Drunk Driving Accidents in Denver
Focused Representation After an Impaired-Driving Crash
Crashes involving alcohol or drug impairment require a focused investigation of the driver’s conduct, available insurance, and crash evidence. Leventhal Swan Taylor Temming PC represents Denver residents injured by impaired drivers through our injury claims and motor vehicle accident practice.
Our firm holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. We apply that recognized standard of professional ability and ethics when assessing liability, documenting injuries, and pursuing compensation for harm caused by impaired driving.
Call (719) 689-8767 to discuss the crash, your injuries, and the next steps available through an injury claim.
How We Investigate Impaired-Driving Collisions in Denver
We begin by reviewing the crash report, speaking with witnesses, and seeking available video or traffic-camera footage. This evidence can help establish how the collision occurred without treating a DUI arrest or criminal charge as a substitute for proof of liability.
Depending on the issues involved, we may work with accident reconstruction professionals or medical providers. Reconstruction professionals use physical evidence, vehicle damage, roadway information, and other data to analyze how a crash happened. Medical documentation connects the injuries, treatment, and related limitations to the damages claimed.
Our preparation can include:
- Managing communications with the involved insurance companies.
- Organizing medical records and calculating documented lost income.
- Preparing a demand package that presents liability, injuries, and damages.
- Filing suit in the appropriate Colorado jurisdiction when litigation is needed.
A demand package is an organized submission that presents the claim to an insurer. If the parties can’t resolve it through that process, we can file a lawsuit in Denver County or another proper Colorado jurisdiction.
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Potential Sources of Compensation After an Impaired-Driving Collision
An injured person may seek damages from the impaired driver. Depending on the evidence, other legal theories or insurance coverages may also require review. A DUI prosecution doesn’t by itself determine liability or the compensation available.
Alcohol Vendors & Social Hosts
Colorado law can impose dram shop liability on a licensed alcohol vendor that willfully and knowingly serves alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person or someone under 21 who later causes injury. Social host liability can arise when a host knowingly serves alcohol to someone under 21 or provides a place for underage drinking.
Colorado doesn’t impose host liability for serving alcohol to a guest who is 21 or older, even when that guest is visibly intoxicated. Potential employer responsibility is a separate issue that depends on the driver’s work role and the circumstances of the collision.
Insurance Coverage
Uninsured motorist coverage may apply when the at-fault driver has no applicable liability insurance. Underinsured motorist coverage may provide another source when the driver’s available insurance is insufficient. Policy terms, coverage limits, and the facts determine whether either form of coverage applies.
Comparative Negligence & Damages
Colorado uses modified comparative negligence. An injured person who’s less than 50% at fault may recover damages, reduced by that person’s percentage of fault. Someone found 50% or more at fault generally can’t recover under this rule.
Personal injury damages can include medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. When an impaired-driving crash causes a death, eligible parties may be able to pursue wrongful death damages under Colorado law.
Discuss Your Drunk Driving Accident Claim
Contact us by phone or through the contact form to discuss the collision. We can assess the available evidence, potential defendants, insurance coverage, and filing deadlines. We handle injury and motor vehicle accident cases on a contingency-fee basis, with no upfront fees and payment due only if the case is won.
Call (719) 689-8767 to speak with us about a drunk driving accident claim in Denver.
