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If you were the victim of a drunk driving crash in Key West, we can help fight for your rights and get you the money you deserve. Many cases are settled out of Court, so you may not even have to come back to Florida for your case.
An experienced car accident lawyer with the Law Offices of Jason Turchin who has handled many drunk driving cases can walk you through your case and fight for your rights. Call us today at 800-337-7755.
Free Drunk Driving Victim's Rights Consultation
There are three main avenues to recover compensation for drunk driving victims in Key West. These are a civil claim, restitution through a criminal case, and a claim through Florida's crime victim compensation fund. Restitution through a criminal case is generally limited to actual out-of-pocket expenses. Repayment by the criminal may become part of a probation order. Florida's crime victim compensation fund may pay up to a certain amount of money towards your damages. However, payment through the fund is generally required to get paid back out of any civil claim recovery that you have. The benefit though is that you may be able to get money from them quicker then from a settlement with the drunk driver. It may be looked at almost like an advance on the settlement you recover since you have to pay it back once there is a settlement.
Compensation for Drunk Driving Victims in Key West
One unique aspect of a drunk driving crash case, is the possibility of pursuing a claim against a bar or restaurant who knowingly serves an alcoholic, or who serves a minor alcohol. Florida has an alcohol liability law which allows you to recover money against a bar or restaurant under certain circumstances. Our liquor liability attorneys have represented many victims against bars and restaurants under Florida's alcohol liability law.
When a drunk driver causes an accident in Key West, there are several different insurance companies and defendants that may be responsible for causing or contributing to your injuries or the wrongful death of a family member. The liability insurance of the drunk driver and also the vehicle owner may apply to pay you money for your personal injury and medical expenses. Their insurance may also cover your out-of-pocket expenses, property damage and other expenses you may have incurred as a result of the drunk driving accident. If you had your own insurance, that may also apply to pay for part or all of your damages.
Drunk Driving and Dram Shop
Drunk driving crashes are preventable and could be catastrophic. Florida law does not permit this reckless, willful, and wanton behavior. This is why Florida law allows a drunk driving victim to pursue a claim for punitive damages in addition to the traditional compensatory damages. Our drunk driving victim lawyers have handled many, many drunk driving crash cases.
At the Law Offices of Jason Turchin, we represent many victims of drunk driving crashes throughout Florida, including Key West. A drunk driving crash is very different than a normal car accident case because it involves a criminal action along with the civil action, and may also involve victim compensation claims. Our experienced drunk driving victims rights lawyers can help fight for your right to get you the money and compensation you deserve. Call for a free consultation at 800-337-7755 today and see if you have a case against a drunk driver for personal injury or wrongful death.
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