Drunk Driving Accidents
Connecticut vehicular accidents caused by Drunk or impaired drivers are especially upsetting and often extremely injurious. The moral dimension of injuries involving these circumstances is different than mere negligence or a momentary lapse of attention.
Connecticut's common and statutory law therefore recognizes enhanced remedies in the form of double and sometimes treble damages assessable against those who cause injury while impaired. Our firm also seeks additional financial compensation against the providers of alcohol to an individual to the point of impairment. This is known as a Dram Shop claim and the time limits for investigation and providing notice of intent to pursue this is extremely short which places a premium on prompt investigation and retention of a Law Firm set up to respond rapidly and aggressively.
My firm has handled all manner of Auto, Truck and pedestrian accidents involving alcohol intoxication. Many accidents occur at higher speed than normal or at unusual angles of impact as a result of the intoxicated driver's behavior. The physics of the crash and the resultant consequences to those involved can therefore be drastically more severe. It is also harder for my clients and their families to come to terms with being severely injured or killed by a person who chose to consume alcohol and then operate a dangerous piece of machinery.
Retain my firm and we will throw the book at them which in the civil context means pursuing every sensible and available means to obtain accountability and financial compensation. On an annual basis, the percentage of driving fatalitites, brain injuries, paralysis and fractures requiring surgery stemming from drunk driving accidents is astonishing. In Connecticut, we have experienced a number of high profile cases that have recieved widespread recognition.
My office has successfuly pursued accident cases on be half of those injured and on behalf of those who have lost family members.
We pursue these types of cases, when justified, strictly on a contingency fee basis and advance all costs of investigation which you are not responsible for unless we recover a Judgement or settlement on your behalf.
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Justice Peter T. Zarella
