We Help Drunk Driver Accident Victims Get Compensation
Tucson lawyer Noah J. Van Amburg has prosecuted criminal cases and defended insurance companies. He understands how the criminal and civil process works. He can leverage his skilled background to help you negotiate drunk driver injury settlements. And if he does not believe a settlement is in your best interest, he can take your case to court.
We Push to Protect Your Rights
If you suffered a drunk driver injury, you probably want the driver to get the maximum criminal penalties possible. We can represent your interests during the criminal case to make the prosecutor aware of the severity of your injuries. Usually when a drunk driver receives the highest possible penalty, our clients are put in a better place to obtain satisfactory monetary compensation. We understand the correlation between the drunk driver's criminal negligence and your subsequent civil judgment.
Was the Drunk Driver Uninsured?
Many drivers are on the road without insurance. Being injured by an uninsured driver can be frustrating. Our goal is to find the best avenue of compensation, whether through a settlement or trial.
The type of car insurance coverage you hold can be very important. Arizona drivers have the option to purchase underinsured/uninsured motorist coverage. This coverage can be leveraged when the other driver's coverage is lacking or nonexistent. When applicable, we can take your claim to trial to help you receive a better outcome.
Was the Driver Over-Served?
The state of Arizona provides victims of drunk driver injury another avenue towards obtaining monetary compensation. With a dram shop liability claim, you may be able to file claims against bartenders or restaurants who over-served the drunk driver.
Timing is critical with these claims. There is a statutory one-year limit to file the claim. While one year may seem like plenty of time, often it is not. Dram shop claims require toxicology reports that evaluate the drunk driver's blood alcohol content. We will use this to determine their level of intoxication when they left the drinking establishment. Finding the appropriate toxicologist and the testing involved can take vast quantities of time. At Van Amburg Law Firm, we can determine if you have a dram shop case and bring in experts to help establish your claim.
State Employee Caveat
It is important to note that your drunk driving case could be affected by state law. If the drunk driver was acting as a state employee, even if you were not aware of it, you only have 180 days to file your claim. Our practice, headed by lawyer Noah J. Van Amburg, understands this limitation and how it affects your claim.
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Do not assume that time is on your side when filing drunk driver injury claims. Contact us today at 866-416-5499 for a free consultation with an experienced attorney. We are proud to represent military personnel from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Se habla Español.
