Fort Collins Drunk Driving Accident Attorneys

Yes, drunk driving is a civil case. It is a personal injury tort. If a person drives under the influence of alcohol or over the legal limit, and an accident results, the offender is legally liable for the harm that results.

There may also be a criminal case. However, the victim has the right to bring their own civil case for complete financial compensation. The damages available for the victim in a civil case are different and higher than what might be available as part of the criminal matter. In any case where drunk driving results in an accident, it is a civil case.

Don’t let the insurance company fool you into thinking that drunk driving is only a criminal matter. A criminal case isn’t about getting fair compensation for the victim. A state official may bring criminal charges, which are designed to hold the offender accountable to society. Restitution may be part of a criminal case, but it is limited to minimal categories of losses and wholly inadequate to fairly represent the victim’s losses.

On the other hand, a drunk driving civil case is strictly about the victim. The whole purpose of the case is to hold the offender accountable and make them pay for the victim’s damages. Damages may be both economic and non-economic. The goal is to compensate the victim for all the losses that they suffered because of the accident.

In a drunk driving accident case, you can win any of the following in compensation:

• The cost of ambulance transportation to the hospital
• Hospital expenses, including emergency and urgent care
• Surgery costs, MRIs, scans, blood tests
• Prescription costs
• Follow-up medical care that continues until full recovery
• Payment for the nature of permanent injuries, including scars
• Compensation for the physical pain that accompanies injuries
• Lost income immediately after the crash
• Payments for long-term career changes because of injuries
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional anguish

The purpose of drunk driving accident compensation is to pay the victim for all of their damages. When a crash occurs, the victims have losses that are financial and emotional. A successful outcome of a civil legal claim will pay the victim for those losses in full.

Don’t underestimate the value of your case. Don’t make the mistake of signing a quick settlement with the insurance company. As your Fort Collins attorneys for drunk driving accidents, it’s our job to identify those damages and win them for you.

Here is how our Fort Collins drunk driving attorneys build your case:

• Gathering police reports and reviewing evidence from the police
• Building on that evidence to identify new witnesses
• Expert evaluation of chemical evidence gathered at the crash scene
• Identification and valuation of all categories of damages that may apply
• Building legal proof of the defendant’s liability for your damages
• Talking to the insurance company on your behalf
• Settlement negotiations and drafting of paperwork
• Helping you structure your settlement to minimize tax liability and serve
• your best interests
• Trial advocacy; speaking in court
• Any other steps that will make your case a success

We have a large legal team that is fully equipped to meet your needs. Whether the issues in your case are simple or complex, we are prepared to fight for your rights. Our team helps you maximize your compensation by building your case step-by-step and using a legal strategy designed to get results.