Drunk Driver Car Accident Lawyer NY Holding Impaired Drivers Fully Accountable
A drunk driver destroyed your life? Our NY DUI/DWI car accident attorneys pursue every available dollar — including compensatory damages, punitive damages, and dram shop liability. No fee unless we win.
Our NY drunk driving accident attorneys have recovered over $100 million for DUI/DWI crash victims across New York State.
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DUI/DWI Crashes
Drunk Driving Accidents: Pursuing Maximum Justice
Drunk driving accidents are not accidents — they are crimes. When an impaired driver chooses to get behind the wheel, they make a conscious decision to endanger everyone on the road. Our attorneys treat DUI/DWI crashes differently because the law does too.
In addition to standard compensatory damages for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering, drunk driving cases may also support punitive damages — extra compensation designed to punish the offender and deter future drunk driving. We also investigate dram shop liability if the driver was over-served at a bar or restaurant.
- Punitive damages to punish impaired drivers
- Dram shop liability against bars and restaurants
- Criminal restitution alongside civil claims
- Wrongful death claims for fatal DUI crashes
- Enhanced UM/UIM coverage pursuit
Dram Shop Liability
Holding Bars & Restaurants Accountable in NY
New York's Dram Shop Act holds alcohol vendors liable when they illegally serve alcohol to visibly intoxicated persons or minors who then cause injuries. If the drunk driver who hit you was over-served at a bar, restaurant, or nightclub, we pursue that establishment for additional compensation.
We investigate the driver's path before the crash, interview bartenders and witnesses, review credit card records and surveillance footage, and work with alcohol toxicology experts to build a compelling dram shop case. This additional liability layer can significantly increase your total recovery.
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Results That Speak for Themselves
$6.2M
Fatal DUI Crash
Drunk driver on I-90 killed passenger, punitive damages awarded
$5.1M
DUI + Dram Shop
Bar over-served driver who then caused TBI in intersection crash
$4.5M
High-Speed DUI Rear-End
Impaired driver at 85 mph on Thruway caused catastrophic spinal injury
$3.8M
Wrong-Way DUI Head-On
Drunk driver entered highway wrong direction, multiple fatalities
$3.2M
DUI Pedestrian Strike
Impaired driver struck pedestrian in crosswalk, dram shop claim added
$2.9M
Underage DUI Crash
Minor obtained alcohol at convenience store, store held liable
Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Client Reviews
What Our Clients Say
“A drunk driver killed my husband. This firm won $6.2 million and made sure the driver went to prison. They fought for justice, not just money.”
Victoria H.
Manhattan, NY · Fatal DUI Survivor
“The bar kept serving a clearly drunk customer who then hit me. My attorney found their liability and got me $5.1 million when the driver's policy was only $100K.”
Darnell J.
Brooklyn, NY · Dram Shop Victim
“A drunk driver rear-ended me at 85 mph. The insurance offered $200K. My lawyer got $4.5 million plus punitive damages for the DUI.”
Christina R.
Queens, NY · High-Speed DUI Victim
“A drunk driver entered the highway going the wrong way. My attorney held them accountable for $3.8 million and helped with the criminal prosecution.”
Ahmed F.
Bronx, NY · Wrong-Way DUI Survivor
“I was crossing the street when a drunk driver hit me. My lawyer added a dram shop claim against the bar and got me $3.2 million total.”
Stephanie L.
Syracuse, NY · Pedestrian DUI Victim
“A teenager bought alcohol at a corner store and crashed into me. The store was held liable too. My attorney got me $2.9 million from both parties.”
Robert M.
Rochester, NY · Underage DUI Victim
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