I was injured in a Boca Raton car crash. I suspect that the driver who hit my car was drunk. What should I do?

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If you were seriously injured because of another driver’s reckless or negligent behavior, you have a right to seek compensation for your injuries and related expenses through a Florida personal injury claim. If the driver was intoxicated, he may also face criminal charges. You and your Boca Raton injury lawyer will be able to use those criminal charges to support your case. In some cases, you may be eligible for additional punitive damages because the driver was drunk.  But you will have to act with care.

First of all, you should not assume that the driver was guilty of DUI.  You should not tell anyone that the driver was drunk until he is officially sentenced. Be especially careful when talking to insurance adjusters as you may damage your claim if you make unsupported accusations.

Next, contact a Boca Raton injury attorney. Your lawyer will be able to deal with the insurance adjusters on your behalf, follow the progress of the at-fault driver’s criminal trial, and collect evidence to support your Florida injury claim.

Unfortunately, even drunk drivers who cause accidents often escape conviction. Your Boca Raton accident lawyer will do his best to hold the driver who caused your accident accountable. He will pursue every avenue for compensation to make sure that you get the justice you deserve.

Contact a Boca Raton Injury Attorney

Boca Raton accident attorney David Glatthorn helps accident victims in Palm Beach County and throughout Florida. Request a free copy of his book, The Florida Accident Workbook: Tools, Tips & Tactics to Resolve Your Injury Claim.  If you’d like to discuss your injury with a Florida accident lawyer, contact David Glatthorn at 866-413-5525.