On July 21, 2008 a 57-year-old Toronto cyclist was struck by an impaired driver leaving the victim partially deaf and with only 35 per cent of his vision. The victim, who was an experienced cyclist spent three months in hospital and still suffers from serious medical issues that will forever change his life .

Last Friday, The Ontario Superior Court sentenced the 61 year old “Cuban Cigar Executive” to two years in federal prison for the drunk driving accident. For the full story, please visit The Toronto Star by clicking the link below. Full story

Drunk Driving Injury Lawyers

Every year, drunk drivers in Ontario injure thousands of people. In the past 10 years, more than 2,000 people have lost their lives and over 50,000 people have been injured in accidents involving a drunk driver.

The deaths and injuries caused by drunk drivers are 100% preventable. Drunk driving accidents are those where an operator of a motor vehicle has a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over the legal limit. In Ontario, the maximum legal BAC is 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 milliliters of blood (0.08). Driving with a BAC over of 0.08 is a criminal offense.

When drunk-driving accidents occur, they often result in serious injury or death. Drunk drivers that cause injury will likely face criminal charges. A civil drunk driving lawsuit is when the victims seek compensation for property damage or personal injury they or a loved one endured as a result of a drunk driver.

If you have been injured as a passenger in the car with a drunk driver, a pedestrian, a bicyclist or are another driver on the road, the Kahler Personal Injury Lawyers are committed to defending your rights in court.

For more information on filing a claim for compensation against a drunk driver who has caused an injury to another person; Please call Kahler Injury Law Firm at  Toll Free: 1.866.739.7702 for a free consultation advising you of your legal options specific to the facts of your case.