A drunk driver believes they are in control. When their vehicle strikes you and you suffer incredible injuries, you have the legal right to take action. At Postman Law, we give victims a voice in fighting back.
With a drunk driving accident lawyer in West Chester, you benefit from having an attorney to fight for your best possible outcome.
Set up a free consultation now with a West Chester car accident lawyer. We want to learn how we can help you. Our team has recovered over $3 billion in compensation for our clients.
How to Know the Other Driver Was Intoxicated and Impaired
If you suspect that an impaired driver struck you, call 911 and request help. When law enforcement arrives, inform them of what you saw and experienced. Document information such as:
- Weaving, failing to stop at red lights, or other reckless actions of the driver prior to the crash
- The smell of alcohol or presence of bottles in the vehicle after the accident
- Behavior after the accident, such as stumbling or struggling to talk
- What they tell you about where they were and what they did prior to the accident
- Any other information that seems to show cognitive impairment
Let the police investigate the case and gather evidence to prove the driver was over the legal limit. However, you should not stop there.
Contact a West Chester personal injury lawyer to represent you throughout the process. Let your attorney speak to the insurance company, police, and others involved to document your rights.
For a free legal consultation with a drunk driving accident lawyer serving West Chester, call 844-767-8626
The Importance of Seeking Legal Guidance in a Drunk Driving Accident
Victims of a drunk driving accident may know local law enforcement will hold the at-fault party accountable. Those criminal charges are important. They do not ease your pain or provide true justice for you. Our team offers the advocacy you need and deserve during this time. We will:
- Determine all parties accountable. Some situations involve bars, restaurants, and other establishments that could be held accountable for your injuries if they knowingly over-served a patron who caused an accident. This falls under Ohio’s dram shop law (Ohio Revised Code § 4399.18).
- Seek maximum compensation for all losses you have. Our legal team will pursue compensation for all physical, emotional, and financial losses you have as a result of this accident. We don’t take the easy way out. We work to recover all losses allowed under the law.
- Negotiate heavily with insurance companies. Expect our drunk driving accident attorney to work closely with the insurance company to negotiate a fair settlement. This may mean going to court to pursue legal action if the insurer refuses to pay you fairly.
Postman Law has a reputation for getting results. We have served more than 1.4 million clients in personal injury matters. Let us fight for you to receive fair compensation without risk. You pay us nothing upfront.
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Types of Damages You Can Recover in a Drunk Driving Accident Claim
Victims of drunk driving accidents often suffer serious injuries and financial devastation through no fault of their own. It can be angering to know that someone else’s reckless behavior changes the path of your life.
Let us fight for you by seeking maximum compensation. That may include:
- All medical bills from the time of the accident through your full recovery, including hospitalization, surgeries, follow-up care, specialist support, and rehabilitation.
- All ongoing losses and support costs you have, including in-home help, modifications to your home, and future expected medical needs.
- All implications to your ability to work, such as lost wages from missing days at work, impact to benefits, promotions, and your earning capacity over the long term.
- Pain and suffering, including losses associated with the event itself and the ongoing suffering you continue to face, such as chronic pain.
- Emotional trauma and mental health impact, such as the onset of post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression.
Victims often face serious injuries that take time to heal. You cannot settle your claim until you know exactly what your losses are. Expect our attorneys to work with you to uncover all losses you have to give you the best opportunity to move forward with confidence.
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Wrongful Death Claims in Drunk Driving Accidents
Data shared by the Ohio Department of Public Safety (Holiday Impaired Driving Grant Results) shows that, on average, 11,000 drunk-driving-related crashes happen each year in the state, causing 300 people to lose their lives. If your family member died as a result of another person’s recklessness, contact Postman Law.
Close family members can seek damages against those at fault. Nothing makes this easier to manage. Legal action can help you get justice and recover some of the financial impact of the loss.
Let our West Chester drunk driving accident attorney investigate your loved one’s death to determine all parties at fault. We will then maximize a claim that incorporates all losses to you and your family from this devastating event. You deserve answers and someone to advocate for your loved one. We are here to do that.
Punitive Damages in Drunk Driving Cases
Under Section 2315.21 of the Ohio Revised Code, victims of drunk driving accidents may be entitled to punitive damages. This is a fine charged to the defendant as a punishment and awarded to you, the victim.
It is not meant to pay for your losses. Instead, it punishes extreme behavior and a conscious disregard for others’ safety. Expect us to fight for you to receive those benefits if possible. Learn more about drunk driving accidents in our FAQs.
Request a Free Consultation with Our Drunk Driving Accident Attorney in West Chester
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