New York Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers

Dedicated Legal Advocacy in Queens, Nassau & Suffolk Counties

Drunk driving accidents cause devastating and sometimes fatal injuries to innocent victims. If you or your family has fallen victim to a drunk driving accident, you have the right to seek legal recourse against the person who caused the accident. To that end, the New York drunk driving accident lawyers at Bruce J. Gitlin, P.C. are committed to helping victims of drunk driving accidents seek full and fair compensation for their injuries. No matter how severe your injuries are, you have the right to fight for compensation. Our team is ready to fight for you.

To learn more about your legal options, call our offices at (646) 513-4556 or submit an online request form.

Who Is Liable in a Drunk Driving Accident?

In New York, liability in a drunk driving accident typically falls primarily on the intoxicated driver. Drunk driving is a serious offense, and when an accident occurs due to a driver's impairment by alcohol or drugs, that driver is generally held responsible for the resulting injuries and damages. The liability of a drunk driver can result in both criminal charges and civil liability.

Here's a breakdown of liability in a New York drunk driving accident:

• The Drunk Driver: The intoxicated driver is the primary party held liable for the accident. New York has strict laws against driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If it can be proven that the driver's impairment was a direct cause of the accident, they can face criminal charges and civil liability for any injuries, property damage, or fatalities resulting from the crash.

• Social Hosts: In some cases, liability may extend to social hosts who provided alcohol to the intoxicated driver, especially if the driver was underage. New York has social host liability laws that may hold hosts responsible for providing alcohol to minors or visibly intoxicated individuals who later cause accidents.

• Establishments Serving Alcohol: New York has dram shop laws that allow for liability to be imposed on establishments, such as bars or restaurants, that serve alcohol to visibly intoxicated patrons who later cause accidents. This typically applies when there is clear evidence that the establishment continued to serve alcohol to a person who was visibly intoxicated.

• Vehicle Owners: If the intoxicated driver does not own the vehicle they were driving, the vehicle owner may also be held liable under certain circumstances. This could occur if the owner allowed the intoxicated driver to use their vehicle while aware of their impaired state.

• Passengers: In rare cases, passengers may share some liability if they actively contributed to the driver's impaired state. For example, if a passenger encouraged the driver to consume alcohol or take drugs knowing they would drive afterward, they might be held partially responsible.

It's important to note that New York's laws regarding liability in drunk driving accidents are complex, and each case is unique. Victims of drunk driving accidents should consult with an attorney who specializes in personal injury law to assess the specifics of their case and pursue legal action against the responsible parties.

What Damages Can I Recover in a Drunk Driving Accident Case?

Victims of drunk driving accidents are entitled to recover compensation for all of their medical expenses, lost wages, non-economic damages, and property damage. Our firm is dedicated to helping victims seek full and fair compensation for all of their damages.

In a drunk driving accident case, you can recover compensation for:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Permanent and temporary disabilities
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of consortium
• Property damage

Our firm is ready to fight for you. Our New York drunk driving accident lawyers are committed to helping you recover the maximum compensation you deserve. We know that no amount of money can undo the damage caused by a drunk driver. However, you do have the right to seek compensation for all of your damages. We are ready to help you do that.

Contact Our Firm for Legal Advocacy in New York

When you or a loved one are harmed in a drunk driving accident, you have the right to seek legal recourse against the driver and other liable parties. To that end, our firm is ready to help you seek the compensation you need and deserve. We know that no amount of money can undo the damage caused by a drunk driver. However, you do have the right to seek compensation for all of your damages. We are ready to help you do that.

To learn more about your legal options, call our offices at (646) 513-4556 or submit an online request form.