Lafayette Drunk Driving Accident Attorney

According to law enforcement reports, drunk driving deaths skyrocketed to a 20-year high in Colorado in 2022 after a previous high of 253 DUI-related traffic fatalities in 2021. Driving while intoxicated slows reaction times and impairs judgment, resulting in decreased driving ability.

If someone else made a choice to drink and drive and you or a loved one suffered serious injuries as a result, you shouldn’t have to be left with the burden of expenses on top of the pain of your injuries or loss. Call the drunk driving accident attorneys in Lafayette who’ve earned clients’ trust and their peers’ respect. Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. knows how to pursue accountability and justice for the victims of drunk driving

Why Choose Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. as Your Drunk Driving Accident Law Firm?

The Lafayette personal injury attorneys at Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. understand the devastating toll of a serious car accident and the additional layer of anger and distress that arises when the wrongdoing of a drunk driver caused the accident.

With our Lafayette drunk driving accident lawyers on your side, you’ll have:

• Founding attorneys with a combined experience of one hundred years navigating personal injury and car accident laws
• The collaborative efforts of an office legal team putting their resources and access to the best expert witnesses behind your case
• Experienced investigators who will stop at nothing to investigate all aspects of the accident and gather evidence of the driver’s state of intoxication and culpability for the accident

A compensation claim or lawsuit for damages proceeds in civil court independently from any criminal charges in the case. The outcome doesn’t depend on a guilty verdict in criminal court, but a guilty verdict can help strengthen the injury victims’ claim.

What Damages Can I Recover If I Pursue a Drunk Driving Accident Claim?

The amount of compensation you’ll recover in your claim depends on the circumstances of the accident and the extent of your injuries. Common damages in drunk driving accident claims in Colorado include the following:

• Property damage to a vehicle
• Medical expenses and future medical costs
• Lost income
• Diminished future earning capacity due to disability
• Compensation for pain and suffering
• Any other non-economic damages that apply to your case if you experienced disfigurement, the loss of a limb, PTSD, or loss of enjoyment of life due to the accident

Damages in drunk driving accidents are often extensive because drunk drivers have slow reaction times and may not slow down before a collision.

Drunk driving leaves the driver fully liable for the victim’s damages—typically paid through the at-fault driver’s auto insurance. If the drunk driver doesn’t have insurance, you may be able to recover compensation with your uninsured underinsured motorist coverage if you have this optional addition on your policy.

Can I File a Lawsuit Against the Bar that Overserved?

In some cases, pursuing a lawsuit against a bar that overserved the drunk driver brings an injury victim additional compensation. Under the state’s “Dram Shop Liability law,” when a bartender knew they overserved a customer or served alcohol to a minor, the bar owner is liable for damages.

Contact A Lafayette Drunk Driving Accident Attorney Today

Whether you are seeking compensation through the drunk driver’s insurance policy or a via a personal lawsuit after an accident caused by a drunk driver in Colorado, contact Ciancio Ciancio Brown P.C. for a free consultation so we can begin a strong strategy to move forward on your claim. Call (303) 451-0300  today to pursue justice against those who have wronged you.