Holding Drunk Drivers Accountable for the Harm They Cause
Driving drunk is simply unacceptable. When drunk drivers cause injuries in car accidents, the results can be devastating to the victims and their families. While drunk drivers face criminal consequences, they must be held accountable for the harm they have caused.
At Friedman, Domiano & Smith, our lawyers file personal injury lawsuits against drunk drivers who injure or kill others on Ohio roads. The compensation we recover helps personal injury victims pay for medical bills, the costs of physical therapy and rehabilitation, lost wages and needed accommodations. In wrongful death cases, we also can recover damages that pay for funeral expenses and help families provide support for children left behind.
Working with Friedman, Domiano & Smith on a DUI-Related Accident Case
In DUI-related accident cases, like other personal injury cases, Friedman, Domiano & Smith assigns each client a case manager. Your case manager will monitor your treatment and answer any questions you may have. At any point during your case, you will be able to speak to an attorney about your case.
When you have reached a point where you and your doctor understand the full extent of your injuries, we will submit the claim for settlement with the driver's insurance company. The insurance company may offer a fair settlement. If not, we will be prepared to litigate your case.
Our law firm has a reputation for success in all types of personal injury and wrongful death cases, including DUI-related accidents — like car accidents, truck accidents and motorcycle accidents. Our reputation often leads to high-value settlements because insurance companies know that our attorneys are serious about going to trial. Rather than meet us in the courtroom, insurance companies and their lawyers often prefer to provide our clients with a full and fair settlement.
Punitive damages
When a drunk driver injures another, it may be possible to win an award of punitive damages. Punitive damages are not intended to compensate a person for their injuries. Rather, punitive damages are awarded to punish a wrongdoer for their behavior. If you or a loved one have been injured by a drunk driver, you can be sure that our firm will petition the court for punitive damages.
Contact Us at 866-636-8367
For more information about your rights after a DUI-related accident, contact the trial lawyers at Friedman, Domiano & Smith by calling us at 866-636-8367 or completing our online contact form. Initial consultations are free and confidential. Our main office is located in Cleveland. We also operate additional offices in Ohio.
