Drunk driving Accidents

Those who want to visit Flordia, have a few drinks, and still make it home safely have a lot of possibilities. Regretfully, after a heavy drinking session, some of these individuals decide to go behind the wheel, endangering not only their own lives but also the lives of other drivers.

You have the right to pursue compensation if an intoxicated driver caused you to sustain serious injuries or lost a family member. Our drunk driving accident lawyers at Leeder Law can assist. In order to make sure that victims of drunk driving accidents receive fair compensation for their medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering, we put in a lot of effort on their behalf.

Unlike criminal actions, claims resulting from drunk driving accidents are filed as civil lawsuits. In addition to breaking the law, an intoxicated driver who causes an accident that results in physical harm or death also wrongs the other persons involved. If someone has harmed you, you have the right to monetary damages for any losses you endured as a result of their carelessness or illegal actions.

The defendant in a criminal DUI case is subject to both administrative and criminal sanctions for driving under the influence. Driving while intoxicated in Florida carries severe

consequences, including as jail or prison time, hefty fines, and automatic suspension or revocation of one’s driver’s license. Although the intoxicated driver is punished, the victim receives little compensation from this.

This is when the civil lawsuit enters the picture. You can seek monetary compensation for your medical costs, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, pain and suffering, diminished quality of life, and other damages by bringing a claim in civil court. If your lawsuit is successful, the intoxicated driver and/or their insurance company will be held liable for your losses.

Most auto accidents in Florida are covered by no-fault insurance, including those brought on by intoxicated drivers. Personal injury protection (PIP), sometimes known as no-fault insurance, does not, however, fully compensate accident victims’ losses. Rather, it does not provide any compensation for non-economic damages like pain and suffering; instead, it simply covers medical costs and lost wages up to a certain proportion.

You must demonstrate that you were the victim of a “serious injury,” as that term is defined by the state, in order to file a lawsuit against an intoxicated driver outside of the no-fault system. This covers wounds that: are irreversible Cause severe, long-lasting deformity and result in the substantial and permanent loss of a body system, function, or member

Furthermore, Florida classifies fatal injuries as “serious injuries,” thus if a DUI accident results in the unfortunate death of a family member, you may file a wrongful death claim against the driver or any responsible party.

One of the first things we will do when you contact our firm following an alcohol-related car accident is assess your case’s circumstances. Our responsibility is to assist you in determining who is liable or at fault so that you can bring a lawsuit against that party.

Establishing that the other driver was in fact intoxicated at the scene of the collision is the first step in establishing culpability. This will show the driver’s obvious carelessness immediately. This can be demonstrated using a variety of evidence, including the accident police report, breathalyzer test results, and chemical test results. Testimonies from witnesses may also be used to prove that the other motorist was impaired by alcohol or drugs at the time of the collision.

We can take action to hold the other motorist liable for your injuries and any damages if we have proven that they were intoxicated at the time of the collision. This implies that the motorist—or their insurance provider—has to pay for your medical costs, missed income, suffering, lost capacity to earn a living, and other costs.

If someone is injured in a drunk driving accident, more than just the intoxicated driver may be held accountable. Victims may also be able to sue the eatery, bar, or vendor that provided alcohol to the intoxicated motorist in certain situations for their losses and injuries. According to Florida’s dram shop regulations, a restaurant, bar, or other establishment that sells alcohol may be held accountable if: the vendor either knows distributes alcohol to someone who is regularly addicted to alcohol or willfully and illegally sells alcohol to someone under the age of 21.

The seller of the alcohol may be held accountable for the victim’s injuries if one of these individuals—an adult or juvenile with a history of addiction—injures someone in an automobile accident while intoxicated.

It is crucial to rely on an experienced attorney because it can be difficult to establish liability in a drunk driving case, particularly if you are also attempting to hold the vendor accountable. Allow our Leeder Law accident attorneys to examine your case and establish who is responsible for your injuries. We are equipped with the knowledge, abilities, and resources necessary to thoroughly look into your claim and vigorously seek the highest possible settlement on your behalf.