Intoxicated driving remains a serious public safety concern in New York. According to data from the New York State Police, drunk drivers are responsible for nearly one-third of all traffic fatalities in the state. Each year, hundreds of people are killed and thousands more are injured in drunk driving crashes. Negligent drivers and their insurers must be held accountable.
At the Law Offices of Gary E. Rosenberg, P.C., our Queens DUI accident lawyer is a skilled, reliable, and justice-focused advocate for victims and families. If you or your loved one was involved in a crash with a drunk driver, we can help. To set up a free consultation with an experienced New York DUI accident injury attorney, please contact our Queens law office today.
Drunk Driving is Negligent Driving and a Criminal Violation
New York has strict drunk driving laws. An intoxicated motorist who causes a crash is likely to be arrested and charged with a serious crime. Additionally, drunk driver bears civil liability for the damages that they have caused. With a DUI, there are often two related but distinct legal cases. A criminal case will not get injured victims the compensation that they deserve. You need to file a civil claim against the drunk driver and their insurer. A Queens DUI accident lawyer can help.
Recovering Compensation for a DUI Accident in New York
In New York, injured victims can claim compensation for economic and intangible damages. How much is available in compensation depends largely on the severity of your DUI accident. Our Queens DUI accident lawyer helps victims and families seek compensation for:
- Vehicle repairs;
- Emergency room treatment;
- Hospital bills;
- Other health care costs;
- Lost wages;
- Loss of earning ability;
- Pain and suffering;
- Permanent disfigurement;
- Long-term disability; and
- Wrongful death.
A factor that makes DUI accidents different is that the victim may seek punitive damages from the at-fault driver and their insurer. Punitive damages are essentially a form of penalty damages (additional compensation) that may be awarded to the victim and their family.
How Queens DUI Accident Lawyer Gary E. Rosenberg Can Help
DUI accident claims are complicated. You do not have to go through the system alone. As a personal injury lawyer with more than 35 years of experience, our founder Gary E. Rosenberg has the legal skill you can trust. When you reach out to our Queens law office, you will have an opportunity to consult with a New York DUI accident lawyer who will:
- Listen to your story and answer your questions about DUI accident claims;
- Thoroughly investigate the accident—gathering key evidence;
- Advocate for you and your family in settlement talks with insurers; and
- Take whatever action is needed to maximize financial support.
Schedule a Free Consultation With a DUI Accident Attorney in Queens, NY
At the Law Offices of Gary E. Rosenberg, P.C., our Queens DUI accident lawyer is an aggressive and experienced advocate for justice. If you or your family member was harmed in a serious drunk driving or drugged driving crash, we are more than ready to help. Give us a call now or connect with us online for a free, no-obligation case review. From our Fresh Meadows law office, we handle DUI accident injury claims in Queens and throughout all of New York City.