Victims of Drunk & distracted Drivers

Fighting for Justice When Impaired Motorists Cause Crashes, Injuries & Wrongful Deaths

DEMANDING ACCOUNTABLITY

Justice for the Victims of Drunk & Distracted Drivers

Impaired drivers usually experience perception, judgment, and reaction problems. Those problems, which often hurt innocent people, are 100% preventable. When drunk and distracted drivers hurt others, the McLaughlin Law Firm will fight to make the at-fault drivers pay.

TAKING ACTION

The McLaughlin Law Firm knows how to prove when driver distraction or intoxication has contributed to a crash. We conduct our own investigations to pull together all available evidence to support drunk and distracted driving crash cases.

GETTING RESULTS

Medical bills can pile up after drunk and distracted driving crashes. That can be compounded by income losses. Our team knows how to calculate these damages and help victims seek full, fair compensation so they can pick up the pieces.

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We have extensive experience helping crash survivors hold drunk & distracted drivers accountable.

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How Do I Know If An Impaired Driver Caused My Accident?

Motorists don’t always admit to being intoxicated or distracted in the aftermath of a wreck. Some ways to figure out if your crash may have been caused by a drunk or distracted driver include by:

Looking for any possible evidence of the driver trying to avoid the collision: Is there debris at the scene that could show distraction or intoxication? Does it look like the driver only tried to avoid a crash at the last minute (via tire tread marks)? With the shock and/or injuries of a crash, you may not notice key evidence like this as the dust settles. So, take as many pictures as possible. That way, you can look for important clues later.

Paying attention to what happens after the crash: Did anyone apologize for the wreck and/or seem disoriented afterward? Was anyone issued a citation or arrested after the crash? How people behave and what actions occur right after a wreck can speak volumes about whether other involved parties may have been impaired at the time of the crash.

Requesting a copy of the police report: This will detail everything from what other drivers said to the police to cops’ observations, chemical test results, citations issued, and more.

Retaining a car accident lawyer: An attorney at the McLaughlin Law Firm can dig deeper to see if other parties, along with the negligent motorist, may share fault. For example, this could include a bartender or alcohol-serving facility that overserved the motorist before (s)he got behind the wheel.

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Can I Be Entitled to Compensation If I Was Partly at Fault for the Crash?

Yes. If you were less than 50% at fault for the collision, then yes, Colorado law allows you to seek compensation for your injuries and damages. However, the amount of any damages awarded to you will be reduced by your percentage of fault.

For example, let's say, you are found to be 25% at fault for a collision, and the other driver is 75% at fault. If you are awarded $100,000 in damages, your compensation would be reduced by 25%, leaving you with a $75,000 judgment.

What Compensation Is Available for Distracted and Drunk Driving Accident Cases?

Financial recoveries for impaired driving crash cases will depend on the exact nature of the damages sustained. In general, however, compensation for damages like the following may be available to victims of impaired driving collisions:

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Medical bills

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Lost income

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Damaged property

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Pain and suffering

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Funeral & burial costs (in fatal crashes)

GET JUSTICE AFTER A DISTRACTED OR DRUNK DRIVING COLLISION: CONTACT US

If you or someone you love has been hurt in a distracted or drunk driving crash, a car collision lawyer at the McLaughlin Law Firm is ready to meet with you and explain your legal options for financial recovery.

Call (720) 420-9800 or email our firm for a free consultation.

At the McLaughlin Law Firm, we are proud to be relentless advocates for those harmed in motor vehicle wrecks. We have more than 40 years of experience, including extensive litigation experience, empowering us with the skills, knowledge, and commitment necessary to provide exceptional representation when our clients need it most.

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