Representing Victims of Drunk Drivers in Orange County and the Hudson Valley
An accident caused by a drunk driver is not really an accident at all. Someone made a decision to get in his or her car and drive after drinking. This is the reason we have the civil justice system: to hold negligent people responsible for injuries they cause to other people.
As a former Orange County Assistant District Attorney, I used to prosecute drunk drivers. Today, I help victims of drunk drivers obtain financial compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages they suffer in an accident caused by someone who had been drinking or using drugs. I offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case.
Can I Hold the Drunk Driver Accountable?
Drunk drivers who injure people are subject to criminal penalties in New York. As your lawyer, I will work with the district attorney to make sure the case is prosecuted. In addition, as someone who has been injured by the drunk driver, you have a right to sue the drunk driver and/or his or her insurance company for all of the damages you have suffered as a result of the accident.
Due to the extreme negligence of drunk driving, you may be able to obtain an award of punitive damages, which is compensation beyond your actual losses. However, it is important to handle drunk driving cases carefully. Some insurance companies may disclaim excessive damages, saying that their policies don't cover the insured if he or she was intoxicated.
If the drunk driver does not have enough insurance to pay your damages, I can help you in attempts to obtain compensation from your own uninsured and underinsured motorists' coverage. I can also perform an asset check on the drunk driver.
Free Lawyer Consultation
I offer a free consultation to answer your questions about drunk driver accidents. To schedule an appointment with me, attorney Bruce Schonberg, call 888-475-6249 or fill out the contact form on this site.
Remember, when you call Bruce Schonberg you get Bruce Schonberg...and that's a sure thing.
