Despite tough DUI laws, impaired drivers cause devastating crashes across Florida every year. Victims of drunk driving may have access to additional avenues of recovery, including punitive damages. Injury Claim Team connects victims and families with experienced attorneys.
Common Causes of Drunk Driving Accident Cases in Florida
Understanding how these accidents happen helps prove fault. Frequent causes include:
- Alcohol impairment
- Drug impairment (legal or illegal)
- Repeat DUI offenders
- Over-served patrons leaving bars
- Late-night and holiday driving
Common Injuries
Drunk Driving Accident cases in Florida often result in serious harm, including:
- Catastrophic injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Severe fractures
- Wrongful death
Florida Law: What You Need to Know
A drunk driver's criminal case is separate from your civil injury claim — you can pursue compensation regardless of the criminal outcome. Florida also allows punitive damages against drunk drivers in appropriate cases, and dram-shop liability may apply when a vendor unlawfully serves alcohol to a minor or a habitually addicted person.
Florida deadline: Most negligence injury claims must be filed within two years of the accident under Fla. Stat. § 95.11(4)(a). Government claims have separate, shorter notice deadlines.
How Injury Claim Team Helps
Injury Claim Team is not a law firm — we are a free service that connects injured Floridians with experienced, independent personal injury attorneys who handle drunk driving accident cases. We match you with the right lawyer for your situation, anywhere in Florida, and there is never a fee unless your case is won. Your case review is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
Florida Drunk Driving Accident FAQs
Nothing upfront. Our network attorneys work on a contingency fee — you pay no fee unless they recover compensation for you. The case review is always free.
Most Florida negligence claims must be filed within two years of the accident. Government-related claims have separate notice deadlines. It is best to act quickly to preserve evidence.
It depends on the severity of your injuries, medical costs, lost income, the strength of the liability evidence, and available insurance. A free review is the best way to estimate your claim's value.