Murray Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer
Request Free ConsultationNo one should ever get behind the wheel after drinking. Unfortunately, far too many motorists make this reckless decision every year. When a drunk driving accident occurs, countless lives are shattered, and the victim and their family are left to pick up the pieces.
We Win Injury Law stands up for drunk driving victims in Murray and throughout Utah. If you or a loved one encountered a drunk driver on the road, our car accident lawyers in Murray can help you pursue fair compensation and seek full accountability. Call us to schedule a free case review and learn more about your legal options.
What Should Victims of Impaired Drivers Know About Our Firm?
- Our attorneys have dedicated decades exclusively to personal injury law and have extensive experience in drunk driving accident claims. We will support you throughout every step of the process so you can focus on recovery.
- The driver’s insurance policy is often not the only source of compensation available to you. We will analyze every potential avenue, including personal injury litigation and claims against facilities under Utah’s dram shop laws.
- We prepare every drunk driving accident case as if it will go to trial. That preparation often gives us significant leverage in insurance negotiations; insurers are more likely to offer a higher settlement if they suspect a trial may be involved.
How a Lawyer Helps After You Are Hit by a Drunk Driver
If a drunk driver injured you, your case is fundamentally different from a standard car accident claim. For example, while Utah’s criminal justice system may punish the driver with fines or jail time, it won’t compensate you for your medical bills, lost wages, or pain and suffering. Only a civil lawsuit or insurance claim can.
A Murray drunk driving lawyer will investigate every party responsible for the crash, identify all available insurance policies, and build a civil case seeking full and fair compensation. Your attorney will also coordinate your civil claim with the criminal DUI prosecution, obtaining BAC results, toxicology reports, and conviction records that serve as powerful evidence in your lawsuit. You focus on healing; your lawyer ensures every avenue of accountability is pursued.
What Counts as Drunk Driving in Murray, Utah?
Utah has the strictest drunk driving limit in the country. Under Utah Code § 41‑6a‑502, a driver is legally impaired with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.05% or higher, compared to 0.08% in most other states. The limit drops to 0.04% for commercial drivers, and drivers under 21 may not have any alcohol in their system at all. A driver can also be charged below these limits if alcohol or drugs left them unable to drive safely.
Gathering Evidence to Prove Intoxicated Driving
Much of the evidence in a drunk driving claim comes from the criminal case. The police report, breath or blood test results, field sobriety test records, body camera footage, and any DUI conviction all show that the driver was impaired at the time of the crash. Our Murray drunk driving lawyers can help you obtain these records. We also identify where the driver was drinking, request surveillance footage from that business, and interview witnesses who saw the driver before they got behind the wheel.
Call Us Today, and Let’s Hold the Drunk Driver Accountable
When someone else’s decision to drive while drunk changes your life, you deserve justice. We Win Injury Law will aggressively pursue all forms of compensation available so that you can heal and move forward. Contact us today for a free consultation, and our personal injury attorneys in Murray will explain your legal options at no charge.