Tampa Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer
If you have been injured in a drunk driving accident in Hillsborough County or other counties throughout Tampa, FL, our award-winning Tampa drunk driving accident lawyers can pursue financial compensation for your pain and suffering, emotional distress, and financial losses. We have been protecting you and your family since 1979. Call us today at (813) 358-0490 and learn how Farah & Farah can help you and your family.
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Driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance is a crime and a civil offense. As a client-centric drunk driving accident law firm in Tampa, we understand the trauma of being hit by a drunk driver. You can count on our Tampa personal injury lawyers to treat you with dignity, honesty, and respect while we fight aggressively for the compensation you deserve. We’ve recovered over $2 billion for our clients and are ready to fight just as hard for you.
Why Our Drunk Driving Accident Attorneys Are the Right Choice for Your Tampa Accident Claim
Being hit by a drunk driver can cause serious injuries that affect you for life. Before you can recover full damages, you must prove that the drunk driver is to blame. Navigating a civil claim can be overwhelming and insurance companies often refuse to pay fair compensation. Additionally, you may have to testify against the drunk driver in criminal proceedings. If possible, the insurance company will use your testimony against you. Having a knowledgeable DUI accident lawyer on your side is crucial for protecting your civil claim.
We are a family-centered law firm in Tampa dedicated to helping those who need it most. When you let Team Farah go to work for you, you can focus on getting better while we take care of your legal case. We will take on the insurance company, gather evidence, handle your insurance claims, and even coordinate your medical care. We treat clients like family and our open-door policy ensures that you can always reach a member of your legal team. We charge no upfront fees, and you pay nothing unless we win. Contact us now to schedule a free consultation.
What Our Past Clients Say About Our Hard Work and Results
Below are just a few examples of the hundreds of client testimonials our attorneys receive based on the hard work and compassionate support we provide every client.
“My family and I have been working with attorney Kaley, and she has been amazing in every way. She is very quick to respond and always keeps my family and I updated for anything we need to know. I am blessed to have Kaley for our attorney. I also would recommend her for anyone in need of an amazing attorney! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication for our case!”
Joseline T.
“I am incredibly grateful to attorney Apple and her team at Farah & Farah for their incredible help with my case. They were not only professional and knowledgeable but also genuinely caring and supportive throughout the entire process. Their expertise and attention to detail were impressive, and we couldn't be happier with the outcome. If you're looking for a great legal team, look no further than Farah & Farah! Highly recommended for their exceptional service and unwavering dedication.”
Laura S.
“Kaley helped me during my car accident. At first, it seemed like a long process, but she made it all super easy for me. She is very professional and always available. She recommended the best places most convenient to my schedule to treat my injuries after the accident. I recommend Kaley to anyone who needs a car accident lawyer and has suffered physical injuries. She is super knowledgeable, and she always has answers to your questions.”
Lamay
You Might Be Entitled to Substantial Damages if You Were Hit by a Drunk Driver
When a drunk driver seriously injures you, you may pursue compensation for the accident’s economic and non-economic costs. Economic damages include present and future costs, such as medical expenses, lost earnings, property damage, and other financial losses. Non-economic damages include pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and similar intangible losses.
You also may be entitled to receive up to $50,000 from the Crime Victim Compensation Fund. We can help you file this claim with the State Attorney’s office.
How Much Compensation Can I Recover?
When your injuries are severe and permanently disabling, your damages may be substantial. Below are examples of the case results we have obtained for injured car accident victims:
- $1.4 million for a severely injured Army veteran when the insurance company only wanted to pay $60,000
- $1.1 million for a client with disabling neck and back injuries caused by a driver who failed to yield
- $850,000 for an elderly client who suffered neck injuries requiring surgery after being t-boned by an inattentive driver
Driving Under the Influence in Florida
If the at-fault driver has a blood-alcohol level of 0.08 or higher, they are considered impaired and will be cited for DUI under Florida Statutes § 316.1934. A driver also may receive a DUI with a blood-alcohol level as low as 0.06 if they’re not in possession of their normal faculties.
