It is illegal for any driver to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol, but driving under the influence (DUI) continues to be a leading cause of serious accidents in Fairfield and throughout Connecticut each year. If you or a family member has been injured by a drunk driver, an experienced Fairfield drunk driving accident lawyer at Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler can help you pursue accountability.
The attorneys of Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler have more than 250 years of combined experience representing injured clients in a wide range of personal injury cases, including those arising from drunk driving accidents in Fairfield and surrounding areas of Connecticut. You are likely to have many difficult questions about your recovery options following such an accident, and our team can help you make sense of your situation.
There are more than 60,000 residents of Fairfield, and it is possible for any driver to encounter dangerous situations on the road. When a driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, they are a danger to themselves and others, and it is easy for any impaired driver to cause an accident resulting in injury or death.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drunk driving is responsible for roughly one-third of all fatal vehicle accidents in the United States each year. In 2024, the Connecticut Crash Data Repository reported a total of 137 DUI crashes involving 287 people, and most of these crashes resulted in injuries or fatalities.
When a driver causes a DUI accident, they are likely to be arrested for breaking the law, but the criminal case from the state seeks to punish wrongdoing, not to compensate the victims of their actions. You will need an experienced Fairfield drunk driving accident lawyer to help you recover compensation for your damages.
If the at-fault driver has auto insurance, you can file a claim against their policy. A good attorney can help you get a fair settlement offer, ideally securing the maximum amount of compensation possible under the coverage limits of the defendant’s policy. If you need to file a personal injury case, it’s possible to recover compensation for the economic and non-economic damages the defendant inflicted in the accident.
You may have grounds to seek compensation for vehicle repair or replacement costs, medical expenses, and lost income if you are unable to work while you recover from your injuries. You will also have the right to seek compensation for the pain and suffering you experienced, and you can rely on your attorney to accurately calculate the full scope of the damages you are eligible to claim.
The attorneys at Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler approach every case we accept with the goal of helping our client maximize their recovery as much as state law allows. When you hire our firm to represent you, we can immediately begin an investigation to establish liability and determine the extent of the damages you can recover. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with a Fairfield drunk driving accident lawyer and learn how we can help.