Denver Drunk Driving Accident Attorneys
Holding Drunk Drivers Financially Accountable
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 11,773 individuals died in automobile accidents in 2008. In Colorado alone, 173 people were killed in alcohol-impaired crashes, which is more than 30 percent of all traffic deaths.
At Chalat Hatten & Koupal, our Denver drunk driving accident lawyers are committed to helping people who are hurt by the careless and reckless decisions that others make. We understand that you are angry and we will do everything we can to secure just compensation. Contact our law office in Denver, Colorado, today.
Personal Injury Claims After Drunk Driving Accidents
Even though there may be a criminal case against the drunk driver that caused your injury or your loved one's death, the criminal trial will not lead to financial justice. In order to recover financial compensation for your injuries, you must bring a personal injury claim. Our Denver drunk driving accident lawyers have had success bringing drunk driving personal injury claims in conjunction with criminal cases.
Dram Shop Liability
In Colorado, if a restaurant, tavern, bar or other liquor-serving venue continued to serve the drunk driver when he or she was visibly drunk, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim against that establishment. Dram shop liability cases are difficult, since you must be able to prove that the drunk driver was served over his or her limit. It is even more difficult when the offender visited multiple bars before the accident. Our Colorado drunk driving accident lawyers are familiar with Colorado's dram shop law and will work hard to recover compensation in your case.
Punitive Damages in Drunk Driving Cases
Drunk driving accident claims are unique. In most personal injury cases, you cannot ask the judge for punitive damages. However, punitive damages may be available if a drunk driver caused your accident. We will investigate your case and determine whether we should ask the judge for punitive damages on top of your economic and noneconomic damages.
Other possible damages include:
- Past, present and future medical expenses
- Loss of income, including loss of earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent disability
- Funeral costs in fatal drunk driving cases
- Loss of consortium (loss of a husband or wife's love)
Contact Chalat Hatten & Koupal
Driving in Colorado? Hit by a drunk driver? Our attorneys can help you hold the drunk driver financially accountable for his or her recklessness. Contact us to set up a consultation with a Denver drunk driving accident lawyer today.
Examples of Our Success
$18.5 Million Verdict in Drunk Driving Accident Case
In February, 2010, our law firm secured an $18.5 million verdict for a client who was hit by a drunk driver while changing oil in his driveway. We were able to convince the judge to award punitive damages in this case above and beyond the economic and noneconomic damages our client received. To learn more about our successes, please see our success stories page.
"Past results are no guarantee of future results."
