We Stand Up For Victims Of Drunk Drivers
An alcohol-related car accident is unforgivable because it is so preventable. Our law firm is unrelenting in the representation of victims of drunk drivers. We pursue total compensation — including punitive damages — from the person who made the selfish decision to drink and drive.
The Law Offices of Locklin & Coleman, PLLC, of Manassas, Virginia, is an established personal injury law firm with a record of verdicts and settlements in car accident cases throughout Northern Virginia . We represent drivers or pedestrians hit by a drunk driver, as well as passengers of the person who was drunk.
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How Our Experience Helps in Pursuing Full Compensation for Drunk Driving Victims
Legal intoxication begins at 0.08 BAC (blood-alcohol content). If the negligent driver was clearly over the limit, the insurance company will usually settle the claim. If the drunk driver’s policy does not cover your losses, we will (a) pursue additional coverage under your uninsured/underinsured motorist policy or (b) bring a claim against any personal assets of the offender. (In Virginia, you cannot sue the bar that served a drunk person.)
At an intoxication level of 0.15 BAC, victims of drunk drivers can seek punitive damages to punish the offender for the devastation. Even if the official BAC was less than 0.15, our law firm may hire experts to challenge the test results. For example, if the driver was 0.13 two hours after the crash, a toxicologist can determine if the person’s BAC was 0.15 or more at the time of the accident.
In negotiations or at trial, we push for total compensation. The common circumstances of drunk driving accidents — blown stoplights, head-on collisions, rear-end collisions at high speed — often result in catastrophic injury or wrongful death. Our attorneys prepare a comprehensive package detailing the losses: permanent disability, ongoing medical care, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and lost enjoyment of life.
Committed to Our Clients
Our lawyers fight hard for the innocent victims of drunk drivers. Contact us for a free consultation at 703-214-1688. We offer home and hospital visits, and we collect no attorney fees unless we obtain damages for you.