If you suffered injuries or lost a loved one because of a drunk driver in Waterbury, allow a drunk driving attorney to seek compensation for your damages. The team at The Flood Law Firm prides itself on obtaining justice for victims of drunk drivers throughout Connecticut. We understand the toll these accidents impose on victims, and we will seek the entire financial recovery you deserve.
Call The Flood Law Firm today to set up your free consultation. We will explain the benefits of hiring our firm, familiarize you with our results-oriented culture, and start fighting for your settlement or verdict.
You can immediately relieve stress when you have our Waterbury drunk driving accident attorney handling your case. Never wait to begin protecting your future.
Why Hire The Flood Law Firm After a Drunk Driving Accident in Waterbury?
Clients have no shortage of reasons for hiring The Flood Law Firm, including:
- More than a decade serving clients: The Flood Law Firm has served victims of drunk drivers since 2012, and many of our lawyers’ experience dates back decades. We understand the needs of drunk driving accident victims, and we have completed many challenging cases on our clients’ behalf.
- A premium on client service: Our team believes in the tenets of excellent client service. We put the client’s needs first, foster active communication, and do everything in our power to ensure your complete satisfaction. Compassion is the standard at The Flood Law Firm.
- A focus on Connecticut: Because we are a Connecticut-first law firm, we are familiar with Waterbury. As we investigate your accident and complete your case, this familiarity may prove helpful in multiple ways.
- Passion for our practice areas: Drunk driving accident cases are a priority for our firm. Victims of drunk drivers do not deserve the injuries and hardship they suffer. We work to deliver justice for the client but also to hold intoxicated motorists responsible for their reckless behavior.
- A strong reputation among former clients: You can review testimonials from many clients we have helped get back on their feet. Our clients recognize the unique work ethic and client service we bring to each case.
While Connecticut imposes legal penalties for driving under the influence (DUI), we are most concerned with a victim’s needs. We will evaluate all of the damages you’ve suffered because of the drunk driver, and we will demand a financial recovery reflecting those damages.
Our Case Results Give You More Reason to Hire Us
Our case results show the fruits of our hard work. Some of our notable recoveries include:
- A $6.05 million verdict in a particularly high-stakes case
- A $2.6 million jury verdict in a motor vehicle accident case
- A $1.258 million recovery in another motor vehicle accident case
These recoveries prove that we are willing to take cases to trial and that we can win large recoveries for auto accident victims. You should put stock in our extensive record of large case results, as they indicate our no-nonsense approach to personal injury cases.
What the Lawyers at The Flood Law Firm Will Do for You
Let the dedicated legal team at The Flood Law Firm fight for every dollar you are entitled to. We will build your drunk driving accident case in Waterbury by:
Determining How the Motorist Became Intoxicated
This is relevant because parties aside from the drunk driver may be liable for your accident. For instance, if a restaurant overserved the motorist before they caused your accident, the restaurant may share liability for your damages.
Documenting the Accident
We will investigate your accident and seek:
- Video of the collision
- Eyewitness testimony that is relevant to your case
- Any other relevant evidence from the accident scene
- The police report detailing your accident
- An expert’s testimony about how and why the accident occurred
Even though you know who caused your accident, we will prove beyond a doubt who is responsible for your damages.
Detailing Your Damages
We will paint a detailed picture of how your accident has harmed you. Our team will seek:
- Proof that you have lost income since the accident
- All medical records related to your collision
- Mental health experts’ testimony about your pain and suffering
- Invoices for vehicle repairs and replacement of damaged property
- Any other documentation that helps prove the cost of your accident
We will gather this documentation knowing that a drunk driver caused you to suffer your damages.
Calculating a Precise Settlement Target
The cost of a serious auto accident can reach six or seven figures, especially when the victim suffers severe injuries. Your case value is specific to your damages, though, so we will need to evaluate each damage to know how much money you deserve.
Negotiating a Settlement
Our team has negotiated many settlements for victims of drunk drivers.
Settling is the most common way to resolve civil cases because:
- Every party may be eager to reach an agreement and move forward
- With a settlement, every party has final say over how much compensation they pay (or receive)
- Trial requires more time than settlement negotiations
- Trial is more complex, costly, and uncertain than settlement negotiations
While settling may generally be in your interests, it is most important that you receive the compensation you deserve. Our team will fight for the best possible settlement offer, and we will only urge you to accept if the offer is truly fair.
Filing a Lawsuit
If settlement negotiations do not produce the settlement you deserve, your attorney will likely file a lawsuit on your behalf.
Always have an experienced lawyer leading your lawsuit because:
- Every detail is important when drafting and filing a lawsuit
- Prior experience handling lawsuits may be highly valuable
- Completing a lawsuit is a full-time pursuit
- The financial stakes of a lawsuit are often sky-high
You hire a drunk driver lawyer, in part because they have the experience and training to handle any scenario, including a lawsuit.
Going to Court (if Necessary)
Our record proves that, unlike many law firms, we eagerly take cases to trial. We give insurance companies and drunk drivers the opportunity to pay their victims fairly. However, if liable parties refuse to offer a fair settlement, we will gear up for court.
