Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer
11,654 people nationwide lost their lives in drunk driving accidents in 2020, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association. Although the standard blood alcohol content (BAC) limit is .08, did you know that in 2020, drivers in the US who had BACs between .01 and.07 killed over 2,000 people? Even though this might not be over the state’s legal limit, it is still reckless and dangerous to get in a car after drinking. As the victim of an alcohol-related crash, you may be entitled to compensation from the impaired driver who caused the accident, regardless of whether their BAC was above the legal limit.
The BAC for commercial drivers in Nevada is 0.04, while the BAC for non-commercial drivers is 0.08. A commercial driver weighing 150 pounds may have a blood alcohol content (BAC) over the legal limit if they consume roughly two 8-ounce beers prior to driving.
Considering the impact the accident has had on your life, Accidents Vegas treats every client with dignity. In order for accident victims to live their best lives, we pledge to assist them in getting back on their feet. We fight tenaciously for justice and the best interests of our clients. Similarly, we have no qualms about confronting the insurance companies and bringing those responsible to justice.
Steps to Take After a Drunk Driving Accident
The Nevada Department of Transportation reports that 66% of all fatal accidents between 2015 and 2019 happened in Clark County. During that time, Clark County also saw more than half of all fatal drunk driving collisions.
There are things you can do to help safeguard your legal rights and yourself if you were in an accident with a drunk driver.
Your best line of defense and offense against those at fault is a DUI accident attorney from Accidents Vegas. We are here to answer your calls around the clock because we are committed to assisting victims in their recovery.
Notify Authorities and Provide Assistance
According to Nevada law, drivers who are involved in an accident that causes property damage, personal injury, or death must notify the local authorities. The driver (or someone acting on their behalf) must do so within a reasonable amount of time following the collision if they are unable to do so immediately due to their injuries. It is also the duty of drivers involved in an accident to provide assistance. Drivers involved in “hit-and-run” incidents may have committed a felony or, in certain situations, a misdemeanor.
Avoid Making Admission Statements
It’s easy to say innocuous things like “Sorry” after a startling accident. “I didn’t see you,” or similar statements. These might not be an admission of fault on your part. After the accident, you might also be so confused that you don’t even realize you said it. However, these innocuous remarks might make it harder to demonstrate that you weren’t at fault for the accident. You can count on the at-fault party, the insurance company, and the police to remember what you said. Specifically, the at-fault party and the insurance company may attempt to use these statements against you in order to save money. These remarks can make your case against the negligent driver more difficult, but they might not be the end of it.
Communicating with the police and staying true to the facts is best practice. It’s possible for at-fault parties and insurance companies to try to use your subjective remarks or commentary against you by taking them out of context.
At Accidents Vegas, we take great satisfaction in standing up for those hurt in auto accidents. Our firm’s drunk driving accident lawyer can assist you by creating a case plan that will help you get past these kinds of obstacles. We are listed among the Top 40 Under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers because of our hard work and excellence.
Seek Medical Attention
Getting medical help as soon as possible safeguards both your legal rights and your physical well-being. Following an accident, some injuries may develop gradually and not immediately manifest. For instance, symptoms of soft tissue injuries, back injuries, nerve damage, and traumatic brain injury may appear hours or days after the accident. Even if you don’t believe you’re hurt, seeing a doctor for the first time helps accurately depict how your injuries are developing. It assists you in demonstrating a direct connection between your personal injuries and the accident.
The at-fault party and the insurance company may try to undermine your claim if there are any gaps in the chain connecting the accident to your injuries. They might claim that your injuries aren’t “that bad” because you weren’t seen by a doctor right away.
Investigating and proving your personal injury claim against the negligent party can be aided by Accidents Vegas. Although we acknowledge that symptoms may appear gradually, this does not negate the accident’s role as the cause. To help guarantee that your injuries are appropriately documented, we carefully go over all medical and other records. In addition, we frequently confront these anonymous insurance providers. We have effectively countered the strategies they and other parties employ to try to keep victims from receiving the restitution they are due.
Follow Your Doctor’s Recommendations
Be sure to heed the advice of your physician. In the event that your physician recommends two weeks of bed rest, you should follow their advice. The medical records, which the insurance company can also access, contain the recommendations made by your physician.
It may surprise you to learn that some insurance companies employ investigators to keep an eye on drunk driving accident victims. Suppose your doctor prescribed that two-week bed rest, according to your medical records. An investigator might drive by your home to find evidence of you, for instance, grilling in your front yard. They might attempt to refute your personal injury claims using this evidence.
The basis for the personal injury claim is established by the first medical visit. It is easier to ensure that there are ongoing connections between the accident, your injury, and your compensation claims if you follow your doctor’s advice.
