Boca Raton Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer

Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FHSMV) requires every driver to maintain a minimum of $10,000 in Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and $10,000 in Property Damage Liability (PDL). Yet, drunk driving accidents typically result in far more severe injuries and damage than what’s covered by this “no-fault” insurance. 

When a driver involved in a crash is under the influence of alcohol, fault comes into play. In these cases, the situation requires litigation by experienced personal injury lawyers.

Hire the compassionate Boca Raton drunk driving accident attorneys at Eltringham Law Group. We are committed to helping you get the compensation and justice you deserve.

Drunk Driving Accidents Are Not Your Typical Personal Injury Cases

Drunk driving accident lawsuits are different from other motor vehicle accident claims. Evidence not found in other cases, including breathalyzer screenings, field sobriety tests, and additional police documentation gathered when the accident happened, can help bolster your case. 

Additionally, drunk driving cases often award punitive damages. This is something not available in typical car accident lawsuits. Punitive damages are sometimes awarded to victims to discipline drunk drivers for their negligence and disregard for others’ safety.

Our Boca Raton drunk driving accident lawyers will thoroughly investigate your claim to help you get your compensation’s maximum value.

Avoid Taking on Insurance Companies by Yourself

Cases involving drunk driving can get complicated. For example, potential criminal charges may be brought against the driver, plus insurance companies often try to do whatever they can to limit the amount of compensation you receive. 

Florida is a “no-fault” state, according to Fla. Stat. § 627.7407. This means despite the drunk driver being at fault, you will turn to your insurance company to pay for lost earnings, medical bills, and replacement services. 

Some insurance companies will try to settle with you right away, even before you know the extent of your injuries. They do this to try and avoid paying you more down the road once you know how bad your injuries are.

Don’t allow insurance companies to bully you into giving up your valuable rights or determining the compensation you should get. Instead, get what you are owed under the law by hiring a knowledgeable drunk driving accident attorney to deal with insurance companies for you.

Injuries You Could Seek Compensation for Following an Accident

Drunk driving accidents can result in severe injuries and death and can change your life in an instant. A wrongful death may occur due to a drunk driver. Injuries may include:

• Spinal cord injuries
• Permanent disability
• Paralysis
• Organ damage
• Loss of limbs
• Lacerations
• Joint and musculoskeletal injuries
• Head or traumatic brain injury
• Disfigurement and scarring
• Burns and lacerations
• Broken bones

You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses associated with your initial injury, as well as future medical costs and long-term care if needed. 

You might also be compensated for lost wages or loss of earning capacity, as well as pain and suffering, mental anguish, and punitive damages. 

The key is to have an experienced personal injury attorney on your side, so the insurance companies don’t take advantage of you. Instead, they can help you get the compensation you deserve.

What Damages Can I Claim as a Victim of Drunk Driving?

As a DUI accident victim, you could file to recover damages for the loss of a loved one or your injuries. You can also file to claim compensation for:

• Loss of instruction
• Personal property damage
• Burial costs
• Property damage
• Pain and suffering

You have up to four years until you start your claim. Talk to a Boca Raton drunk driving accident attorney as soon as possible after your accident to increase the odds of success. If your loved one or a relative died due to injuries they suffered, you still may have options for filing.

What to Expect if You Are Involved in a Drunk Driving Accident

When you choose an experienced law group from Boca Raton to represent you following a drunk driving auto accident, here is what you can expect:

• Get your questions answered: Call us, and our team of lawyers will make sure you get all your questions answered. Talk to an experienced lawyer about your rights and expected outcomes today.
• We will negotiate on your behalf: We will reach out to witnesses, hospitals, police, doctors, attorneys, insurance providers, and with information necessary to settle your claim. We dig deep into your case to help make it rock solid. This can help you earn additional compensation from insurance companies or other parties.
• Take time to focus on your needs: Whether you are coping with anxiety and stress or still recovering from your injuries, focus on taking care of yourself. Leave the details of your case in the experienced hands of an attorney. They’ll make sure the job is done right.
• Our fees are contingent on winning: A contingency fee means our injury attorneys will get started working on your case immediately. However, we won’t get paid until we recover a jury award or a negotiated settlement on your behalf.

Eltringham Law Group Will Fight for Your Compensation

Each year, some level of alcohol impairment is suspected in thousands of car accidents. The National Highway Transportation Administration (NHTSA) claims that nearly 28 Americans lose their lives to drunk-driving accidents every day. 

Drunk driving accidents in Florida are a serious matter. Therefore, if you or a loved one has been injured, disabled, or killed by a drunk driver, the Boca Raton drunk driving accident attorneys at the Eltringham Law Group can help you get the compensation you deserve. 

Contact us to schedule your free consultation, or call (561) 338-0420.

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