Recoverable Damages We Demand for Victims of Drunk Drivers
To understand the extent of the drunk driving problem, know that someone dies every 39 minutes due to drunk driving accidents in the United States. The consequences of each of these accidents are unique, and our attorneys will evaluate how your accident has impacted you.
We may find that your recoverable damages include:
- Healthcare expenses: Auto accidents are associated with severe injuries. The drunk driver or their insurer should pay for every step of your recovery, from the moment of the accident until you reach maximum medical improvement.
- Professional harm: Your physical and psychological injuries may cost you income, bonus opportunities, earning power, and other professional benefits. If you are disabled or suffering a long-term injury, the cost of your professional damages may be substantial.
- Pain and suffering: We seek compensation for accident victims’ pain and suffering, which can include emotional anguish, psychological distress, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sleep problems, lost quality of life, and similar problems.
- Property-related expenses: Property expenses from a drunk driving accident may include vehicle repairs, temporary transportation costs, and replacement of personal items damaged during the accident.
When a drunk driver causes a victim to suffer disabling injuries, the disabled individual may suffer additional harm. Medical equipment, permanent loss of income, and home alterations may be among the damages suffered by disabled victims of drunk drivers.
Recoverable Damages in a Fatal Drunk Driving Accident Case
The Flood Law Firm represents clients suffering the effects of a wrongful death.
Our compassionate lawyers will allow you to work through your loss, and we will seek fair compensation for:
- The loss of a spouse’s companionship
- Loss of the decedent’s contributions to their household
- Loss of the decedent’s income (and any other forms of financial support)
- Pain and suffering (both affecting the decedent and survivors)
- Funeral expenses
- Burial or cremation expenses
- Mental health treatment costs
We treat victims of wrongful deaths as members of The Flood Law Firm family. You will receive bottomless compassion from our team in addition to competent legal representation.
Who Is Financially Liable for a Drunk Driving Accident?
Your attorney from The Flood Law Firm will provide the answer to this question.
Defendants in a drunk driving accident case may include:
- The drunk driver: An intoxicated motorist is responsible for making such a dangerous decision. We may file a lawsuit directly against the drunk driver who has caused you harm.
- The establishment where the motorist was drinking before driving: If an alcohol-serving establishment overserved a motorist who then caused an accident, the establishment may share financial responsibility for the accident. Bars, restaurants, entertainment venues, and any other alcohol-friendly establishments can be defendants in drunk driving accident lawsuits.
- The driver’s employer: When employees drink and drive on the job, their employer may be liable for any resulting accidents.
- Any other party who contributed to the accident: If anyone else contributed to the drunk driving accident or has legal liability for the collision, our team will identify those parties.
Insurance companies may be responsible for a drunk motorist whom they cover. Therefore, we may seek compensation from insurers first, but we reserve the right to sue any parties liable for your accident (including the intoxicated motorist).
Can I Sue a Drunk Driver?
You can sue a drunk driver and may do so if:
- The drunk driver lacked auto insurance
- Your accident-related damages exceed insurance policy limits
- The drunk driver’s insurance company refuses to offer a fair settlement
- Other circumstances lead us to conclude that a lawsuit is necessary
Active communication is one of the hallmarks of The Flood Law Firm. We will be in frequent contact about your case, reviewing settlement offers and advising you about how to proceed.
Don’t Worry About the Cost of Hiring Our Firm. We Take the Risk
We want every victim of drunk drivers to have the effective legal representation they need and deserve. This is one reason why The Flood Law Firm uses contingency fees.
With this fee structure, we:
- Require you to pay no upfront compensation
- Cover filing fees, expert fees, and all other case-related costs
- Agree to accept our fee as part of your financial recovery
- Only receive payment for our services if you receive a settlement or verdict
The Flood Law Firm’s fee structure also entitles you to a wide range of services. You will have our attorneys and paralegals fighting for your financial recovery. We will also hire experts and take any other measures that will strengthen your case.
With The Flood Law Firm, you can prioritize your health and stop worrying about the cost of your case. We will handle it.
When Should I Hire My Waterbury Drunk Driving Lawyer?
You should hire your Waterbury drunk driving lawyer as soon as possible. We typically face deadlines for filing personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits in Waterbury. One of the most harmful mistakes you can make is delaying hiring an attorney and missing the filing deadline.
We also need to secure evidence related to your accident. Many types of evidence can be fleeting, so we need to obtain them while they are available. We can only do this once we hear from you.
Put Your Health First, Hire a Waterbury Drunk Driving Lawyer from Our Team
Nothing should ever come before your health. You deserve to focus on your recovery without sweating your insurance claim or lawsuit, and The Flood Law Firm’s services will allow you to do that.
Call The Flood Law Firm Today for Your Free Consultation
Our team is always available, and we want to tell you how we will fight for justice for your drunk driving accident in Waterbury. Our consultations are free and come with no obligation to hire our firm.
Call our Waterbury personal injury lawyers at The Flood Law Firm today at (203) 575-1153 for your free consultation.
