Drunk Driving Accidents and Wrongful Death Punitive Damages
Salt Lake City Drunk Driving Accident Attorneys
Auto Accidents Caused by Drunk Drivers
If you have been injured in an auto accident involving a drunk driver, are you aware of your legal options? Besides being eligible for compensation for injuries and accident-related costs, you may also be eligible to receive punitive damages.
At the law firm of Rasmussen & Miner, we represent individuals who have been injured in a drunk driving accident, as well as family members who have lost a loved one in a fatal accident. To find out about your legal options, please contact our law firm in Salt Lake City today for a free consultation.
Representation for Sufferers of Serious Injury
We represent individuals who have suffered serious injuries in accidents caused by careless drunk drivers:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Head injuries, including traumatic brain injury
- Back injuries
- Broken bones
- Fatal injuries / wrongful death
If you are a passenger who has been injured in a drunk driving accident, we can explain your options for compensation beyond your no-fault insurance.
Punitive Damages
Liability in a drunk driving accident is usually easy to prove. Once blood alcohol content (BAC) has been determined following an accident, the driver may face criminal charges for DUI / DWI.
Individuals who have been injured in a car accident caused by a drunk driver may be eligible to receive additional compensation beyond a personal injury settlement. Our firm can seek punitive damages, which are damages intended to punish the drunk driver for wrongdoing.
Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer
To schedule a free initial consultation in our law office, please contact us online or call (801) 363-8500.