Orlando visitors look forward to the many theme parks and enjoying the magic of Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Sea World Orlando. Instead of making wonderful memories, one North Carolina family have only memories filled with horror after spending a fun-filled day. According to Orlando prosecutors, a man driving after drinking collided into with the family’s rental car, killing their 2-year-old daughter and severely injuring her brother.

As Orlando car accident lawyers, we work with families impacted by car accident cases, including drunk driving, to ensure they are well-informed throughout the litigation process. It is too easy for innocent victims to feel lost in the system. Therefore, we spend all the time necessary to ensure our clients know what is happening in their cases.

In this case, these parents returned to Orlando seeking justice for their little girl’s death. They attended the criminal proceedings against the drunk driver. Amazingly, they learned that the drunk driver involved had previously been arrested on charges of disorderly intoxication and resisting an officer. As a result, this family is determined to make the judge understand the magnitude of the loss and follow this case through to the end.

While it will not bring back a loved one, many families impacted by drunk driving will want the courts to impose stiff sentences to deter others from such dangerous conduct. Indeed, we have represented families that sought to have drunk drivers also perform community service and to be required to speak to others about the tragedy of drinking and driving. Hearing from a drunk driver can be a powerful tool to prevent others from taking a drink and getting behind the wheel.