If an impaired driver caused your crash injuries, an Upper Arlington drunk driving accident lawyer from The Fitch Law Firm LLC is here for you. We know how important it is for you to secure money to pay for your medical care, lost income, vehicle repairs, and other costs.
Attorney John Fitch has 30+ years of experience handling personal injury cases. Our team can help you build a case and pursue the compensation you deserve. We provide free consultations so you can learn how an Upper Arlington car accident lawyer from our team can help you. Call us today.
Our Upper Arlington Drunk Driving Accident Attorneys Can Pursue Fair Compensation
Our attorneys fight for justice for crash victims hurt by drunk drivers. Justice in these cases includes holding the at-fault driver accountable and recovering compensation, usually from their auto insurance provider. When you trust our team with your case, we will document your related costs and losses and seek a fair payout based on them. This could include:
Economic Damages for Auto Accident Victims
- Medical bills
- Future medical care costs related to accident injuries
- Lost income
- Reduced earning capacity
- Property damage repairs
- Out-of-pocket expenses
Non-economic Damages for Auto Accident Victims
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Reduced quality of life
If your family member passed away in a crash caused by a drunk driver, an Upper Arlington wrongful death attorney from our firm can explain your rights and file a wrongful death action to seek compensation for surviving loved ones.
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Building a Drunk Driving Accident Case After an Upper Arlington Crash
An Upper Arlington personal injury lawyer from our firm can help you build a car accident case if an impaired driver caused your collision and injuries. While we may refer to these crashes as drunk driving accidents, they can involve a driver operating the vehicle while under the influence of any substance that impairs their ability to drive safely. In Ohio, these incidents could involve:
- Alcohol: It is illegal to operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over the legal limit of 0.08 percent in Ohio. A BAC beyond this limit could contribute significantly to a crash.
- Drugs: Driving under the influence of prescription medications, illegal drugs, or marijuana could affect the ability to drive and lead to a collision.
- A Combination of Substances: The simultaneous use of alcohol and drugs can increase impairment levels and significantly increase the risk of an accident.
Drunk driving is a serious issue in Ohio. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), there are approximately 11,000 alcohol-related crashes in Ohio each year. These accidents cause around 300 deaths and 4,600 injuries.
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Why Choose Our Upper Arlington Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers for Your Case?
The Fitch Law Firm LLC provides comprehensive, personalized legal representation for accident victims. We will discuss your accident, injuries, and needs with you and provide services specific to your goals. No case is too challenging or too complex.
When you talk to our team, you can expect:
- A free consultation for victims and their families
- Someone to be available 24/7 to take your call
- Your representative will travel to you if you decide to work with us
- A no-win, no-fee policy
We have a long history of securing substantial compensation for our clients. While we often settle these cases, we will not hesitate to go to trial if necessary. Call The Fitch Law Firm LLC today for more information.
Understanding the Difference Between Criminal and Civil Drunk Driving Cases
The Fitch Law Firm LLC represents victims hurt in drunk driving accidents. We manage the civil case against the drunk driver. In many cases, that driver also faces a criminal case. This means they are charged with Operating a Vehicle While Impaired (OVI) and could face fines, a license suspension, and even jail time if convicted.
The civil case is separate. During this type of case, our legal team seeks compensation for the injuries and damages the drunk driver caused.
The outcome of the criminal case can influence the civil case. Their evidence can support our insurance claim or lawsuit. However, each case is separate. We must prove liability and damages regardless of the outcome of any OVI charges.
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What Our Upper Arlington Drunk Driving Lawyer Must Prove to Win a Payout
We need to take certain steps to investigate your case and document what happened. This is necessary to secure a payout from the at-fault driver’s insurer. To recover compensation based on a traffic accident, we must have evidence to show:
- The driver was negligent or acted recklessly, often by violating a traffic law
- The driver’s negligence caused the accident
- You suffered damages, such as medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering
We can often recover compensation from the driver’s auto insurance provider if we can provide evidence to show these elements were present. Any evidence that shows they were drinking or under the influence of drugs will only strengthen our case against them.
Sometimes, we may have to sue an at-fault driver to recover fair compensation. There are strict deadlines for doing so, set by Ohio Revised Code Section 2305.10 in injury cases and Ohio Revised Code Section 2125.02 for a wrongful death, though there can be exceptions. Our attorneys can protect your rights starting today.
Discuss Your Upper Arlington Drunk Driving Accident Injuries With Our Team
The Fitch Law Firm LLC provides a free consultation for victims hurt by drunk or drugged drivers in Upper Arlington, OH. We can assess your case and explain how our Upper Arlington drunk driving accident attorneys approach these cases. Call us today. The sooner you contact us, the more we may be able to do to assist your family.
