There is no excuse for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, as the dangers have been known for decades. Sadly, despite the clear risk, some people still get behind the wheel after having a few too many drinks or consuming narcotics.
When a driver makes the choice to operate a vehicle while impaired, that driver breaches a legal obligation owed to other passengers on the road. This failure can make the drunk driver responsible for covering losses and damages.
Ridder Law can help victims of drunk driving accidents fight to hold impaired drivers accountable and fulfill their responsibility of covering damages. Our experienced personal injury lawyers in Arvada will help you pursue a case in court or negotiate a settlement that provides full and fair compensation in the aftermath of a truck crash.
Contact us at (720) 812-1047 to learn more about how we can help with your drunk driving accident claim. Your consultation is free, and legal fees won’t be charged unless we collect compensation for you, so don’t hesitate to reach out.
Who is Responsible for DUI Accident in Arvada?
Usually, the drunk driver is at fault for a DUI accident and is the one to pursue a claim against. However, there are sometimes others who are to blame as well, especially if they disobeyed Colorado liquor enforcement laws, including:
- A restaurant, bar, or other establishment, if it sold alcohol to someone who was already visibly intoxicated
- The employer of the drunk driver, if the impaired driving incident occurred on the job
If you are trying to hold the driver accountable, you’ll need to prove they were negligent and that their negligence was the direct cause of your crash. Driving drunk is a violation of a serious safety rule, so anyone engaged in this behavior is presumed to be negligent. This means you simply must show that the drunk driver’s actions or inactions while intoxicated caused your crash to occur.
Establishments that sell alcohol, on the other hand, are liable under the state’s dram shop laws, while employers can be held accountable under vicarious liability rules.
Ridder Law car accident lawyers in Arvada know all of these different legal arguments inside and out and will identify all defendants who could be made to compensate you for your losses.
What Does Ridder Law Do When Representing DUI Crash Victims
After a DUI accident, you need to focus on recovering while your legal team focuses on recovering damages for you. Our firm can handle all of the legal tasks associated with building a claim and pursuing justice, including:
- Gathering evidence such as police reports, toxicology reports, arrest records and convictions, witness statements, and crash scene evidence
- Contacting experts who can testify as to the impairment of the driver, the cause of your crash, and the extent of your damages
- Identifying the right defendants to pursue a claim against and building a strong case with the right legal arguments for the situation
- Negotiating with the insurers responsible for covering accident losses, or going to court on your behalf to convince the court to find in your favor when no settlement can be reached through the negotiation process.
Throughout all of these steps, we are also here to answer your questions 24/7, and you will always have direct access to your attorney, so you’ll never be treated as just another case.
Contact our Arvada DUI Accident Attorneys Today
If you are ready to pursue justice after your crash caused by a drunk or impaired driver, contact Ridder Law today at (720) 812-1047 to schedule your free consultation with an Arvada DUI accident lawyer who you can count on to be a tough advocate for you throughout your claim.