An on duty Butler city police officer was injured by a drunk driver last Wednesday. On Whitestown Road in Butler Township, Pennsylvania, a Butler city police officer pulled over a Butler woman for speeding. He pulled her over on the left side of the road. While sitting in his car writing a citation, a Renfrew, Pennsylvania resident collided into the back of the Butler police officer's police SUV. The Renfrew man was 18 years old and smelled of alcohol and showed other signs of being impaired. He also failed field sobriety tests and a toxicology exam is pending.

The officer's vehicle also collided with the car he pulled over. The woman in that car was not injured. The Butler police officer suffered whiplash injuries and a concussion. There was also a K-9 officer in the police SUV that was not injured.

In car accident cases that involve drunk drivers, there are many parties that can be held responsible. A dedicated car accident lawyer will help fight to make sure you reach full and fair compensation by holding all parties that are responsible under Pennsylvania law accountable.

In Pennsylvania, an injured party is permitted to recover damages from a host that knowingly serves or supplies alcohol to a minor. Pennsylvania also has its own Dram Shop Act that allows injured parties to hold retailers licensed by the Liquor Control Board responsible if they serve alcohol to individuals that are visibly intoxicated.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a drunk driver, call the car accident lawyers at Dallas W. Hartman, P.C. today to ensure that you reach a full financial recovery. Our team of experienced trial lawyers is very familiar with the complex situations that drunk driving accidents present and will help you on your way to being compensated for wage loss, medical expenses, and pain and suffering. Call our firm today at 1-800-777-4081 for a free case evaluation.

Source: Butler Eagle. "Officer hurt as vehicle is struck from behind". 30 April 2015.