Baltimore Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers

If you got hurt in an accident with a drunk driver, you may be dealing with severe injuries, financial strain, and a desire to see the driver held accountable and justice served.

A Baltimore drunk driving accident lawyer from Greenberg Law Offices can allow you to focus on healing while we prepare your insurance claim and fight for the compensation you need to move forward.

Let our team pursue the financial recovery you deserve at no risk to you.

Contact our office right away to arrange a free, no-obligation initial consultation and learn more about how we can support you.

 

Why Choose Greenberg Law Offices for Your Drunk Driving Accident Case?

Greenberg Law Offices has been serving clients in Baltimore and throughout Maryland since 1966.

We have substantial experience aggressively negotiating with insurance companies and aren’t afraid to go to court if that’s what it takes to recover the compensation our clients deserve.

Our law firm has the track record to show for it, having recovered six- and seven-figure settlements and awards for drunk driving accident victims and others harmed in motor vehicle collisions.

While past results don’t guarantee future outcomes, we are committed to bringing the full scope of our experience and resources to cases like yours.

As one client wrote of their experience working with us:

“This is not just a law firm of professional people; they are a family that helps and shows much caring love to everyone. I have been their client for a very long time. They all go far and beyond the call of duty to assist you in every way. They are all firm, fair, and impartial. I highly recommend this team of LAWYERS to everyone. I have had other lawyers, but this team of LAWYERS exceeds the limits of just saying get a lawyer for anything but to get the best in the business.” 

– Denita F.

 

How Our Baltimore Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers Can Help

After a DUI crash, drunk driving attorneys from Greenberg Law Offices can manage the entire process of investigating the accident and preparing your claim.

You may concentrate on your physical recovery while we do the following:

• Thoroughly investigate the causes of the crash to identify all potentially liable parties
• Gather and evaluate the evidence to prepare a persuasive claim on your behalf
• File your claim and negotiate with the insurance companies in pursuit of full compensation
• If necessary, file a lawsuit and pursue justice through the Maryland court system
• Charge you nothing unless we successfully resolve your matter

 

What to Do After a Drunk Driving Accident

The steps you take after getting hurt in a drunk driving accident can affect how your case plays out, so it’s important to do (as well as not do) the following specific things:

• Call 911 to report the accident to the police.
• Take photos and videos of the vehicle damage and the crash scene.
• Exchange contact and insurance information with the other driver.
• Avoid discussing fault or speculating on what caused the crash when talking to the other driver, the police, and insurance adjusters.
• Get medical care as soon as possible and follow all treatment recommendations.
• Contact a Baltimore drunk driving accident lawyer to discuss your rights and options.

 

How to Prove Liability After a Drunk Driving Accident in Maryland

Proving drunk driving accident liability will determine who’s responsible for paying for your injuries and losses.

You have to show that the other driver acted irresponsibly and caused the crash and your injuries. Some of the evidence and documentation needed to prepare your claim may include the following:

• Police reports and DUI arrest records
• Breath, blood, or field sobriety test results
• Photos or video footage from the crash scene
• Eyewitness statements
• Vehicle damage and accident reconstruction findings
• Medical records connecting your injuries to the collision

 

What Happens If the Drunk Driver Is Charged With DUI?

Being charged with a violation of Maryland drunk driving laws creates a separate criminal case against the driver.

While a DUI conviction can provide strong support for your civil claim, it won’t provide compensation for your injuries. You’ll still need to file an insurance claim or lawsuit. Additionally, your civil case may proceed even if prosecutors reduce or dismiss the charges against the drunk driver.

 

Maryland Laws That Affect Drunk Driving Accident Claims

Several Maryland laws may influence your right to compensation and the amount available after a drunk driving crash.

Greenberg Law Offices can help you understand how the following rules apply to your case:

• Contributory Negligence – If you are found even minimally responsible for the collision, you may be barred from recovering compensation.
• Statute of Limitations – Most personal injury lawsuits must be filed within three years of the injury date, although exceptions may apply.
• Insurance Requirements – Maryland requires vehicle owners to carry minimum liability coverage of $30,000 per person, $60,000 per accident, and $15,000 for property damage.
• Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage – Your own policy may provide compensation when the drunk driver has no insurance or lacks sufficient coverage to pay your losses.

 

What Compensation Can You Recover After a Drunk Driving Crash?

The precise amount of compensation you may be entitled to depends on the severity of your injuries, how they’re expected to affect you over the long term, and the extent of your financial losses.

However, drunk driving victims’ compensation in most cases covers such losses as the following:

• Medical expenses
• Lost income
• Pain and suffering
• Diminished quality of life
• Vehicle and other property damage

 

Can You Sue a Bar or Venue That Served Alcohol to the Drunk Driver?

Maryland law doesn’t provide a path for injured parties to hold a bar, restaurant, or venue liable for serving alcohol to a driver who later caused a crash.

Still, Greenberg Law Offices will always review the full facts of your case to determine whether another party may share responsibility for your injuries. For example, someone who furnishes alcohol to a minor may face liability under Maryland law in some circumstances.