Miami Drunk Driver Accident Lawyers

Approximately one-third of all traffic accident injuries and deaths involve drunk drivers, according to 2008 statistics compiled by the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). When a driver operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, his or her reaction time and ability to drive safely may be severely inhibited. This places all other drivers and passengers – and even pedestrians and bicyclists – in the area at immediate risk of involvement in an auto accident. At Remer & Georges-Pierre, PLLC, we are experienced personal injury attorneys dedicated to helping victims of drunk driver accident throughout Miami and the surrounding areas in South Florida. If you or someone you love was recently injured in an accident with a drunk driver, please contact an attorney at our firm immediately to set up a free consultation.

Financial Damages from Miami, Florida Drunk Driving Accidents

A person who has been injured in a drunk driving accident in Miami, Florida may be entitled to significant financial compensation from the responsible party, by way of an out-of-court settlement or jury verdict. If the other driver was driving under the influence (DUI) and acted negligently or recklessly, causing an accident to occur, and this then resulted in injury to you or someone you know, you may be able to file a civil lawsuit against the drunk driver for your injuries. With the help of a Miami drunk driver accident lawyer, you may be able to recover financial damages for medical care, lost wages, and emotional trauma as well.

However, it will be necessary to prove that the accident was the fault of the other driver – that is, that it occurred because of some action or inaction on the part of the drunk driver that caused him or her to act without reasonable caution or care. Speeding, driving too slowly, weaving in and out of lanes, or running a red light are all potential examples of actions that might constitute negligence by a drunk driver.

Contact a Miami drunk driving accident attorney at Remer & Georges-Pierre, PLLC today to see whether you have grounds for a lawsuit.