You can maintain and prove your claim for personal injury damages with the assistance of a drunk driving accident attorney.
Accidents Vegas is aware of your physical and financial suffering and that you require compensation in order to move on. We take the time to learn about your priorities, hear your story, and create a case strategy that works for you. No matter what obstacles the case may present, we make every effort to advocate for victims. The best interests of you and your family direct our strategy and dictate our course of action.
Maintain Detailed Records
Maintaining correct documentation is also crucial to bolstering your argument. Make an effort to preserve all documents and receipts pertaining to accidents and injuries. These and other pieces of evidence will be used by your drunk driving accident lawyer to assess your claim. Additionally, a coherent paper trail is produced by accurate records. This paper trail will be necessary to support your claim against the negligent driver, after all.
Accidents Vegas has handled many car accident cases in the Las Vegas region, so we know what evidence to look for. We possess the expertise and know-how to diligently look for any documents that could support your case.
Reach Out to a Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer
It’s not just the insurance companies and at-fault parties that victims of drunk driving accidents must deal with. They shouldn’t either. Attorneys that specialize in drunk driving assist victims in successfully pursuing justice and obtaining the restitution they are entitled to.
Without an attorney, your claim is less likely to be taken seriously by insurance companies. In an ideal world, that would not be the case. However, that is the regrettable reality.
An attorney for drunk driving accidents works for you, not the insurance companies.
Personal injury cases at Accidents Vegas are handled on a contingency fee basis. We are aware of the emotional, physical, and financial strain that accident victims endure. Adding to that burden is the last thing we want to do. We won’t charge you any up-front legal fees because of this. In actuality, we don’t get paid at all unless we prevail in your case and you get paid. When you hire us, you and we agree on a certain percentage that will be used to pay our legal fees out of the settlement check.
How a Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer Can Help You Secure Compensation
For victims and their families, a car accident lawyer is a vital resource. An attorney is there to protect your rights and is someone you can confide in. While you concentrate on your priorities, they handle the legal work. After being involved in a drunk driving accident, you need time to recover both physically and mentally. By managing the legal paperwork and corresponding with third parties on your behalf, an attorney can give you that space.
Accidents Vegas was created to assist accident victims in getting the money they are entitled to. Everyone should be able to go out and live their best lives, in our opinion. If you’re having financial or physical difficulties following an unintentional car accident, you can’t go out and live your best life. Our goal is to assist you and your family in obtaining the restitution and justice to which you are legally entitled. We do everything we can to maximize your recovery, and we won’t stop until we’ve done it.
A personal injury attorney can help you and your family in the following ways.
Advocates for You in Settlement Negotiations
The initial settlement offer you receive from the insurance company is frequently much less than what you are entitled to. These quick-fix settlement offers may be made to victims by dishonest insurance companies. Speaking with a drunk driving accident lawyer is the best way to ensure that you’re getting a reasonable offer.
An attorney can determine what a fair offer might be in your case because they have the knowledge and experience to do so. On your behalf, a lawyer bargains with the insurance provdier. They draft, review, and negotiate settlement offers while keeping your best interests in mind.
We at Accidents Vegas have collectively assisted accident victims in obtaining much-needed compensation totaling millions of dollars. To ensure that our clients get all of the money they are due, we fight for them.
Defends You in Court
An attorney defends you in court when insurance companies deny you what you are entitled to. They don’t hesitate to call expert witnesses, take a case to trial, and work hard to gather the evidence they need to win.
Trials are nothing new to Accidents Vegas. We offer victims of car accidents and their families prompt, aggressive legal representation. We will not needlessly postpone the trial. We are aware that getting paid is a top priority for you rather than a preference. Rent and medical bills must be paid now, not later. We take great satisfaction in being approachable, successful, and efficient advocates.
Works to Maximize Your Compensation
A lawyer helps you get the most money from the person who caused the accident or their insurance provider. We assist you in obtaining the following kinds of awards for monetary damages:
- Reimbursement for potential financial, social, and psychological damages;
- Reimbursement for medical bills, costs, missed income, and property damage repairs; and
- Compensation for pain and suffering, loss of life enjoyment, and loss of consortium.
To prove your past and future physical injuries, an attorney may call in experts. Your best defense against lowball offers and obstruction tactics from at-fault parties and insurance companies is to have legal counsel.
Accidents Vegas—Fighting for Clients to Help Them Live Their Best Life
The purpose of Accidents Vegas is to assist the residents of Las Vegas and the neighboring areas. We think victims should get the money they are legally entitled to, and drunk drivers should be held accountable for their actions. We have hundreds of five-star reviews from previous customers as a result of our diligence and commitment.
Allow us to assist you in living your best life and receiving the remuneration you are due. We are available 24/7. Give us a call at (855) 405-3425 or contact us online.
