Drunk Driving Accidents

Helping Victims of Drunk Drivers in Colorado

If you've been injured or a family member killed in a drunk driving accident, you need a lawyer who will work with the courts to hold the drunk driver accountable. At The O'Connell Law Firm, P.C., in Denver, Colorado, we make drunk drivers pay.

Intoxicated drivers who injure or kill people are subject to civil lawsuits in addition to criminal penalties. Even if the criminal justice system fails to protect Colorado citizens from drunk drivers, our civil court system can bring justice to the victims. Attorney Michael O'Connell and our office staff help victims of all types of alcohol and drug-related accidents, including accidents where the driver was not convicted of criminal DWI/DUI charges. We also represent family members in cases of wrongful death.

Insurance issues in a drunk driving accident case can be very complex, especially if the drunk driver was driving without insurance or does not have enough insurance to pay for everything you have lost. Lawyer Michael O'Connell has extensive experience in identifying all possible sources of compensation for victims, including:

• Holding bars and restaurants accountable for over serving an intoxicated person, who then goes out an injures someone. This area of law is known as dram shop liability.
• Filing a claim with your own uninsured and underinsured motorists coverage.

Compensation for victims of drunk drivers

In Colorado, people who are injured by drunk drivers may seek compensation for:

• Past and future medical expenses
• Past and future loss of earnings
• Pain and suffering
• Permanent impairment, such as a back injury that prevents you doing the things you enjoy.
• Punitive damages, which are damages to punish the drunk driver. In some cases, punitive damages can exceed actual economic damages.

To speak to a lawyer about your drunk driving car crash case, contact us at The O'Connell Law Firm, P.C. for a free initial consultation. We represent people in the Denver area including Aurora, Englewood, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Arvada, and Lakewood.

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