Drunk Driver

Some drivers just don’t get it. They get convicted of DUI and they lose their drivers license and they somehow think the State of Tennessee is just kidding. They have no license because they got drunk and drove a motor vehicle, and then the get drunk and drive and think they aren’t going to get caught.

Reference a recent accident in Johnson City, Tennessee in which a drunk driver leaves the roadway and crashes into a fence. The man’s car gets caught up in the fence. A man who witnessed the accident called 911 for emergency help and approached the driver as he got out of the car. The drunk driver asked the man if he had anything to drink and when the witness answered in the negative, the man set out walking down the road.

Police found him and detained him. The drunk driver lied to the police about his identity. The man’s cell phone rang and it was the man’s girlfriend who told police his correct identity. It turned out the man had had his license revoked in October 2007 and on two other occasions since then he had been convicted of driving on a revoked license.

He was charged with second-offense DUI, third-offense driving on a revoked license, leaving the scene of an accident, criminal impersonation and violation of the implied consent law. He was also issued a citation for wrong tag on vehicle, no insurance and no registration.

These are kind of people we have to do something about. What do you think is the answer to this growing problem in Tennessee? Jail time might not be the answer but some serious time might just give this guy a chance to dry out from what is a serious problem with alcohol.

If you or a loved one is injured or killed in a Tennessee automobile accident caused by a drunk driver you ought to contact the experienced Tennessee automobile accident attorneys at Phillip Miller & Associates and take advantage of a free consultation to find out about your rights.

No One Is Safe From Drunk Drivers

Madison County Deputy Sheriff Kenneth Blado was quoted as saying, “I never saw him coming up behind me. I remember the actual hit, and then I blacked out. When I gained consciousness, I was dizzy and it took me a minute to gain my composure”. An article in the Jackson-Sun goes on to quote the Deputy as saying, “I didn’t know where I was hit. It was definitely scary,” Blado added. “I’ve been in other wrecks, which weren’t my fault, and was able to brace for them because I saw them coming. But, not this time.”

From the article it appears that Deputy Blado, 36, was patrolling with his partner, Deputy Kizzie Greer, 28, around 1 a.m. when their patrol car was hit hard from behind by a silver 2008 Chevy Cobalt driven by Joshua Brock, 21, of Milan. Deputy Blado was released from the hospital about 5:30 a.m. Friday. The release said Greer and Brock were both admitted into the hospital. Brock underwent surgery and was in intensive care as of Friday night.

In a press release the Sheriff’s office said charges against Brock of two counts of aggravated assault, second-offense DUI and driving on a revoked license will be presented to the grand jury. The police report said he also is facing a charge of no proof of insurance.

We here at Phillip Miller & Associates wish the officers all the best, doing what they do puts them in harms way every minute they are on duty and we all owe them so much. We also wish a speedy recovery to Mr. Brock and further hope that when he takes care of all of the criminal charges that he accepts some help with his drinking problem.

If you or a loved one is injured by a drunk driver contact our experienced Nashville  automobile accident attorneys and find out about your rights and remedies.