Understanding Personal Injury Law

Why You Should Hire An Attorney After Being Injured By A Drunk Driver

19 June 2023

Celina Nichols

If you were recently injured in an accident that involved a drunk driver, your first priority will of course be doing whatever is necessary to recover and be well again. But the immediate aftermath of the accident could also be an important time for collecting evidence and protecting your legal rights. You may be entitled to financial compensation for your injuries but you will likely have to play hardball to get what you deserve. Here's why you should look into hiring a drunk driving accident attorney.

DUI Lawyers Know the Law

When you are going after a drunk driver, it can help to have a lawyer who is an expert in these types of cases. They will know what the exact applicable laws are in your specific state. Having expertise or a background in this area of the law may help move your case forward more quickly because they can file the lawsuit or open negotiations sooner rather than later.

Get Assistance With Evidence Collection

If you were injured in a DUI accident, you might not currently be in a condition to go running around collecting evidence for your case. Your lawyer will be able to do most to all of that legwork for you. This could include getting a copy of the police report, taking photos of your vehicle or the accident scene, looking for witnesses, getting security camera footage from nearby businesses, and so on.

Identify Who Is Liable

It might seem obvious to you that the drunk driver that hit you is the party responsible for the accident but with a lawyer's help, you may be able to identify other parties as well. For example, if the drunk driver's blood alcohol level was especially high, you may be able to make a case that the business that overserved them is at least partially liable for the accident. Identifying another possible defendant may be a way to get additional compensation for your injuries.

Assistance With Insurance Agencies

Lawsuits can take time to go through the court system but you will likely have to deal with both your insurance agency and the agency of the drunk driver sooner rather than later. Your DUI attorney has experience talking with insurance agencies in this situation and will help you get the payout you are entitled to under your policy.

Maximize Your Personal Injury Claim

DUI attorneys typically also have a lot of experience with personal injury cases. This is beneficial to you because it could help maximize the amount of money you ask for during the settlement or in court. Beyond your hospital bills, you could ask for funds for your pain and suffering as well as lost wages if you can't currently go to work.

Contact a drunk driving accident attorney today to get started. 

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