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Drunk Driving Accidents in Colorado

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Drunk driving is one of the most common and dangerous causes of car accidents in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost one in three traffic fatalities involves a drunk driver. The CDC also notes that between 2003 and 2012, 1,702 people were killed in crashes involving drunk drivers in Colorado. That’s almost 2000 deaths that could have been prevented.

Unfortunately, millions of people continue to get behind the wheel of a car while drunk every year—and while not all of them cause accidents, the ones who do have to deal with serious consequences. Drunk driving accidents often cause serious injuries and high medical bills if not death—and, more often than not, the victims are people other than the drunk or sober driver.

At The Law Offices of Edward Smith, we handle drunk driving accident cases with the seriousness they deserve. If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident caused by a persistent drunk driver, we will aggressively pursue your right to damages and make sure the at-fault driver is held accountable for their actions. Our Longmont drunk driving accident lawyer, Edward Smith will not rest until you have received the just compensation you deserve.



 

 

 

What to Do After an Accident with an Intoxicated Driver

Being in any car accident can be an immensely painful and traumatic experience—trying to deal with the immediate aftermath of an accident while the other party is intoxicated can be extra frustrating and devastating. The best thing to do is to call the police immediately. If the at-fault driver is intoxicated, that can impact your drunk driving accident case, and getting the police involved is critically important.

If you or another person has been seriously injured, the first thing to do after an accident is to seek medical attention. Even if you feel unhurt, you should visit a doctor as soon as possible anyway—a medical professional might pick up on brain trauma or another injury that might not have manifested itself until days or weeks later.

Once everyone is confirmed as safe, do the following:

How Criminal Charges Could Affect the Claim Process

While most personal injury claims fall entirely under civil law matters, on rare occasions criminal charges may also factor in, one of the most unique facets of drunk driving cases from a personal injury standpoint is that drunk driving accident claims regularly involve criminal charges so that the plaintiff may be eligible for punitive damages. Punitive damages punish an individual who caused an accident through particularly reckless or criminal behavior. Though punitive damages will not apply in every drunk driving accident claim, we will if we can pursue them on your behalf.

What If the Driver Who Hit Me Was High on Drugs?

Though we tend to associate DUIs with alcohol alone, because “DUI” stands for “driving under the influence,” this charge also applies to anyone arrested for driving while high on drugs, illicit or otherwise. Since marijuana has become legal in Colorado, there has been an increase in the number of personal injury case caused by someone high on the drug—although, the findings correlating marijuana use with traffic accidents and fatalities are short of definitive. Regardless, it is important to note that driving while high on marijuana, cocaine, opioids, or any other illicit or prescription drug is immensely dangerous, and charges can be brought against those who cause accidents.

Experienced Representation for Your Personal Injury Needs

At The Law Offices of Edward Smith, LLC, we provide dedicated legal representation for a wide range of personal injury cases. Some of the practice areas we specialize in include:

If you or a loved one have been injured in any of these types of accidents, contact us today for a free consultation. Our experienced team is here to fight for your rights and help you get the compensation you deserve.

Choosing the Right Attorney

Makes All the Difference

If you or a loved one have been injured in a car accident or through slip and fall, hire a law firm that prides itself on providing one-on-one individual attention to its clients.

Millions Recovered

If we don’t recover money for you, you owe nothing. There is absolutely NO Risk in getting us involved.

Home & Hospital Visits

If you can’t come to us, we’ll come to you. We provide home and hospital visits, if injuries keep you from being able to visit our office.

Work with us Remotely

We make it easy to hire us quickly and remotely from the comfort of your home.

Gives Personal Attention

Unlike other personal injury law firms that hand off your case to an associate or paralegal, Edward will handle your case personally.

Former Insurance Attorney

Edward worked for insurance companies, so he knows their tactics to keep the value down.

30 Years of Experience

Insurance companies have experienced attorneys on their side and you should, too.

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