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Protecting Your Rights After a Drunk Driving Accident
Despite having some of the strictest DUI laws in the nation, Utah still sees thousands of drunk driving crashes each year, many causing life-altering injuries or fatalities. If you or a loved one has been hit by an intoxicated driver, you deserve justice.
Our Salt Lake City drunk driving accident lawyers at Steele Adams Hosman have decades of experience holding negligent drivers accountable and recovering millions for victims across Utah. We understand the emotional and financial toll these cases take, and we’ll fight to secure the compensation you and your family deserve.
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Like every other state in the U.S., Utah has laws prohibiting driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Known as a DUI, a criminal drunk driving charge can result in serious penalties for the offender, including jail time, thousands of dollars in fines, and driver’s license revocation. While these penalties serve to punish the drunk driver—and, theoretically, deter others from driving motor vehicles while under the influence of alcohol—they do little to help victims of drunk driving accidents.
This is where drunk driving accident claims come in. A drunk driving accident lawsuit is a civil case brought by the victim (or the surviving loved one of a deceased victim) against the offender. It is entirely separate from any criminal or administrative proceedings the drunk driver may (or may not) face—the outcome of a criminal DUI case does not necessarily affect the outcome of a civil personal injury lawsuit.
The purpose of a civil drunk driving accident lawsuit is to hold the drunk driver accountable for the harm they have caused the victim. Specifically, a successful case results in the victim recovering financial compensation for specific damages resulting from the accident.
Depending on the details of your case, you may be able to recover compensation for the following damages in your drunk driving accident claim:
Because Utah follows a no-fault system, you can only recover full compensation for your damages, including non-economic damages, if you bring a third-party injury claim against the drunk driver’s insurance company or sue the drunk driver directly. To do this, you will need to prove that your medical expenses exceeded $3,000 or your injuries meet the state’s “serious injury” threshold, or both.
Because driving under the influence of alcohol is a crime in Utah, it is always considered negligent or wrongful conduct. As such, drunk drivers are nearly always liable for accidents in which they are involved.
In 2018, Utah enacted the strictest DUI law in the nation. Under the new law, a person can be arrested for and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol if they:
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs isn’t just a crime; it’s also extremely negligent. The dangers of drunk driving are well documented and widely known, and anyone who chooses to get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol is knowingly putting others at risk.
At Steele Adams Hosman, we believe that everyone deserves justice, including you. Our Salt Lake City drunk driving accident attorneys are here to fight for you and the recovery you are owed. We strive to hold drunk drivers financially accountable for the immense harm they cause, as well as help victims secure the critical resources they need to heal.
We offer free initial consultations and contingency fees, meaning you do not pay anything unless we recover compensation for you. If we don’t win your case, you don’t owe us a dime.
Drunk driving accidents often result in life-altering catastrophic injuries, not to mention massive medical bills for emergency treatment and ongoing care. Victims may be unable to return to work for weeks, months, or even years, making it difficult to support themselves and their families.
At Steele Adams Hosman, we recognize the physical, emotional, and financial toll these accidents have on individuals and their loved ones. Our Salt Lake City drunk driving accident lawyers offer compassionate guidance and dedicated legal representation. Our attorneys will be personally involved in your case; you can rely on us to answer your questions, communicate often and honestly regarding your case, and provide the tireless support and advocacy you deserve.
CALL OUR OFFICE AT (801) 816-3999 OR SUBMIT A FREE ONLINE CASE EVALUATION FORM TODAY TO GET STARTED.
At Steele Adams Hosman, we are committed to getting you the compensation you deserve after an injury. Call our team today for a free consultation with one of our drunk driving accident lawyers. There is no fee unless we win your case!
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