DRUNK DRIVER ACCIDENTS
Being injured by a drunk driver is particularly devastating because the crash was entirely preventable. Victims of DUI/DWI accidents are entitled to the full range of compensatory damages — and often punitive damages as well.
UNDERSTANDING DRUNK DRIVER ACCIDENTS
Drunk driving remains one of the leading causes of traffic fatalities in the United States, despite decades of awareness campaigns and strict laws. When a driver chooses to get behind the wheel impaired, they accept full responsibility for any harm they cause.
In DUI accident cases, victims have a particularly strong legal position. The criminal conviction of the drunk driver creates powerful evidence of negligence in the civil case. Additionally, courts frequently award punitive damages — designed to punish the defendant and deter future conduct — in drunk driving cases.
Third-party liability may also apply. If the drunk driver was served alcohol at a bar or restaurant before the crash, the establishment may be liable under 'dram shop' laws. Attorneys in our referral network investigate all potential sources of compensation.
WHAT TO DO AFTER THIS TYPE OF ACCIDENT
Call 911 — ensure the driver is arrested and tested for impairment.
Seek immediate medical attention.
Obtain the police report and arrest records.
Document all injuries and property damage.
Contact us before the insurance company contacts you.
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Start Free Evaluation1-800-INJUREDCOMMON INJURIES
- Catastrophic injuries (common due to high speeds)
- Traumatic brain injury
- Spinal cord damage
- Wrongful death
- Severe burns
- Permanent disability
WHAT YOU CAN RECOVER
- Full compensatory damages
- Punitive damages (often substantial)
- Dram shop liability (bar/restaurant)
- Wrongful death damages
- Maximum policy limits
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