Motor vehicle accidents are a common occurrence in Raleigh and Durham. Many crashes are completely avoidable, caused by drunk drivers, drugged drivers, or distracted drivers accidents. The risk of these collisions are a major safety and economic issue for the Raleigh and Durham communities.

Get information on drunk driving crashes from the police departments in the region

The Raleigh Police Department and the Durham Police Department offer information on accidents. The Wake County Sheriff's Department and the Durham County Sheriff's Department are also useful resources for information.

The North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles provides information on traffic and safety laws.

These departments are a good resource to get information after a crash caused by a drunk driver.

When someone is injured in a Raleigh or Durham drunk driving crash, what needs to happen next?

In an injury accident, it is crucial to get appropriate medical treatment, regardless of the financial cost.

The major hospitals in the area include:

• Duke Raleigh Hospital;
• WakeMed Raleigh Campus;
• Duke Regional Hospital.

As soon as possible, an injured person should contact their insurance company to find out medical treatment is covered under their insurance policy.

Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.

Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential claim. Accident Data Center can help you by connecting you with our network of experienced injury lawyers who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about how a Raleigh Durham drunk driving accident lawyer can help.