Drunk Driving Accident Attorney In Phoenix

It's saddening to see the hundreds of drunk driving accidents caused in Arizona every year. Drunk drivers are a danger to other drivers on the road because of their decreased ability to react and make safe driving decisions. Drunk driving is one of the significant factors contributing to road fatalities and injuries.

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Contact an attorney immediately if you were in an accident with a drunk driver in Arizona. Your attorney will fight to attain appropriate compensation needed to cover your suffering and financial losses. At Zazueta Law, PLLC, we are devoted and determined advocates. Our goal is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by others' negligent conduct and to help alleviate the devastating physical, emotional, and financial burdens they suffer. Zazueta Law will demonstrate unsurpassed preparation and relentless dedication to clients who put their trust in Zazueta Law.

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Who Is Liable After A Drunk Driving Accident?

Most of the fault will fall on the impaired driver. However, you may be able to sue other negligent parties. According to Arizona's dram shop liability laws, other negligent parties may be liable for your damages such as: 

• Bar/Restaurant/Liquor Store - For someone under the legal drinking age or who is noticeably overly intoxicated and served alcohol, the seller can be liable for the damage caused by that person when they cause harm in an accident.

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• Social Hosts - Social hosts are legally responsible if they serve alcohol at a house party or work function to someone who is underage drinking. The host can be liable if the underage person gets in a DUI accident and injures or kills someone.

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• Employer or Supervisor - If an employee is guilty of drunk driving and causes a wreck on the job, the employer or supervisor can be determined responsible for the worker's conduct and guilty by association.

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Insurance Claim vs. Personal Injury Claim

There are several options for filing a claim for someone who has been in an accident caused by a drunk driver.

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Insurance Claim:

• Arizona is an "at-fault" state meaning that one person may absorb all or most of the blame in a car accident. 
• When the courts determine the at-fault party, the victims of accident injuries can go through the at-fault driver's insurance to claim accident benefits.
• The "at-fault" system is different from other states that use the "no-fault" approach, where each person involved in the accident must go through their personal insurance provider to claim benefits.

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Personal Injury Claim:

• Personal injury claims are when car accident victims sue the at-fault party for medical costs, lost wages, or vehicle repair costs. (Not the same as benefits provided by an insurance company.)
• Accident victims can sue for punitive damages in a personal injury claim, but they are complicated and often rarely attained.

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Compensation For A Drunk Driving Accident In Arizona

In Arizona, anyone injured in a car accident can sue for damages. If the driver was found impaired by drugs or alcohol, the victim might have additional claims for compensation. If you file a claim for a loved one due to wrongful death, you may be eligible to claim damages for funeral expenses, wages, and consortium loss. Car accident injuries can result in life-long trauma and dramatically impact your future quality of life.

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You may be eligible to get compensation for the following damages through an Arizona drunk driving accident claim:

• Current and future medical bills and expenses
• Pain and suffering
• Lost wages and future earnings
• Emotional damages
• Permanent disability
• Therapy and physical therapy
• Medication expenses
• In-home care
• Nursing care
• Assistance expenses
• Any other costs related to treating the drunk driving accident injury
• Punitive Damages

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Contact A Drunk Driving Accident Attorney 

At Zazueta Law, PLLC, we are devoted and determined advocates. Our goal is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by others' negligent conduct and to help alleviate the devastating physical, emotional, and financial burdens they suffer. Zazueta Law will demonstrate unsurpassed preparation and relentless dedication to clients who put their trust in Zazueta Law.

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Our firm serves the areas of Phoenix, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Glendale, Peoria, Goodyear, Surprise, Queen Creek, and Tucson in Arizona.