You may be able to recover punitive damages when you are hit by a drunk driver. These damages typically must come from the drunk driver rather than the driver’s insurance company. Their purpose is to punish the driver and deter others.
Drunk drivers face thousands of dollars in fines, loss of driving privileges, and imprisonment for up to 30 years, with a mandatory minimum sentence of four years for DUI manslaughter. A court can also order the driver to install an ignition interlock device after driving privileges are restored.
It is illegal for drivers to refuse drug or alcohol testing. The legislature introduced a bill requiring such drivers to install ignition interlock devices, but it died in committee. If a drunk driver hit you and refused testing, we can analyze the evidence for your civil case and determine if the driver was impaired.
Holding Businesses That Serve Alcohol Liable for Drunk Driving Accidents
You may be able to hold an establishment partly liable for your injuries if it served alcohol to a drunk driver. This type of law is known as a dram shop law. Florida’s dram shop law allows you to hold a business liable if it knowingly served alcohol to either of the following:
- Someone under the legal drinking age
- Someone who is habitually addicted to alcohol
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Proving a Drunk Driver Is Liable in Florida
Claims against drunk drivers aren’t necessarily easier than claims against other drivers. Proving a driver is drunk is only the first step. You also must prove that the driver caused the accident. If you intend to pursue punitive damages, you must also connect the accident to the driver’s intoxication.
Our Tampa DUI accident injury attorneys can gather the following evidence to prove your case:
- The toxicology report showing the driver’s blood alcohol level
- Witness statements about the accident and the driver’s state of mind
- Witness statements from people who saw the driver drinking
- Video footage of the accident
- The driver’s history of DUI accidents
- The vehicle’s black box
- Forensic data from the wreckage and accident scene
We will work with accident reconstructionists and other forensic experts to identify other parties who caused or contributed to your accident, such as vehicle parts manufacturers, government entities, and other drivers. We will perform an exhaustive search to identify every applicable insurance policy and each responsible party to ensure you recover the best possible result.
“We had a new client who had been told by his first attorney that his insurance maxed out at $10,000. But that wasn't going to cut it because his injuries were life-changing. So we started digging and combing through every insurance policy word for word. And guess what we found hidden in the fine print? $450,000, and he got every penny.”
Chuck Farah, Senior Partner
What Is the Statute of Limitations for Drunk Driving Accidents?
Generally, you must file your drunk driving accident claim within two years of the accident, according to the Florida personal injury statute of limitations. However, there are some exceptions, so contact our experienced DUI accident lawyers promptly after your accident to ensure you don’t miss the deadline.
Further, the most important evidence after a drunk driving accident may only be available temporarily. For example, camera footage can be erased, eyewitnesses can forget details, the wreckage could be destroyed, and the skid marks could disappear.
The insurance company will almost certainly investigate promptly while all the evidence is fresh. Involving our experienced Tampa car accident lawyers in your drunk driving accident case early is the most important step you can take to help us build a strong case and put yourself on even footing with the insurance company.
Let Our Drunk Driving Accident Attorneys Go to Work for You
If you have been harmed by a drunk driver, our compassionate attorneys are ready to take you into our family and fight for the compensation you deserve. With over $2 billion in compensation recovered, we have a proven track record you can trust. We charge nothing upfront, and you only pay if we win.
Call (813) 358-0490 to schedule your free consultation today. We’re here for you and here for good.
Why Our Drunk Driving Accident Attorneys Are the Right Choice for Your Tampa Accident Claim
You Might Be Entitled to Substantial Damages if You Were Hit by a Drunk Driver
Driving Under the Influence in Florida
Proving a Drunk Driver Is Liable in Florida
What Is the Statute of Limitations for Drunk Driving Accidents?
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