Victims of drunk driving accidents require an experienced attorney to help them navigate victim rights laws, insurance claims, and court proceedings. Florida law enforces special penalties against negligent drivers who cause an accident while under the influence. Our legal team has extensive experience prosecuting DUI-related personal injury cases throughout Boca Raton and surrounding areas. We also handle hit and run cases and claims involving uninsured motorists.
Drunk driving accidents are entirely preventable tragedies that devastate innocent victims and their families. When someone chooses to get behind the wheel while intoxicated, they endanger everyone on the road. If you or a loved one has been injured by a drunk driver, you have rights under Florida law, including the ability to seek both compensatory and punitive damages.
In Florida, it is illegal to operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher. However, impairment can begin at much lower levels, and drivers can be charged with DUI even below the legal limit if their ability to drive safely is compromised.
Florida takes drunk driving seriously with harsh penalties for offenders:
Extensive experience prosecuting DUI-related personal injury cases in Boca Raton.
If you’ve been injured by a drunk driver, you have important legal rights:
Beyond criminal prosecution, you can file a civil lawsuit against the drunk driver to recover compensation for your injuries and damages.
Unlike typical car accidents, DUI cases often qualify for punitive damages designed to punish the drunk driver and deter future misconduct. These damages can significantly increase your total recovery.
Florida’s dram shop laws allow victims to sue bars, restaurants, or other establishments that served alcohol to the drunk driver under certain circumstances, such as serving a minor or someone habitually addicted to alcohol.
Victims of drunk driving accidents may recover:
Successfully prosecuting a DUI accident claim requires strong evidence:
Drunk driving accidents often result in severe injuries due to high speeds and reckless driving:
Don’t let a drunk driver escape responsibility. We fight for maximum compensation.
DUI accident cases have unique characteristics that set them apart from typical car accidents:
Because drunk driving involves willful misconduct, courts are more likely to award punitive damages, significantly increasing compensation.
The drunk driver will face both criminal charges and your civil lawsuit. The criminal case can provide valuable evidence for your civil claim.
Insurance companies may try to minimize claims even in DUI cases. An experienced attorney protects you from lowball settlement offers.
You may have claims against not only the drunk driver but also bars, restaurants, or social hosts who provided alcohol.
Under certain circumstances, Florida law allows victims to hold social hosts liable for serving alcohol to guests who then cause accidents:
While Florida’s social host liability is limited compared to some states, our attorneys know how to identify and pursue all available sources of compensation.
Yes. Criminal and civil cases are separate proceedings. You can file a civil lawsuit to recover compensation for your injuries regardless of the criminal case outcome. In fact, a criminal conviction can strengthen your civil case.
Punitive damages are designed to punish the defendant and deter similar conduct. In DUI cases, courts often award punitive damages because drunk driving is considered willful and wanton misconduct. These damages can be substantial, often exceeding compensatory damages.
Under Florida’s dram shop laws, you can sue establishments that served alcohol to minors or to individuals habitually addicted to alcohol. These cases require proving the establishment knew or should have known about the person’s status. Our attorneys investigate all potential dram shop claims.
You may still recover compensation through your own uninsured motorist coverage, dram shop claims against bars or restaurants, or directly from the drunk driver’s personal assets. Our attorneys explore all available options to maximize your recovery.
Florida’s statute of limitations for personal injury claims is generally two years from the date of the accident. However, gathering evidence and building a strong case takes time, so it’s important to contact an attorney immediately after the accident.
You may be called as a witness in the criminal prosecution of the drunk driver. Your attorney can prepare you for testimony and ensure your civil case isn’t compromised by participation in the criminal proceedings.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a drunk driver in Boca Raton, don’t wait to seek legal representation. The experienced legal team at Aronberg Law has extensive experience prosecuting DUI-related personal injury cases and knows how to navigate victim rights laws, insurance claims, and court proceedings.
Aronberg Law understands the anger and frustration you feel after being victimized by someone’s reckless decision to drive drunk. Let us fight for the justice and compensation you deserve while you focus on recovery.
Contact Aronberg Law at 10055 Yamato Rd Suite 509, Boca Raton, Florida 33498, United States for a free consultation. Call (561) 266-9191 today. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we win your case.
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