Damages for a Drunk Driving Collision in Holtsville
We need to perform an investigation and evaluate your case before we can calculate the amount of compensation you may be able to collect for your injuries. Financial damages are different in every case because they depend on the facts of your situation.
We have a history of obtaining significant awards for victims of drunk drivers. Our lawyers serving Holtsville will work hard to get you fair compensation so that you can rebuild your life.
Medical Losses
Your medical expenses can include things like the ambulance, emergency room, hospital, surgery, and doctors. Many costs continue after you are discharged from the hospital, like prescription drugs, follow-up doctor visits, and physical therapy.
People with catastrophic injuries, like severe burns or traumatic brain injury, might have to undergo extended treatment at a specialized care facility. Your injuries may require ongoing medical treatment and daily assistance with personal tasks. Some people need home modifications, mobility equipment, and adapted vehicles. When we calculate your losses, we will take these future expenses into account.
Lost Income and Other Benefits
Significant injuries can impact your ability to earn a living. You may have a claim for lost wages for the unpaid time away from work while you are recuperating. Going forward, you might not be able to make as much money as before because of your injuries. Furthermore, some people cannot maintain gainful employment at all after a devastating injury.
By filing a third-party claim or lawsuit, you may be able to recover lost wages and reduced earning capacity.
Wrongful Death
We also represent the survivors in wrongful death claims involving drunk driving. If you lost a loved one because of an impaired driver, we can calculate your losses and pursue fair compensation to help your family in your loved one’s absence.
How Rosenberg & Gluck, L.L.P. Can Help You After a Drunk Driving Crash
You don’t have to be alone in your case after a car crash. Our attorneys can help you with every step in the legal process.
Here’s what you can expect if you work with our team:
We’ll Learn About Your Situation
You can get a free case review to discuss your drunk driving collision. Your case begins with this free conversation. During this call, we will ask you to tell us more about the basic facts of your crash and how your injuries are affecting you. Then, we can explain everything you need to know about your legal options.
During this free case review, you can tell us more about:
- Challenges you’re already facing with the insurance claim process
- Any offers you’ve received
- Your health prognosis
- Your pain and life challenges related to the crash
We’ll Investigate Your Case to Prove Your Damages
Claiming compensation after a car crash depends on solid evidence. We will scour for evidence that proves how the collision affected you and that the other driver was responsible.
The evidence we may use includes:
- The police report
- Witness statements
- Surveillance camera footage
- Crash reconstruction data
- Your medical records
- Statements from your doctor
- Expert testimony
We’ll Handle all the Conversations with Third Parties for You
Dealing with the back-and-forth conversations during a car crash case can be time- and energy-consuming. Our team will handle the paperwork, the phone calls, the emails, and other communications. You won’t have to speak with the other driver, their insurance adjusters, or other lawyers.
We will also handle all the details of the negotiations process for you, seeking the fair settlement you deserve. During this time, we will keep you updated on any offers you receive. It is always your choice to accept a settlement offer.
Why Choose Rosenberg & Gluck, L.L.P. for Your Case?
Making the choice to hire a law firm to handle your case is a major step. Consider these reasons to work with Rosenberg & Gluck, L.L.P:
- Our track record of results: We’ve won millions for victims of car collisions. We will use our experience to pursue the results you need.
- Our focus on personal injury: Our attorneys only take personal injury cases, such as drunk driving crashes. This means that we understand the ins and outs of personal injury law and will use this knowledge to benefit your case.
- Our commitment to service: We have served victims of injury in New York and on Long Island for decades. We are dedicated to our local clients with a combined one hundred years of experience.
Testimonials From our Past Clients
“I am grateful for picking Rosenberg and Gluck for my attorneys. They are awesome as well as the office staff and very kind and understanding and made my experience great at a most difficult time. I would highly recommend them you won’t be disappointed.” —Sharon O.
“I want to thank Rosenberg & Gluck and Staff For the way they handled my case. Everything went just as they said it would. They are very good at what they do and they are honest. I highly recommend them.” —Steve G.
The Elements of Negligence
When we represent you, we will conduct an investigation of your collision and collect evidence to demonstrate the liability of the drunk driver. We can help prove all four elements of negligence to hold the drunk driver responsible for your losses:
Duty of Care
The at-fault driver must have owed you a duty of care. It is a simple matter to establish this element because everyone who operates a motor vehicle owes a duty of care to all other road users. All drivers must obey traffic laws, as well.
Breach of Duty of Care
When someone’s conduct does not live up to the legal duty of care, the person can be found negligent. When a person drives while intoxicated, they are breaching this duty of care and breaking the law.
Causation
Sometimes collisions happen because of factors unrelated to the driver’s intoxication, such as road conditions or bad weather. To hold a drunk driver liable for your losses, you must prove their intoxication was a contributing factor in the crash.
For example, if the impaired driver passed out at the wheel, veered into oncoming traffic, and hit a car head-on, the drunk driver will be liable.
Damages
You must have quantifiable losses from the collision to pursue money damages. Physical injury satisfies this element of liability.
Steps to Follow After a Drunk Driving Crash
The things you do after a collision can have an impact on the monetary value of your damages claim. Follow these steps as soon as possible:
Call Law Enforcement
Getting the police to the scene immediately is vital to holding the impaired driver responsible for your losses.
Get Medical Attention
Prompt treatment of your injuries will give you the best chance of healing properly. Medical documentation will also create valuable evidence that links your injuries to the collision. If you delay going to the doctor, the defendant can argue that something else caused your injuries, not the collision. An insurer may also claim you worsened your injuries in an attempt to undervalue or deny your claim.
Consider Working with a Lawyer
The drunk driver’s insurer will start preparing a defense to your claim as soon as they find out about the crash. If you have a lawyer on your side, they can represent you while you focus on healing from your injuries.
