Clearwater Drunk Driving Accident Attorney

Fighting For Drunk Driving Accident Victims in Florida

It’s no secret that driving under the influence is one of the most dangerous actions one can take behind the wheel. Have you or someone you love been injured in an accident as a result of an intoxicated driver? On average, one person dies every 52 minutes because of a drunk driver. Are you seeking just compensation in the form of financial, physical, or mental rehabilitation? The knowledgeable and experienced team of Clearwater drunk driving accident lawyers at Idrizi Law Group is here for you. With our help, you may be entitled to a monetary settlement that will cover your accident-related expenses—and may even include punitive damages.

As a trusted DUI injury law firm in Florida, we do everything possible to ensure your rights are protected with every case. When it comes to a situation as harrowing as a drunk or drugged driving accident, the at-fault driver violated the law and caused you harm by operating a vehicle while over the legal blood-alcohol limit. Because of the nature of this accident, the drunk driver is held to a higher standard of liability than that of a regular crash. If you have suffered from a motor vehicle accident of this caliber, meet with our experienced personal injury attorneys as soon as possible to learn about your legal options.

Call 707-926-4924 or write to us online to schedule your free case evaluation. We are available 24/7.

A DUI Injury Lawyer Who Fights for Your Rights

At our law firm, our staff consists of knowledgeable DUI injury lawyers who are experienced in assisting injured clients after a drunk driving accident. When it comes to your health and wellbeing, our mission is to obtain the maximum compensation possible so you can cover your:

• Current and future medical expenses related to the accident
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering due to your incapacitating injury
• Wrongful death

Florida Dram Shop Liability Laws

According to Florida’s Dram Shop Act (Florida Statute 768.125), depending on the situation, parties other than the drunk driver may be liable for damages and injuries caused by their customers or guests under certain circumstances. For example, an entity that serves alcohol to someone underaged or knowingly to an addict can be held responsible for any injuries and damages done by those individuals.

DUI injury attorneys may pursue:

• The restaurants
• Bars
• Nightclubs
• Social hosts who served alcohol to a driver who caused an accident

What Damages Could Be Recovered in a Drunk Driving Accident Claim?

When someone has suffered damages after an accident that wasn’t their fault, they are generally entitled to bring a lawsuit against the individual or organization liable for their injuries and other losses. This is also the case following a DUI accident; however, because of the criminal nature of driving while drunk or high, drunk driving accident claims may differ slightly from traditional personal injury claims.

For example, if you or a loved one is struck by a drunk driver, and that motorist gets convicted of drinking and driving, you may be entitled to punitive damages. Punitive damages are additional compensation awarded to accident victims in the event that the at-fault party caused an accident due to gross negligence or while committing a criminal act.

The purpose of punitive damages is twofold:

• To award the victim additional compensation in light of the pain and trauma endured
• To punish the at-fault party for their criminal actions, in the hopes that such behavior will not be repeated

Other damages that may be awarded in a DUI accident claim include:

• Past and future medical expenses related to the accident
• Lost wages from having to take time off work to recover from your injuries
• Compensation for pain and suffering caused by the accident
• Wrongful death, in the event someone was killed

Contact Our Drunk Driving Accident Attorney in Clearwater Today

At Idrizi Law Group, we often represent clients who have suffered injuries while riding as a passenger in the vehicle of a drunk driver. However, we understand that anyone on Florida’s roadways can be vulnerable to drunk drivers. For this reason, our legal professionals also litigate on behalf of motorists, joggers, pedestrians, and bicyclists who have been injured as a result of a DUI.

Our legal team is available to take DUI accident cases throughout Florida and we are available 24/7. No matter what time your accident occurs, we are prepared to provide the legal counsel you need following an accident with a drunk or drugged driver. If you or a loved one have been injured, please do not hesitate to contact us for the legal advice and representation you deserve.