Car accidents are traumatic experiences. When you discover that a drunk driver caused that trauma, the sense of injustice is magnified. Drunk drivers must be held accountable so their victims can get justice. A Henderson car accident lawyer from Shook & Stone Injury Lawyers will fight for that result.
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How to Fight Back After a Crash With a Drunk Driver
There are steps to take after a car accident that can help support your accident claim. As long as you are not too injured to move, you should photograph the scene. Capture the damage to the cars, the positions of the vehicles, road conditions, mounted-camera positions, and any other important details.
Call law enforcement to the scene. This is especially important when the other driver is drunk. Their intoxication matters to your case and your safety. They may act aggressively or incoherently in their drunken state. Officers can protect you as you exchange contact and insurance information with the other driver.
Be sure to see a doctor right away, even if you do not think your injuries demand emergency care. Some injuries are not immediately apparent and can worsen if not treated. Then, connect with a Henderson personal injury lawyer.
How Nevada’s Laws Affect Your Claim
It is unlawful to drive while intoxicated in Nevada. Breaking these laws can bring criminal charges, and while a conviction makes offenders pay their debt to society, the criminal court does not compensate victims for their losses. Filing a claim with the civil court is the way to secure more personal and financial justice.
Connect with a Henderson drunk driving accident attorney as soon as possible after your accident, so you can file your claim within the Nevada statute of limitations on personal injury, which is typically two years for car accidents.
Since Nevada is not a no-fault state, victims have the right to seek damages from the at-fault party rather than filing a claim with their own insurance.
Nevada follows a comparative negligence system for personal injury claims. Victims 50% or less to blame for an accident can pursue damages, but can have their compensation reduced in proportion to whatever percentage of blame they hold. Your attorney will work to compile convincing evidence of the drunk driver’s negligence so you can collect the maximum.
You May Be Entitled to Compensatory and Punitive Damages
Victims eligible for compensation usually collect compensatory damages. These cover the physical, emotional, and financial consequences of the accident. For example, you will likely see recovery or recognition of your:
- Medical costs
- Lost wages
- Property damage
- Other related expenses
- Emotional distress
- Physical pain and disability
- Diminished quality of life
Nevada allows exemplary and punitive damages “for injury caused by operation of a vehicle after consumption or use of alcohol or another substance.”
Punitive damages impose a monetary penalty that offenders must pay on top of compensatory damages, and are intended to deter repeat offenses and punish the perpetrator for their heinous actions.
Compensation for Wrongful Death
According to data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Nevada experienced 351 fatal car crashes over the recent year. Of that total, 31% (110) involved drivers with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over the legal limit of .08%.
If a drunk driver causes your loved one’s death, a lawyer can help you file a wrongful death claim. You and your family should not bear the financial burden of your loved one’s preventable death. An experienced attorney can work to secure compensation to stabilize your financial future.
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A Drunk Driving Accident Attorney in Henderson Will Work to Maximize Your Settlement or Trial Award
Drunk drivers are reckless. They often speed, move erratically, and fail to obey traffic signals. Their disregard for safety and inability to react and respond appropriately to those around them can result in some of the most violent crashes.
Shook & Stone Injury Lawyers will account for every single aspect of the many losses you sustain in the accident, demanding full compensation. Do not accept any offers the at-fault party’s representatives may present without first consulting with our team. Usually, these offers are far less than what you deserve.
We will calculate your medical costs and speak to your doctors and other professionals about your prognosis and continuing care costs. If you cannot return to work, we will determine your lost future earnings along with wages lost during recovery. We will speak to your caregivers, family, and you to document and value how your injuries have affected your quality of life.
Settlement or Trial Award
Our team will negotiate aggressively to resolve your claim through a settlement agreement, so you do not have to endure a lengthy trial, but we will not settle for less just to avoid going to court. We know what your case is worth and will not fall for intimidation or tactics the other side may use to try to deny you justice.
We have taken cases other firms have refused, and have won favorable verdicts for deserving clients. You can count on us to do what it takes to get you justice.
Throughout the process, we will keep you continually updated, address your concerns, and answer your questions. You will also have access to all case information through our client case-tracking web portal.
Trust Our Track Record of Success
Shook & Stone Injury Lawyers has been fighting for injury victims in Nevada for over 25 years and has a track record of success.
We look forward to adding your case resolution to that history. Connect with us for a free consultation. A Henderson drunk driving accident lawyer is ready to get to work for you.
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