How Can a Lawyer Help Me in Seeking Justice After a Drunk Driving Accident?

How can a lawyer help you in seeking justice after a drunk driving accident in Arizona? A legal professional can assist with gathering evidence to indicate fault and either filing an insurance claim or a lawsuit to secure compensation. 

Getting damages to cover your losses can hold the at-fault party responsible and provide you with a sense of closure. You can learn more about these options with a Phoenix drunk driving accident lawyer from our team at Zanes Law.

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How Can a Lawyer Help After a Drunk Driving Accident?

A car accident lawyer in Phoenix can help with all your legal needs after a drunk driving accident caused by someone else. For example, our legal team can:

Answer Your Questions

We understand that you may not know what to do next to secure justice after a wreck. We step in and guide you through the legal process, maintaining open communication so you can reach out to us at any time. 

Help You Avoid Common Mistakes

You can rely on us to help you avoid actions that could weaken your claim and make it harder for you to seek justice. Generally, we recommend that you avoid:

• Posting about your accident on social media
• Speaking with the other driver’s insurance company
• Admitting fault for the accident
• Downplaying the severity of your injuries or losses

We’re ready to help you take proactive steps to seek justice following your collision. 

Investigate Your Accident

We help with your focus on justice by investigating to determine who caused your drunk driving accident. Our extensive experience allows us to vary the strategies we use to investigate. We may:

• Visit the location of the drunk driving accident
• Get information about the driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC) test results
• Acquire a copy of the police accident report
• Interview all witnesses who saw the accident
• Work with drunk driving accident experts
• Collect photo and video evidence from the wreck 

We work relentlessly to collect documentation that shows that someone else caused your wreck through negligence. Establishing the facts about your accident can prove that you’re entitled to compensation and justice. 

Discuss Your Legal Options

We can help you pick the best legal option to get justice following a driving under the influence (DUI) accident. In many cases, we recommend settling with the insurance company. However, we may help you file a lawsuit in some situations. 

For a free legal consultation, call 866-499-8989

What Compensation Can You Get After a Drunk Driving Accident?

A personal injury claim can help you seek justice and compensation after an accident caused by a drunk driver. Depending on your situation, you may get damages to cover all of your healthcare costs, including the charges for:

• Emergency treatment and transport in an ambulance
• Time spent in a hospital
• Medical tests and procedures (including surgeries)
• Physical therapy, rehabilitation, and medications 

You may also receive damages for your lost pay, diminished earning potential, and damage to your vehicle. Your legal team can also discuss losses associated with your emotional pain and mental suffering.

Financial compensation cannot undo all the effects of a drunk driving accident. Still, it can help you hold the liable driver accountable, providing you with a sense of justice following your collision. 

Will the Drunk Driver Have to Go to Jail After an Accident?

Your lawyer can help you file a civil claim to seek justice for the actions of a drunk driver. The civil court system in Arizona cannot send anyone to jail. Instead, the system can provide you with compensation for your losses. 

However, a drunk driver may also face criminal charges for their dangerous and harmful actions. A criminal conviction for a DUI accident can result in fines, jail time, and the loss of driving privileges. 

Civil and criminal cases do not impact one another directly. However, your attorney may use information about a conviction in criminal court to support your civil claim. You can discuss this situation in more detail with our team at Zanes Law. 

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How Long do You Have to Seek Justice for a Drunk Driving Accident?

You must file a legal claim before Arizona’s personal injury statute of limitations expires. Usually, you have two years from the date of your drunk driving accident. 

Moving quickly after a collision can help you protect your claim. Find out what to do after a Phoenix car accident by contacting us today. 

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Get Help Seeking Justice After a Drunk Driving Accident

Want to know how a lawyer can help you in seeking justice after a drunk driving accident? You can get answers to all your questions and compassionate help on your side from our team at Zanes Law. A drunk driving accident lawyer can take on your case today. 

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