How To Prove Negligence
To recover damages in a car accident, you must show that the driver’s actions or lack thereof were negligent. The basics of determining negligence in a drunk driving accident include:
- The defendant has a duty of care to drive safely to protect himself and others on the road.
- The defendant breached that duty by driving under the influence, speeding, or otherwise breaking traffic or other laws.
- The defendant’s actions or inactions must have caused the accident.
- The accident must have caused your injuries.
- Your injuries have caused you to suffer financial losses.
Proving negligence is not easy unless you know the laws. A car accident attorney can aid you in proving negligence after a drunk driving accident.
Recovering Damages After a Drunk Driving Accident
If you’ve experienced injuries or other losses as a result of a drunk driving accident, you may be eligible to receive economic damages, which have a monetary value, as well as non-economic damages, which don’t have a monetary value. Economic damages may include lost wages, loss of future earning capacity, medical expenses, future medical expenses, compensation for damaged personal property, and funeral and burial expenses if you lost a loved one.
Non-economic damages encompass a range of factors that can greatly impact one’s well-being, such as pain and suffering, inconvenience, loss of consortium, loss of companionship, and loss of quality of life. In most cases, you can recover non-economic damages if your injuries cause long-term or permanent disabilities.
Where To Find a Car Accident Attorney in Boulder, CO
Jeffress Law, PC, serves Boulder, Fort Collins, Longmont, and the surrounding areas in Colorado. Don’t hesitate to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced attorneys today for all your car accident claim needs. Contact our office today at 303-993-8685 or text us at 303-225-9101.
