What Our Drunk Driving Accident Attorneys In Colorado Springs Can Do For You

When we represent a client, our Colorado Springs accident lawyers take all the steps needed for a victim to receive financial compensation. Here are some of the things that we do on behalf of our clients:

• Investigate to determine who is the responsible party
• Talk to the insurance company representatives on your behalf
• Negotiate the appropriate settlement directly with the insurance company or prepare the legal paperwork to start a court action
• Prepare court pleadings, motions, and other legal documents
• Going to court on your behalf and speaking to the judge
• Building the evidence in your case
• Giving you the information that you need to decide whether to settle the case or have a trial
• Representation at trial if you choose a trial
• Ensuring that you collect your judgment

We provide complete legal services. Whatever is needed to make your case a success, we’re willing and able to do what it takes.

What Is Drunk Driving In Colorado?

Drunk driving in Colorado is frequently charged as a blood-alcohol-content (BAC) violation. In Colorado, the following BAC thresholds apply:

• .08% for drivers age 21 and older
• .04% for commercial drivers age 21 and older
• .02% for drivers under the age of 21

Drunk driving may also be proven through evidence of impairment. In other words, you can still be charged with DUI even without a corresponding BAC test.

How Many Drinks Does It Take To Reach .08% Bac?

It depends on the person. Considering one drink equates to 15 ounces of liquor, 12 ounces of beer, or 5 ounces of wine, a 120-pound female could become legally drunk after merely two drinks. A 180-pound male, on the other hand, would need four drinks to become legally drunk. Keep in mind, however, that other factors, such as food consumption and medication, may influence how quickly a person becomes drunk. 

What Are The Statistics For Drunk Driving In Colorado?

Sadly, nearly 750 people lost their lives in Colorado in 2022 because of drunk drivers. Colorado law enforcement vigorously pursues offenders, but people simply continue to drive drunk.

Proving A Drunk Driving Case In Colorado

Proving a drunk driving case is crucial for the recovery of damages. As a victim of a crash, you should not be worrying about accomplishing this. Instead, rely on the personal injury lawyers at Bachus & Schanker to handle business for you. We’ll comb through all the evidence and police reports and interview witnesses to demonstrate that the driver who hit you was drunk. 

Why Should You Bring Forward A Drunk Driving Claim?

If you suffered injury and loss after a drunk driving accident, you should bring forward a drunk driving claim to cover your current and future losses and expenses stemming from the accident. The law gives you the right to recover damages, and Bachus & Schanker is here to help you get every penny of what you deserve. 

How Criminal DUI Charges Affect Your Claim

DUI charges might cause frustration after drunk driving car accidents due to the time criminal actions and trials take. If a defendant exercises their right to trial, you may not see compensation for a while. Additionally, the defendant may be of fewer resources after mounting a criminal defense. 

In every case, we will pursue maximum compensation for your losses. This will often be more than the average settlement for a drunk driving accident.  

Who Can I Sue For A Drunk Driving Accident?

The following three parties are typically sued for damages after a drunk driving accident:

• The alleged drunk driver
• The alleged drunk driver’s insurance company
• An establishment that overserved the liable drunk driver

In rarer situations, it might also be possible to sue a business if their employee was drunk behind the wheel.

Colorado Dram Shop Laws

Colorado recognizes the duty of bars, restaurants, and other establishments to take reasonable care when serving alcohol. Victims of drunk driving accidents can sue establishments that serve drivers alcohol when they should not have done so. 

Why Choose Our Colorado Springs Drunk Driving Accident Attorneys?

We provide personalized and dedicated legal services for our clients. Here are some ways that the Bachus & Schanker team stands apart:

• Experience in handling drunk driving accident cases; we understand all of the unique issues that may factor into your case
• Thousands of successful personal injury cases in our history, including drunk driving accident cases
• Members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum in honor of having recovered verdicts in excess of $1 million
• Experience in going to trial and negotiating settlements — whether you want to accept a settlement or have your day in court, we’re ready to meet your goals
• Trained in identifying all categories of compensation to maximize your case results
• Availability for meetings, phone calls, and emails so that you stay up to date on the latest developments in your case
• Aggressive pursuit of your case with attorney-client privilege

We’ve won millions of dollars in verdicts for our clients. We’re prepared to make you another success story. Being a drunk driving accident victim is a terrible event. While financial compensation can’t make your injuries disappear, it can give you some measure of justice. Our team works methodically through each step in the case until you have the compensation that you deserve.

Colorado Springs Drunk Driving Accident Attorneys: Schedule A Free Consultation

The road to financial compensation begins with a free consultation with our accident attorney in Colorado Springs. We know that you need and deserve great legal representation. That’s why we invite all accident victims to have a free consultation with our legal team. 

Come with all of your questions and learn about your case. We can represent you with no money down and no cost for our services unless you win. 

Sources:

Colorado DUI Law.

Perry, J. (2023). Colorado had a record number of traffic deaths in 2022. 37% of fatal crashes involved impaired driving.

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