DUI Accident Lawyer Paradise, NV

Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer

Many intoxicated-driver accident victims do not realize that while the negligent person who caused their injuries is likely facing criminal charges for driving while under the influence, with the help of a skilled Paradise, NV DUI accident lawyer the victim may also be able to seek compensation in a civil lawsuit against the person or people who caused their injuries. The skilled and compassionate team at CVBN Law LLP is here to help. We have been assisting victims of drunk driving accidents for over 20 years and provide free case consultations to victims and their families. While talking to a lawyer may feel overwhelming at a time like this, the sooner you discuss your situation with a lawyer, the sooner they will likely be able to start fighting to defend your rights. We are available to speak to you, contact us as soon as you feel you are up to it.

Drunk Driving Accidents

If you live or work in Paradise / Las Vegas, you likely already know that between the Las Vegas Strip, UNLV, and airport traffic, we get more than our fair share of drunk driving accidents. Las Vegas has been claimed as a top location for DUIs in the U.S. As of the end of December 2024, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) reported that there were a total of 427 DUI arrests and 55 of the 134 fatal collisions that year involved intoxicated drivers. Whether you live here or you are a visitor to the area and have had the horrible experience of being in a drunk driving accident, a Paradise DUI accident lawyer may be able to help you.

Criminal DUI Charges Vs. Civil Claim

Criminal DUI Charge Unless you were so critically injured after a drunk driver hit you or you were too distressed to be aware of what was going on, there is a good chance that you saw the intoxicated driver get taken away by the police. They were likely taken to a police station and charged with a DUI, or driving under the influence. A DUI is a serious criminal offense and if convicted of this charge, they face serious penalties including jail time, fines, license suspensions, and potential felony charges if they are a repeat offender. While this may seem like just punishment for the person who caused your or a loved one’s injuries, none of it pays for the many expenses that are the result of the victim’s injuries.

Civil DUI Claim If someone is injured in a collision involving an intoxicated driver, even if the driver is already facing criminal charges for a DUI, the victim, and their family may make a civil claim against the driver to try to get monetary compensation for the damages the driver caused. This claim can be for expenses that are a result of the driver’s negligence such as medical costs, loss of wages, the need to hire help, property damage, etc. as well as for the victim’s pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident with an intoxicated driver, a Paradise DUI accident lawyer may be able to help you seek compensation. Contact the experienced and caring team at CVBN Law LLP for a free consultation today.