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It’s well known that drinking and then driving is never a good decision, and the only way to measure such conduct is by differing degrees of damage that’s done.  We posted last month about a tragic case where a man was killed after being slammed from behind by a drunk driver, killing him.  Now comes word that the woman, who was arrested and charged with several crimes, will enter a guilty plea in the case.

The fatal Las Vegas DUI accident in question occurred on April 9 at approximately 3:20 a.m.  The victim in the case, Paul Maidman, 28, was driving his Buick Century at the intersection of at Cheyenne Avenue and Soaring Gulls.  Suddenly, the defendant, Miranda M. Dalton, 29 sped up to him from behind and slammed her Jeep Grand Cherokee into the back of Maidman’s vehicle.

Maidman was rushed to University Medical Center, where he died from his injuries.  Dalton initially told police that she had consumed two drinks, but later changed her story and told authorities that she had four whiskey and coke drinks during the course of the evening.  Police also found prescription pills in her purse even though she did not have a prescription for them.

In addition to this current situation, Dalton had previously been convicted of a Nevada DUI in 2001.  Recently, Dalton waived her right to a preliminary hearing and will plead guilty to DUI causing death.  She faces a prison term that ranges between eight and 20 years.

First of all, we’d like to extend our condolences to the family of Mr. Maidman.  He was lost at an age that’s far too young, and as difficult as the situation has obviously been for them, hopefully the end of this case will provide those who are suffering with grief even a small measure of closure to this situation.

Nevada DUI Accident Statistics

Unfortunately, Mr. Maidman has also become part of the troubling body of statistics regarding fatal Nevada DUI accidents.  Approximately 150 people per year are killed in Nevada auto accidents where alcohol is listed as a factor, and over time the number of traffic deaths of this type has constituted nearly one-third of all traffic accident fatalities that occur in Nevada on an annual basis.

Las Vegas Wrongful Death Lawyers

It’s also possible that the family of Mr. Maidman could pursue a Nevada wrongful death lawsuit, and if it’s successful damages could be awarded for medical, funeral and burial costs as well as loss of companionship.  If you have lost someone you love to a drunk driver, you need the help of Las Vegas DUI accident lawyers who have years of experience in holding those responsible for these completely unnecessary losses accountable.  Contact Jack Bernstein & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.