DUI Accident Attorneys
Fort Lauderdale Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer
Hit by a Drunk Driver in South Florida? Explore Your Legal Options with Our Firm
If someone hits you while driving under the influence, they may face consequences through the criminal justice system. While this may be comforting on an ethical level, it will not help you deal with the financial consequences of your accident.
After a collision, you may be suffering from serious injuries and losses. Schlesinger Law Offices, P.A. can help you pursue compensation to cover the cost of your medical bills and lost wages, as well as compensate you for your pain and suffering.
A Fort Lauderdale drunk driving accident lawyer from our firm can investigate your accident, develop your case, and fight for your rights. While fault may seem clear in drunk driving accidents, especially when a DUI conviction is involved, insurance companies may still try to decrease your compensation.
This is why you need a team on your side that’s ready to fight for you. Let Schlesinger Law Offices advocate for your rights.
Why Trust Us?
Schlesinger Law Offices, P.A. is a personal injury firm that focuses exclusively on helping those injured in preventable accidents in Fort Lauderdale and all of South Florida. We have more than 70 years of combined experience handling car accident claims.
We don’t settle for less, and neither should you.
OUR results
$30.5 Million
CAR ACCIDENTS
The firm won $30.5 million in compensation for the family of a man who sustained a brain injury in a car accident.
$30 Million
CAR ACCIDENTS
Johnson V Prada – $30 Million verdict after Mr. Johnson suffered brain damage from an auto accident.
$15.7 Million
CAR ACCIDENTS
Roster v Florida Dept of Transportation – $15,737,000 verdict. Mr. Roster was struck by a drunk driver and left a quadriplegic.
Let Us Fight for the Recovery You Deserve
How a Settlement Can Help You Recover
If you win your DUI lawsuit in South Florida, you will be awarded damages. Because driving under the influence is such an egregious wrongdoing, you may gain both punitive and compensatory awards. Punitive damages are designed to punish the impaired driver and create an example that discourages similar behavior in the future.
Compensatory Damages Can Help You Recover From Your Losses, Including:
- Property damage (the loss of your vehicle)
- Medical expenses (including emergency treatment and transportation)
- Rehabilitative care
- Lost wages
- Diminished earning potential
- Pain and suffering
- Changes to your quality of life
- Wrongful death
While no amount of money can change what happened, it can make your next steps easier as you move forward. Take the first step forward today by scheduling a free consultation with a Fort Lauderdale DUI accident attorney from our firm.
Who Pays Damages in a Drunk Driving Accident Case?
When you have been hurt by a drunk driver, you have various avenues to pursue civil recourse and compensation.
- The At-Fault Party’s Insurance – After your accident, you should make a claim with both your insurance company and the insurer of the driver who hit you. Speak with a Fort Lauderdale drunk driving accident attorney before accepting any offer from the insurance company.
- Your Own Insurance Policy – The at-fault driver’s insurance company should cover the full extent of your injuries, but if the driver was uninsured or underinsured, the insurance company may be reluctant or unable to do so. In this case, you may be able to recover additional compensation from your own insurance company, especially if you carry coverage for uninsured or underinsured drivers.
- Negligent Bar or Establishment – If you were harmed by a driver who was under the influence, or someone who is “habitually addicted” to alcohol, you may also be able to file a claim against the establishment who served the driver, per Florida’s “dram shop law.” While this law establishes limited liability, it strictly prohibits bartenders from serving minors or those with alcohol dependency.
- The Drunk Driver – You can also file suit against the at-fault driver. Keep in mind that some individuals may not have the assets required to fully compensate you, especially while facing criminal punishment and civil liability. For this reason, pursuing an insurance claim will likely be your best course of action.
Our drunk driving accident attorneys in Fort Lauderdale can negotiate with insurers to help you get just compensation – and we aren’t afraid to go to trial if the insurer fails to offer an adequate amount.
