Every driver knows the risks. Nobody expects to cause a wreck. But people who choose to drive after drinking should be held to account — civilly as well as criminally — when their decision injures or kills someone. Chase Justice pursues full compensation from drunk drivers and the insurance policies that back them.
Why is drunk driving so dangerous?
Alcohol attacks every skill required to drive safely:
- Impairs judgment — even at .02% BAC, drivers make poor passing, merging, and turning decisions.
- Diminishes concentration — driving requires constant scanning; intoxication shrinks that bandwidth.
- Dulls the senses — visual acuity can drop 32% and peripheral vision narrows (tunnel vision).
- Slows reaction time — intoxicated drivers react about 20% slower than sober ones.
- Worsens crashes — drunk drivers often don't brake at all before impact, making the collision dramatically more violent.
How are drunk-driver negligence claims different?
They follow the same general structure as any car-accident claim, but with important wrinkles. Drunk drivers often flee the scene to avoid a DUI arrest, so we work with police and investigators to track them down or pursue uninsured-motorist coverage. Criminal DUI cases run in parallel and produce evidence — toxicology, BAC results, sometimes a conviction — that can be powerful in the civil case. And depending on the driver's BAC and DUI history, punitive damages may be on the table.
Holding drunk drivers accountable
Drunk drivers don't always face criminal consequences. They may avoid conviction, plead down to a lesser offense, or otherwise escape the criminal system. The civil claim is often the only place real accountability happens — and it's what funds the victim's recovery. Call 305-677-2228 for a free case evaluation.