Florida Driver Arrested on DUI Charges
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Florida Driver Arrested on DUI Charges After Killing Pedestrian in Multiple Car Accident
A 69-year-old man involved in a four-car pileup that also killed a Hallandale Beach pedestrian last May has been arrested by the police for multiple DUI charges, including DUI manslaughter, DUI causing personal injury, and DUI causing property damage.
According to an arrest report, Laszlo Aspirany reportedly failed to stop after leaving the Royal Palm Trailer Park parking lot at 720 S. Federal Highway and pulled on to the Federal Highway hitting four cars before crashing into the victim, Susana Jenny Alvarez De Lima who was standing on the concrete median.
The victim suffered extensive trauma and passed away in hospital. According to an eyewitness report, Aspirany sprayed himself with cologne while he was still in his car, walked calmly to the sidewalk, stood with bystanders for a few moments, and then started to walk away when he was apprehended by the police and discovered to have alcohol level in the blood far beyond the permissible limit in Florida. Aspirany’s arrest followed his return from Hungary, where had fled before being persuaded to return by his daughter.
DUI and Vehicle Accidents
As per the prevailing law in Florida, any person who is charged with a DUI will be prosecuted criminally. If the driver, under the influence of alcohol, also causes an accident that results in injuries or death to any person or damage to property, it may be possible to also bring civil claims against him. If a prosecutor can prove that the accused was inebriated at the time of the accident, which is usually very difficult to establish, the civil claim becomes much easier to win.
DUI Injury Liability to Third-Party
The law allows any injured party in Florida to pursue compensation in a court under what is called the dram shop law. This is a law that permits civil cases to be instituted against the owners of any establishment that was responsible for serving alcohol to the accused driver even after knowing that the person was inebriated or has an established history of alcohol abuse.
Consequently, many establishments take out liability insurance to protect themselves from any liability from dram shop law violations. Many bars and restaurants go the extent of not giving out items like matchbooks and T-shirts with the name or log of the establishment for fear of getting dragged into DUI cases where the driver has these items in his possession.
Options for Recovery of Damages
It may happen sometimes that the person charged with a DUI offense does not have insurance and even any assets, which may prevent the Recovery of damages in the usual manner. However, even in this situation, the claimant has alternatives for recovering damages such as medical expenses and lost wages. The first method is to seek to invoke the dram shop law while the second way is to claim damages under an uninsured motorist insurance policy that you have purchased to protect you in such cases. You can buy uninsured driver’s insurance cover in addition to your usual motor insurance policy. This policy will cover accident injuries that result when the at-fault party either does not have any insurance or is underinsured.
You Can Benefit with the Assistance of an Experienced Car Accident Attorney
If you or your loved one has received any personal injury due to a drunk driving incident, you should consult a Florida attorney experienced in DUI cases to find out what your options are and what is the best course of action. The auto accident attorneys at Lavalle, Brown, Ronan & Schwencke, P.A. are among most experienced personal injury law firms in Boca Raton. Possessing more than 130 years of accumulated personal injury litigation experience, our attorneys have both the skills and the competence to assist you to meet your legal needs. Call us today!