Last week, Thomas Harper drove his SUV into a pickup truck and shot a would-be Good Samaritan who attempted to help him after the accident. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Harper’s handling of his car and his firearm produced two fatalities. An investigative report released this week revealed a tragic contributing factor: Harper was high on marijuana during the accident and shooting.
From a public safety standpoint, the message is clear: don’t smoke and drive. As a tort law reality, however, the issue of how the law treats people who are under the influence of a narcotic when they commit a reckless act is more complicated than it might first appear. For instance, victims of such carelessness and their families will want to establish the extent to which drug use caused an act versus merely increased the probability that such an act would take place.
Complicated evidentiary problems accompany any drug-induced wrongdoing. If you’ve been the victim of a drunk or high driver, you need a legal team capable of sorting out these challenging factual and legal matters. Fortunately for you, you’ll find the talented, experienced, and dedicated advisors at Fears | Nachawati. Call us today! For your free consultation, call 1.866.322.6898 or email us at http://www.fnlawfirm.com/contact.cfm.
