After a drunk driving accident, you may be entitled to compensation from the other driver. A Melbourne drunk driving accident lawyer from Bogin, Munns & Munns can calculate your case’s value. We are also ready to negotiate with the insurance company to get you that amount.
Our personal injury lawyers may make the legal process easier for you to understand and navigate. You can use the money you receive to pay for medical care. Your award can also support your family until you get back on your feet.
Seeking Compensation in Drunk Driving Accident Cases in Melbourne
What can you be compensated for after a drunk driving accident? The liable driver may have to pay you damages based on:
Financial Hardship
Examples of financial hardship, or “economic damages,” include:
- Loss of income if the injuries left you unable to work or force you to reduce your working hours on a temporary basis
- Loss of earning capacity if the injuries have permanently affected your ability to work and support your family
- Medical costs if you needed emergency surgery, pain medication, physical therapy, home nursing, or any other type of treatment
- Repair costs if your vehicle was damaged badly enough to require repair or replacement
- Other costs if you had to hire any outside assistance to help you complete tasks that you previously handled on your own (e.g., mowing the lawn or walking the dog)
Physical and Psychological Damages
Physical and psychological harm are “non-economic damages.” They may include:
- Disability if you lost (or lost the use of) any body part, or if you sustained a head injury that resulted in an intellectual disability
- Emotional anguish if you have suffered nightmares, developed a mental illness, or otherwise experienced psychological harm due to the accident
- Reduced quality of life if your injuries prevent you from living the kind of life you want (e.g., living independently or participating in certain activities)
- Loss of consortium if your relationship with your spouse has changed for the worse (or ended) due to your injuries
- Scarring if the accident left you with disfiguring or painful marks that will never fully heal
Per state statutes, you have two years to take legal action against the party who caused your injury. You also have two years to act if you are filing a wrongful death suit for a deceased family member.
It is best to start as soon as possible after the accident when preserving your right to damages. Our lawyers will get to work as soon as you agree to our services, so do not delay.
Seek Medical Treatment After an Accident
The best thing you can do for both your health and your case is to see a doctor. Medical documentation can help our Melbourne drunk driving accident team link your injuries to the accident. This can also help us establish the liability of another party.
Make sure you follow through with any prescribed treatment plan, as well. The last thing you want is for an insurer to argue that you contributed to your injuries and losses. Don’t give them a chance to undervalue or deny your claim.
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Our Melbourne Drunk Driving Accident Attorneys Can Handle Your Entire Case
After an accident, the last thing you want to do is figure out the legal system by yourself. Instead, you can let a car accident lawyer from Bogin, Munns & Munns take control of your case.
While you focus on recovering from your injuries, we can:
Gather Evidence
For example, we can get a copy of the police report, visit the accident scene, and solicit statements from eyewitnesses.
Talk to the Liable Party
We can deliver messages between you and the other side. You do not ever have to speak with them yourself. This way, the insurance company does not get the chance to turn your own words against you.
Negotiate With the Insurer
If the insurance company does not want to pay you fairly, we can sit down with them. Our team will fight for what you deserve. If we settle, we could draw up the appropriate paperwork.
Represent You in Court
What if the insurance company will not negotiate? We may be able to go to trial. If that happens, we can take care of everything. You will not have to schedule trial dates or present closing arguments.
Manage Paperwork
We can take care of all necessary paperwork at all stages of your lawsuit. This way, you do not risk making a mistake or submitting something late.
Review Your Case for Free
All callers looking to file a personal injury lawsuit can find out if we can assist them at no cost or obligation.
Be Available to Answer Questions
Feel free to ask us all of the questions you need. We want you to feel comfortable with the legal process and make intelligent decisions.
Offer Compassionate Advice
If you need help deciding where to take your case, rely on us to provide guidance.
Regularly Update You About Your Case
We always alert our clients whenever something big happens in their cases. We can also explain the consequences of each new development.
We work closely with our clients to ensure that they have the smoothest possible experience. If there is anything we can do to make the legal process easier for you, let us know. It is our job to ensure the comfort and satisfaction of our clients.
Drunk Driving is Against the Law
Driving while intoxicated is defined under Florida Statutes § 316.193 as driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher. Driving drunk is not just wrong; it is illegal. Those caught doing so may be fined or sent to jail. These penalties get steeper if the drunk driver causes an accident.
This law ensures that drunk driving accident survivors and victims receive justice after a crash. What about the expenses associated with treating injuries or laying a loved one to rest? We can help you secure a judgment or settlement to do this.
Proving Your Drunk Driving Accident Case
To convince an insurance company or a jury that you deserve damages, you must prove the following:
- The accident occurred.
- The accident caused all of the injuries that you are suing
- The liable party caused the accident (and, therefore, the injuries) by driving under the influence.
There could be several ways to prove these points. For example, we can search for corroborating evidence from as many sources as possible, including:
- Witness statements
- Expert testimony
- Car accident reports
- Medical records
- Photographs
- Video footage
We can utilize cases similar to yours to help us make our argument. WBTW News-13 reported a fatal drunk driving accident in February 2021. If you lost a loved one in your accident, we could help you file a wrongful death lawsuit.
Get a Free Consultation Today
Bogin, Munns & Munns would like to provide you with a lawyer to represent you throughout your drunk driving accident case. Contact our Melbourne office to get started with a free case assessment. We can take your call twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
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