Drunk driving accidents differ from many other types of auto accidents in that they frequently spawn both criminal and civil legal actions. Philadelphia victims of drunk drivers need seasoned legal guidance to navigate the aftermath of a crash to make sure they recover the compensation they need and deserve.
Every case differs, but in general an experienced alcohol-related accident injury lawyer in Philadelphia protects a crash victim’s rights and interests by:
- Investigating the facts and circumstances of an accident to determine who has legal liability for crash victims’ injuries, and how much money those victims have the legal right to receive under Pennsylvania law.
- Navigating the interplay between the Commonwealth’s criminal prosecution of a drunk driver and your civil legal rights to seek compensation from the driver and, potentially, others. This may include providing advice and guidance in how a crash victim acts as a witness in the criminal prosecution, and in monitoring the progress of that prosecution to determine its potential effects on the victim’s claims for damages.
- Negotiating with the legal representatives for any party who has legal liability for the Philadelphia drunk driving accident and the injuries it caused, in pursuit of a fair and reasonable settlement of a victim’s claims. Oftentimes, these negotiations involve defense lawyers and representatives of insurance companies that issued policies to the at-fault party.
- Fighting in court for fair and reasonable compensation when at-fault parties and their representatives refuse to offer a fair and reasonable settlement of a client’s claims, including taking a case to a trial in front of a judge and jury if that is what it takes to achieve adequate compensation.
Do not wait to seek the assistance of an experienced Philadelphia drunk driving accident injury attorney after a crash harms you or your family. The sooner you have an attorney working on your behalf, the better your chances of recovering full compensation for your injuries, and of seeing justice done.
Drunk drivers have no excuse for their reckless conduct. If a Philadelphia drunk driving accident has caused devastation in your life, then get the legal help you need right away. Contact The Levin Firm’s skilled drunk driving accident injury lawyers in Philadelphia today for a free case evaluation.