Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer in Denver

Finding Your Inner Strength to Find Justice after a Loved One’s Death

Drunk drivers are in the wrong. They made a serious mistake that killed your loved one, and you now have been made to suffer extensively, day after day, night after night.

Drinking and driving is grossly negligent at best and irresponsible at its worst—and drunk drivers should be held liable for their actions. These devastating accidents kill people and ruin too many lives. You know this—you are living this every day.

Do you physically hurt, as if you, too, were in the car on that fateful day/night? Do you feel the weight of a pain that sits heavy on your chest and won’t go away? Do you wish you could turn back time but know you can’t?

Regardless of your hurt, you may be hesitant to pursue justice, as many people are. No matter how much pain, hatred, and anger we may feel inside, it can be so scary to think about suing another person and taking him or her to court that it stops us in our tracks and prevents us from moving forward.

Haven’t you stayed stuck long enough? When is enough enough? Are you ready to bring justice to yourself and your family, but are afraid to stand up for your rights against the drunk driver? It’s ok to be afraid—this tells you that you are human and you care about people, no matter how much pain they have caused you—but don’t let this fear stand in the way of your family’s well being and brighter future. It doesn’t have to be this way forever.

There is justice in the world, and we can help you fight for it.

If someone you loved has been killed by a drunk driver, a Denver wrongful death attorney can help you to find some sort of justice in the form of compensation. That is what we do at the Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya. We know we cannot take away your pain—perhaps no one can do that—but we can help to ease your pain. We do this by helping you and your family to find closure. We do this by taking an uncertain and unstable financial future and fighting to make it certain and stable again. We do this by answering questions that have heretofore been left unanswered and perhaps even unasked.

We do this by fighting for you and with you as long as you need.

Fill out the form above or call us—at no charge—to speak with a Denver, Colorado, wrongful death attorney about how we can help you.

Understanding Drunk Driving Laws in CO

As your Denver drunk driving accident lawyer, we take the stress and fear out of pursuing the maximum damages for your pain, suffering or loss. 

You have a responsibility to never drink and drive – and so does the driver who caused you pain and suffering.

Colorado laws make it clear: a person is prohibited from operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

Blood alcohol content (BAC) levels measure the amount of alcohol in a person’s system at the time of the accident. Breathalyzer or blood tests are crucial forms of evidence that we’ll use to seek the compensation you deserve for your accident.

Even if we never go to trial, evidence will help us reach a settlement that is fair and adequate. Laws vary depending on the person’s age, but BAC limits are:

• BAC of 0.05-0.08 is considered a DWAI
• BAC of 0.08 or higher is considered a DUI per se.

Anyone who has had a drink before knows that their abilities are impaired even when they’re “just tipsy.” Even if a driver has a BAC of more than 0.05 but under 0.08, their ability to operate a vehicle responsibly will be impaired.

Negligence is a crucial part of any personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit, and it’s what allows us to seek damages within the confines of the law.

The details of the accident may indicate that the other driver was clearly at fault, such as turning left across lanes into your vehicle. If fault cannot be determined showing that the other driver was drinking and driving provides the evidence that leads to settlements and compensation.

Does Filing a Lawsuit Mean You Will Go to Trial?

This is one of the biggest things we stress to our clients or anyone who calls us. We realize that when we say, “We will fight for you,” you may hear, “We will go to trial for you.” This is not necessarily the case. In fact, an overwhelming majority of wrongful death and personal injury cases never see a courtroom. Instead, they are settled fairly with the compassionate guidance of a personal injury attorney. Do not let your fears of a stressful and intimidating trial in a courtroom sway you from pursuing the justice and compensation you and your family deserve, because chances are your fears will never materialize. As your wrongful death attorney, we will do everything in our power to fight for your rights and to bring your case to a fair settlement without ever having to go to court.

If we have tried and tried and simply cannot reach a fair settlement, only then will we consider taking your case to court in order to bring you the closure and compensation you deserve so that you can best heal from your injuries—physically, emotionally, or mentally. If it comes to litigation, we will advocate for you and your family to the end, just like we’ve done for our clients in the past.

How Our Firm Can Help You Navigate the Legal Process

At the Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya Denver, we’re more than just a drunk driving accident lawyer – we’re advocates for our clients. We review every last detail of your case and use our 25 years of experience to guide you through the legal process ahead.

