Posted on November 3, 2008 by Allen Rogers

DRUNK DRIVER TRAGEDY

Jacqueline Saburido is a hero.  Maybe you don't know her name.  But you probably know her story.  If you don't know her story you will soon.  And she very well may save your life.

Jacqueline is from Venezuela. She was a passenger in a car that was hit by a drunk driver on September 19, 1999.   Two other people in the vehicle were killed.  Jacqueline was horribly burned.  She endured the excruciatingly painful treatment , which many victims say is worse than the original injury as the burned skin is scrubbed away across exposed nerves.  Many burn victims do not survive the treatment.

She suffered severe burns over 60% of her body and she underwent more than 40 surgical procedures; and she's still not finished.  Her injuries are extreme, but drunk drivers kill and injury every day.  Sadly, Texas leads the nation in alcohol-related fatalities.

The Texas Department of Transportation is launching a new state-wide anti-DWI campaign to warn Texans not to drink and drive.  Jacqueline has graciously agreed to assist TXDOT in this effort.  The poster (right) displays her suffering.  The campaign will include shocking television ads to demonstrate the point (NOTE: Graphic Content). 

"I feel very good to do it because I know people can understand a little more what happened to me -- why my life changed completely. So I think for me, for everybody, it's a good opportunity."  --Jacqueline Saburido

Thanks Jacqueline.  You are a hero.  Find out how you can help Jacqueline.  Auto accidents caused by drunk drivers also involve complex legal issues.  For example, in addition to the claim against the drunk driver, there might also be a claim against the person and/or establishment that sold or served the alcohol.  There may also be multiple claimants who are all seeking compensation from a limited about of insurance coverage.  An injury victim from a drunk driver crash should consult an experienced lawyer as soon as possible after the accident.

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terry bush - September 13, 2009 3:55 PM

this is a question to all the police station in texasand lawerys
i was normal gal unitl some bs drunk driver hit us behind
and was handcuff one day but he never was went to jail like the flashing sign say drank and dont pass go
will i had two sugery done where is the true law for us victim and why drunk drivers still out there still dranking and not behind bars for life
WHERE IS THE JUSTICE FOR THE VICTIM

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