It is illegal for any driver to operate a motor vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol, but impaired driving consistently ranks as a leading cause of crashes in Connecticut and throughout the United States each year. If you or a loved one has been injured by a drunk driver, you need to speak with a Norwalk drunk driving accident lawyer at Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler right away to discuss your recovery options.
The attorneys at Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler have more than 250 years of combined experience helping personal injury victims recover in Norwalk and surrounding areas of Connecticut. We know how damaging a drunk driving accident can be and that you are likely to have many complex legal questions in the aftermath of such an incident.
There are more than 92,000 people living in Norwalk, and every driver in the area faces the risk of encountering an impaired driver every day. During 2024, the Connecticut Crash Data Repository recorded 70 accidents involving an impaired driver, and many of these accidents resulted in injuries or fatalities.
In Connecticut, the fault rule applies to all vehicle accident cases involving more than one driver. This means that the at-fault driver is liable for the damages they cause to others, and an injured driver will need to prove fault for their accident before they can recover compensation for their damages. In a drunk driving accident case, the defendant is likely to face criminal charges for driving under the influence (DUI) in addition to civil liability for damages.
Your Norwalk drunk driving accident lawyer can help you build your case, proving the full extent of the damages you suffered because of the defendant’s impaired driving. You can file a claim to the at-fault driver’s insurance carrier, but you should expect the insurer to push back against your claim in whatever way they can and attempt to settle for as little as possible.
Your Norwalk drunk driving accident lawyer can help you secure a fair settlement; they can also assist you in building your personal injury case, if necessary, to ensure the fullest possible recovery. If you are successful, you may be able to recover compensation for vehicle repair costs, medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering.
The team at Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler can also provide wrongful death representation if a family member died in a drunk driving accident. The Connecticut Department of Transportation reports that nearly 40% of fatal accidents involve an impaired driver. The driver at fault for such an accident is likely to face severe criminal penalties along with liability for the wrongful death.
You have limited time to build your case and pursue your recovery following a drunk driving accident in Norwalk. Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler can provide compassionate and responsive legal counsel for every stage of your recovery, so contact us today and schedule your free consultation with a Norwalk drunk driving accident lawyer.