Motorists should always respect the rights of others on the road by adhering to road rules and driving responsibly. Unfortunately, sometimes drivers put the lives of others at risk by drinking before operating their vehicles. When drunk driving car accidents in Middletown occur, they can have devastating consequences.
If a drunk driver struck you or your loved one, our skilled car accident attorneys from Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz, & Bhaya can help you fight for justice. You might be able to recoup financial compensation in a personal injury lawsuit against the intoxicated driver.
How to Prove a Driver Was Drunk
To succeed in your legal claim against the other driver, you need to prove that they were responsible for the collision. If you believe the motorist who struck you was drunk, you must provide evidence establishing their impairment. Fortunately, our skilled legal team can help you. If the police issued a citation or arrested the other driver after the collision, our attorneys can use the citation, arrest report, or police incident report as evidence of the driver’s negligence. The driver’s criminal conviction would prevent their insurance company from denying allegations that they were drunk.
Even if the other driver did not receive a citation at the scene, our attorneys can still help you establish their impairment by performing a full investigation. In such cases, we will speak with witnesses to see if they observed the driver looking disoriented, confused, or disheveled. We can also check if the driver made incoherent statements to witnesses or the police after the crash. Additionally, by following the correct procedural policies, we can obtain copies of the driver’s blood alcohol testing results. Our lawyers will use practical skills, legal knowledge, and years of experience litigating Middletown drunk driving vehicle crashes to help prove that the driver who struck you was impaired.
Why You Should File a Civil Suit After a Drunk Driving Crash
If the police arrested the drunk driver who struck you, you might feel that there is no reason for you to pursue a civil case because their criminal conviction would provide justice. However, even if the driver goes to jail, their criminal conviction cannot help you personally. Criminal penalties do not typically include restitution payments to victims.
To have the best chance of gaining compensation for what the crash has cost you physically, emotionally, and financially, you need to pursue a civil lawsuit. In civil proceedings, you can claim financial damages to recoup your losses, regardless of the outcome of the criminal case. Even if a criminal court finds the driver not guilty, you might still be successful in your civil suit because civil courts require a lower burden of proof. Instead of having to establish the drunk driver’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, you only need to show that it is more likely than not that the intoxicated motorist’s actions led to the crash.
Our seasoned legal team knows how to build compelling claims for financial compensation after Middletown drunk driving automobile collisions. We can help you hold the impaired driver accountable for their wrongful actions.
Consult with a Middletown Lawyer After an Impaired Driving Vehicle Wreck
Drunk driving car accidents in Middletown can alter your life, but a dedicated lawyer from Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz, & Bhaya can help you. We can review your case, explain the law, and outline your legal rights, so you understand your options and what to expect. Call to schedule a meeting with a lawyer from our team today.