Injury or death that is caused is caused by a drunk driver is one of the most upsetting and frustrating of any type of Personal Injury case. The idea that an innocent victim has suffered a serious or fatal injury due to the acts of an irresponsible individual can evoke anger and outrage.

Driving while intoxicated or Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is clearly a negligent act. A driver who becomes intoxicated and chooses to get behind the wheel puts every single driver on the road at risk of injury or death. While the criminal court system will punish the drunk driver who has caused an accident due to their negligence, the system can do nothing to adequately compensate the victim or victim’s family who have been injured.

Even if there is no way to pursue recovery against the drunk driver himself, there are ways to recover damages from the person or business that provided the beverages to the drunk driver. People who serve alcoholic beverages may be liable under Florida Law for damages resulting from the consumption of alcohol that led to the injuries.

As in all automobile cases, it is essential in drunk driving cases that measures be taken promptly in order to preserve all evidence, investigate the accident and enable physicians along with expert witnesses to evaluate the injuries sustained by yourself or a loved one.