidents in Palm Beach County. 

How many injuries were there from drunk driving car accidents in Palm Beach County in 2022?

In 2022, there were 169 injuries from drunk driving related car accidents in Palm Beach County, Florida. This figure increased from 2021 in which there were 140 injuries from alcohol related driving crashes. 

How many deaths were there from drunk driving car accidents in Palm Beach County in 2022?

In 2022, there were 12 fatalities from drunk driving car accidents in Palm Beach County, Florida. Sadly, this represents an increase from 2021 in which there were 7 deaths from alcohol induced car crashes.

How does Palm Beach County compare to Broward County in drunk driving car accidents?

As you can see from the below statistics, in every category, when compared to Broward County, Palm Beach County was worse. In 2022, Palm Beach County had more drunk driving car accidents as well as more with injury and fatality than Broward County. Specifically, Palm Beach County had 141 more drunk driving car accidents, 8 more deaths and 67 more injuries than Broward County in 2022.

Palm Beach County (2022)

  • Drunk Driving Car Accidents: 334 
  • Drunk Driving Deaths: 12
  • Drunk Driving Injuries: 169

Broward County (2022)

  • Drunk Driving Car Accidents: 193
  • Drunk Driving Deaths: 4
  • Drunk Driving Injuries: 102

How does Palm Beach County compare to Miami-Dade County in drunk driving car accidents?

Overall, in 2022, Palm Beach County had more drunk driving car accidents as well as more with injury than Miami-Dade County. Palm Beach County had 334 drunk driving accidents compared to Miami-Dade’s 269. Likewise, Palm Beach County had 169 drunk driving injuries in 2022 while Miami-Dade only had 105. However, Miami-Dade had more drunk driving fatalities (19) than Palm Beach County (12) in 2022. 

Palm Beach County (2022)

  • Drunk Driving Car Accidents: 334 
  • Drunk Driving Deaths: 12
  • Drunk Driving Injuries: 169

Miami-Dade County (2022)

  • Drunk Driving Car Accidents: 269
  • Drunk Driving Deaths: 19
  • Drunk Driving Injuries: 105

Can I recover my medical bills for my Palm Beach County drunk driving car accident? 

Yes. After a drunk driving car accident with injury in Palm Beach County, Florida, the victim is entitled to recover damages for medical bills. This includes out of pocket expenses for ambulance, emergency medical services, hospital bills, chiropractic care, physical therapy, MRI testing, x-rays, injections, surgery, etc. Not only are you entitled to recover for out of pocket medical expenses already incurred, you are also entitled to recover amounts for future medical expenses related to your drunk driving car accident.

Can I recover pain and suffering damages for my Palm Beach County drunk driving car accident?

Yes. The victim of a drunk driving car accident in Palm Beach County, Florida with serious/permanent injuries can recover damages for pain and suffering including the loss of enjoyment of life, emotional distress from the date of accident until the date of trial. Additionally, a car accident victim is entitled to recover damages for future pain and suffering as permanent injuries from a serious accident may never heal and instead continue for the rest of ones life.

Are my lost wages recoverable in my Palm Beach County drunk driving car accident?

Yes. If you have been injured in a drunk driving car accident in Palm Beach County, you are entitled to recover damages for lost earnings. This covers time you were unable to work as well as time you were able to work, but in a diminished capacity or in a different role than before. Additionally, you can recover for lost earning capacity if your injuries prevent you from returning to your old job and the only work you are able to do thereafter is at a lesser pay scale. If you are unable to work again following your drunk driving crash, you may also be entitled to lost wages for the rest of your life. 

Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer Near Me

After a drunk driving car accident in Palm Beach County, you need a Drunk Driving Car Accident Lawyer like David B. Datny to ensure your rights are protected and more importantly you recover full damages for past/future medical bills, past/future lost earnings, and pain and suffering. We have successfully represented victims of drunk driving car accidents in Palm Beach County and know what needs to be done to help our clients recover physically and financially. Do not go it alone and risk getting taken advantage of by overzealous defense lawyers or claims adjusters. We will protect you from them so you can focus on healing. Consultations are FREE and there is no fee unless we get you a recovery. To speak directly with our Boca Raton Car Accident Lawyer, call 561-221-7474.

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