If you have a case, we’re honest and transparent during our initial call.

We know that some cases are likely to receive settlement offers because the evidence is clear and abundant, but other cases may go to trial.

Your lawsuit doesn’t mean that a trial is imminent.

Settlements are common and speed up the process so that you can begin healing. We handle the nuances of the law. As your lawyer, we’ll:

• Gather the evidence necessary to prove drunk driving was an integral factor in your accident.
• Negotiate with insurance companies and opposing legal counsel on your behalf.
• Determine the true value and damages of your injuries or the death of a loved one to ensure that a settlement or award is fair.
• Represent you at trial – if necessary – to win your case.

We’re here through it all with our clients. If litigation is necessary, we’ll fight for the justice you and your family deserve.

Drunk driving lawsuits are serious.

Get in touch with us for a free evaluation of your case.

The Importance of Evidence in Drunk Driving Accident Cases

When someone is injured in an accident involving a drunk driver, it’s easy to assume that the intoxicated driver is automatically at fault for the incident. However, that is not the case.

To pursue a claim and hold the responsible driver accountable, you must prove liability. In every instance we must prove the other driver acted or failed to act in a reasonable manner.

Time is of the essence, as evidence does not last forever. Cases involving drunk drivers rely heavily on blood tests and breathalyzer results, and these results are only available for a short period of time.

Obtaining lab test results on your own can be a challenging and intimidating process. It is something that is best handled by a Denver drunk driving accident lawyer who can ensure the evidence is stored properly and can be used to support your claim.

Toxicology reports can help establish that the other driver was intoxicated by indicating:

• BAC test results
• Whether the driver had other substances in their system which may have exacerbated impairment

Our attorneys will work to gather lab evidence that establishes the other driver was impaired and help you pursue compensation for your injuries or the loss of a loved one. 

You Don’t Necessarily Need to Prove the Driver Was Intoxicated to Pursue a Claim

While having proof of intoxication will certainly benefit your case, it isn’t the only way to pursue and win a claim.

You can hold the other driver accountable by proving negligence.

We may be able to prove that the driver was negligent if they were breaking the law at the time of the accident. We can still pursue compensation for injuries, pain and suffering, even if we can’t prove the other driver was intoxicated.

For example, there may be evidence that the other driver:

• Was speeding excessively
• Failed to stop at a stop sign or red light
• Was weaving in and out of traffic
• Was driving on the wrong side of the road
• Swerved out of their lane and hit your vehicle

Gathering evidence is crucial, and it’s important to act quickly. 

The attorneys at the Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya will work to start collecting evidence to support your claim, which can include:

• Police reports
• Eyewitness statements
• Medical documentation of all injuries and treatments

We can also work with DUI reconstruction experts to help establish liability and negligence.

Police reports can be especially helpful in supporting your claim because they often contain key details about the scene and accident, including:

• Damage to the vehicles and their positions
• Injuries sustained during the crash
• Whether there were signs of impairment
• Results of field sobriety tests

Building a strong claim backed by solid evidence will help you seek justice and financial compensation for your injuries and suffering.

What to do if you’re injured by a drunk driver?

If you’ve been hurt in an accident by a drunk driver, you can be compensated for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. Because drunk driving is so egregious, victims of drunk driving accidents may also be able to get extra compensation.

The drunk driving accident lawyers at the Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya will craft a legal strategy to get you compensation for your suffering. Cases against drunk drivers are more complex and involved than most types of personal injury cases. So it’s important that you have an experienced drunk driving accident lawyer conduct a thorough investigation of the accident and gather all the evidence needed to prove that the driver who injured you was drunk.

The attorneys at the Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya work with experts such as medical specialists, accident reconstructionists, and toxicologists to develop a strong case against the negligent driver. We ask additional questions, was the drunk driver working at the time of the accident, can that employer also be held responsible. We will work tirelessly to uncover any and all responsible parties that may have lead to your suffering.

If you or a loved one has been injured or you have lost a family member due to a drunk driver, call the Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya at (303) 758-4777 or contact us for a free evaluation of your drunk driving accident case. There’s no obligation. And remember: We don’t get paid unless you get paid.