Drunk Driving Accidents

You May Be Entitled to Additional Damages If you were injured by a driver who was under the influence of alcohol or drugs, we can argue for punitive damages in addition to compensatory damages. It does not matter whether the driver is convicted of DUI/DWI in criminal court. In civil court, we just need to show that the driver had a blood alcohol content (BAC) near or over the legal limit.

The lawyers at Shocklee & Paolino represent DUI accident victims and their families. Our experience with vehicle accidents means we are prepared to handle claims involving drunk drivers. There is no excuse for drunk driving, and we will hold the negligent driver accountable for the damage he or she causes.

Accidents caused by drunk drivers are usually serious because their attention is not on the road and their reflexes are slowed. Drunk drivers tend to swerve into other lanes and miss traffic lights or stop signs. The result can be dangerous head-on collisions, high-speed collisions, rear-end collisions or T-bone collisions.

The victims of these collisions often suffer severe injuries such as:

• Brain injuries
• Back injuries
• Paralysis
• Broken bones and amputations
• Burns
• In the worst cases, wrongful death is the result of the accident.

Victims of catastrophic accidents often need long-term care from specialists. They may suffer temporary or permanent disability and be unable to return to work. The cost of such accidents may be in the millions of dollars.
We fight hard for our clients’ rights to recover adequate compensation to cover their losses. In addition, in DUI cases, we argue for punitive damages.

Contact a Florida Drunk Driving Accident Injury Attorney To schedule a free consultation, please contact us today.