A drunk driver takes your life in their hands when they get behind the wheel. If your future is forever altered as a result, hire a drunk driving accident lawyer in Henderson ready to fight for you.
At H&P Law, our Henderson car accident lawyers with over 60 years of combined experience can offer exceptional support throughout this process using our pillars of justice, accountability, and unwavering advocacy.
What to Expect When You Hire Our Henderson Drunk Driving Accident Attorney
Meet with our Henderson personal injury lawyer for a free consultation and case evaluation. Our attorneys will begin to gather information about your case and then work to understand your injuries. While you focus on your recovery, we will build your case and validate claims with evidence:
- We gather evidence in your case. This may include witness statements, medical records from those involved, driving history records, and other data that demonstrates the driver was intoxicated and a risk.
- Explore all of the losses you have. Our drunk driving accident attorney will then calculate your losses based on economic and non-economic factors related to your case and determine if punitive damages may apply.
- Navigate the insurance company for you. With years of experience, we can negotiate aggressively with insurance companies. That often leads to fair settlements for victims.
In situations where your case needs to go to court, our Henderson personal injury lawyers will represent you. At H&P Law, we strive to provide you with hands-on support throughout your case.
The Importance of Hiring an Attorney After a DUI Accident
Data shared by the Nevada State Police’s Impaired Driving Program Assessment shows 92 people died in alcohol-impaired driving accidents in 2019. These are avoidable deaths. Victims who do not die often suffer incredible injuries and losses, which is one of the reasons to hire a drunk driving accident lawyer in Henderson to guide you.
When you trust H&P Law, you have an advocate who will fight tirelessly for your rights. We bring resources to the table:
- Our extensive experience in drunk driving accident cases prepares us to handle even the most challenging of legal matters.
- We offer a network of professionals to recreate your accident and medical experts to back up your claims.
- Trust us to go to court to pursue full and fair compensation for you if the insurance company is not fair in your damages.
Our attorneys offer comprehensive legal guidance, drawing on decades of experience to help you recover compensation.
Determine What Your DUI Accident Case Is Worth
One of the priorities of H&P Law is determining the value of your case. Throughout our experience, we have recovered millions of dollars for victims of such accidents. You may be owed compensation for any losses you can prove, such as:
- Medical expenses: Hospital costs, rehabilitation, changes to your home, medications, and other treatments
- Ongoing medical care: This may include compensation for future treatments or surgeries, or ongoing care after you suffer a disability with permanent losses
- Lost time at work: Lost wages for the time you are unable to work, including loss of earning capacity if you are not able to go back to your job
- Pain and suffering: The type of injuries you have will determine the type of claims applicable and the losses you have
- Mental anguish: This may include the onset of conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety from the accident itself
The burden of proof in any accident case falls on the shoulders of the victim. While our drunk driving accident attorneys in Henderson will offer insight and guidance, you must be able to document all of your losses. This requires providing accurate details about what occurred, how it happened, and how it will impact your future.
Common Serious Injuries Our Henderson DUI Accident Attorneys See
With our experience comes exposure to a wide range of accidents, including this one. Any time you are hurt in a DUI-related accident, seek medical care immediately and then contact us. That is very important in cases such as those involving serious injuries, such as:
- Neck and back pain
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Soft tissue injuries and damage
- Broken bones with complex fractures
- Paralysis and spinal injuries
- Disfigurement
Our legal team has consistently worked with victims who have months of recovery and healing ahead of them, often with ongoing losses that impact every facet of their lives. We work to prove these victims deserve compensation. Our team recognizes your risks and provides the insights you need to hold those who harmed you accountable. Learn more about drunk driving accidents in our frequently asked questions section.
The Importance of Evidence and Medical Care After Your Accident
If you are hurt in a drunk driving accident, prioritize your safety in every situation. That means getting to the hospital for a full evaluation and a careful review of any visible or hidden injuries. This is critical to do immediately after your accident, as it protects your health and establishes that your injuries are a result of the incident. When possible to do so at the scene of the accident, collect evidence and documentation of what occurred, including:
- Photos of the location, the positioning of the vehicles, and any evidence of debris
- Photos of any evidence of drinking or drug use you may have
- Images of your injuries and damage to your vehicles or other belongings
- Names and contact information of anyone who saw what occurred or stopped to help you
- Video of the surrounding area and all parties involved, when safe to do so
The goal of this process is to document the available evidence as clearly as possible. Even though police will handle the testing of alcohol consumption and determine if the party’s intoxication caused the accident, the evidence you collect builds your civil case, and it can be critically important. After this, seek medical care and keep a log of all evidence related to your case, including medical appointments and missed work time.
The Settlement Negotiation and Mediation Process
Our Henderson drunk driving accident lawyer works diligently to build a claim for you, outlining every aspect of your case, researching what happened, and building an evidence-based claim for your losses. You can expect the following process to occur in most accidents like this:
- Notifying the insurance company of the incident. You can do this or allow our legal team to handle it. We contact the insurance company to report the incident.
- Documentation and evidence building. We investigate the entire case, build your claim, gather evidence to support long-term injuries and losses, and use expert witnesses to frame your losses.
- Present the claim and negotiate with the insurance company. We work diligently to negotiate a fair settlement. Most of the time, we get it.
- File a lawsuit. In situations where the insurance company does not treat you fairly, we will seek a lawsuit and go to court to defend your right to compensation.
- Mediation is often an option, meaning you do not have to go to court. We represent you to the fullest extent of the law, and will not encourage you to settle for less than we believe they owe you.
The police will handle the criminal aspects of this case. Our Henderson drunk driving accident lawyer will build your case, claim, and fight for you. Let us make sure the insurance company does not take further advantage of you as you try to recover damages. We get case results because we are passionate about fighting for our clients throughout the legal process.
We Help Families Fighting After the Loss of Their Loved One
In situations where your family member died as a result of a DUI driver, do not settle your case until you speak to our legal team. Our Henderson wrongful death lawyer provides comprehensive legal representation to victims’ families as you grieve the loss of your loved one. We can help you with:
- Determining all parties responsible. This includes determining which insurance companies should cover the losses.
- Evaluate the losses sustained, including burial and funeral costs, end-of-life medical care, and lost earnings. This may include pain and suffering and loss of future income for dependents.
- Support your claim in court. A wrongful death claim can be far more complex and may take longer to navigate through the courts.
Throughout this process, our Henderson drunk driver accident attorney will provide you with clear compensation. We pursue legal action to the fullest extent of the law. At the same time, we help you navigate the challenges ahead, including meeting your financial obligations.
Schedule a Free Consultation with Our Henderson Drunk Driving Accident Attorney
Schedule a no-obligation and no-cost consultation with our Henderson drunk driving accident lawyer and legal team. Discuss your case openly with us, knowing your rights are fully protected throughout this process.
At H&P Law, we do not charge our clients until you win your case. If, for any reason, you do not, you do not pay for our legal services. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation.
