Drunk driving accidents can result in horrific and life-changing injuries. Even though Florida is a no-fault state, if you suffered severe injuries in a motor vehicle accident, the law allows you to file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault driver.
Accident victims with serious injuries may bring a Fort Lauderdale drunk driving accident lawsuit against a drunk driver.
The state prosecutes drunk driving charges in criminal court. Individual victims pursue their claim in civil court, a separate court system.
If you notice symptoms of drunk driving after or before the car accident, mention it to law enforcement at the scene. Car accidents that involve drunk drivers are often more complex and require the police to measure the driver’s BAC, file a report, and press criminal DUI charges.