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Attorney Representation in Phoenix, Arizona Since 1996

We Don't Represent Drunk Drivers

Arizona car accident lawyers that file lawsuits against drunk drivers sometimes also defend drunk drivers in DUI cases to make more money. Not in our office. We go after drunk drivers that hurt innocent people, we do not defend drunk drivers. Never have, not a single time. We refuse to make money defending someone trying to get off the hook for driving under the influence in one case, while trying to go after fair compensation for a client that was injured due to the selfish decision to drink and drive in another case. When it comes to drunk drivers, our office is entirely focused on helping those who have been seriously injured by the negligent conduct of another individual. We have never represented a drunk driver who caused an accident or defended a drunk driver in criminal court. From day one, we only helped those who have been seriously injured or whose families have loss of a loved one from a serious accident. We have had many people ask us to represent them in DUI cases, and we always refuse.

In our opinion, drunk driving must be stopped. One way to stop drinking and driving accidents is to make sure drunk driver’s know that they not only face criminal problems, they face a direct lawsuit against them. These lawsuits will usually include punitive damages claims, with money coming directly from the pockets of the person who caused the incident if the case goes to trial. We cannot prevent all drunk driving car accidents in Arizona, but every lawsuit against a drunk driver may help decrease the likelihood of the next person becoming a victim of a drunk driver.

There are so many examples of drunk driving accidents. We represented a family who lost a mother and daughter in the same accident due to impaired driving. This choices of the at-fault driver stole the lives of this mother and daughter. Stole them from their families. Took everything away . . . and she should be punished both criminally (she was) and civilly through a successful personal injury lawsuit (she was) to help deter others and send a message that this type of behavior is unacceptable. Many drunk drivers hit pedestrians, in addition to the car crashes we so often read about. When drunk driving is involved, we recommend to all our clients that they pursue criminal prosecution. Of course, the process can be gut-wrenching? In the case referenced above, family came in from all around the country to give accounts of what wonderful people the mother and daughter were and how the loss of their loved ones from this serious accident affected all of the lives of their family members. Of course, we have all heard the stories of terrible car accidents in Tucson and Phoenix drunk driving accidents that have taken the lives of innocent people.

Our criminal justice system can work. Putting drunk drivers in jail can be helpful to society. The drunk drivers who cause serious injury to innocent victims and hurt others due to their reckless behavior, however, should be pursued civically as well so that they will never drink and drive again. When an individual is hurt by a drunk driver they should also consider bringing a claim against the drunk driver’s insurance company.

We need to take steps necessary to help decrease the number of serious accidents and wrongful deaths in Phoenix Arizona so that drunk drivers are not hurting other people. Experienced injury attorneys in Phoenix along with our criminal law system are working toward their goal every day. Given all of the calls we receive from family members and injured victims, it is clear that drinking and driving continues to wreck lives. It is our hope to continue bringing drunk drivers to Court to show the public the effects that drunk drivers have on innocent families.

Drunk driving cases can be difficult for the people involved. Some want to seek revenge, while others want to avoid any confrontation. The reactions and motivation of people who call Arizona accident lawyers after a drunk driving collision vary greatly. That is why it is vital to have knowledgeable, experienced lawyers who will provide an honest assessment of the claim and make sure that all clients are fully informed as to what can – and sometimes cannot – be achieved by pursuing a case. There are times where a winnable case should not be pursued due to the effect it would have on the family. Those that call our office can count on that type of straight, honest discussion about the benefits and drawbacks of pursuing the drunk driver or his employer or insurance company.