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Drunk Driving
Protecting Your Rights After a Drunk Driving Accident
Steele Adams Hosman is proud to serve Salt Lake City and communities throughout Utah with trusted legal representation for victims injured by drunk drivers. When someone chooses to get behind the wheel while impaired, they put everyone on the road at risk. The consequences can be devastating, leaving innocent victims with serious injuries, mounting medical bills, lost income, and lasting emotional trauma.
Despite strict DUI laws in Utah, drunk driving accidents continue to occur on major roadways such as I-15, I-80, State Street, Foothill Drive, and throughout neighborhoods across the Wasatch Front. These crashes are entirely preventable, yet they often result in catastrophic injuries and wrongful deaths.
At Steele Adams Hosman, we believe drunk drivers should be held fully accountable for the harm they cause. Our attorneys fight aggressively to help victims recover compensation while navigating the legal and insurance challenges that often follow these serious accidents.
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Drunk driving accidents differ from many other motor vehicle crashes because the at-fault driver’s conduct often involves both civil liability and criminal violations.
A drunk driver may face:
While criminal proceedings focus on punishing the impaired driver, a personal injury claim focuses on helping victims recover compensation for their losses.
Even if a driver is convicted of DUI, injured victims typically must still pursue a separate civil claim to recover damages.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a drunk driver, contact Steele Adams Hosman today for a free consultation.
Utah has some of the strictest impaired driving laws in the nation. The state’s legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit is 0.05%, lower than most other states.
Despite these laws, impaired driving remains a significant cause of serious accidents.
Alcohol and drugs impair:
As impairment increases, so does the likelihood of causing a severe or fatal collision.
Impaired driving accidents can involve a variety of substances.
Alcohol remains one of the most common contributors to serious crashes.
Prescription medications, marijuana, illegal drugs, and other substances can impair driving ability.
Some accidents involve both alcohol and drugs, significantly increasing the risk of serious injury.
Drivers with prior DUI convictions often pose an elevated danger to the public.
Because impaired drivers often have slower reaction times and poor judgment, certain types of collisions occur more frequently.
These include:
Among the most dangerous crashes, often causing catastrophic injuries or fatalities.
Impaired drivers may enter highways or streets traveling in the wrong direction.
Delayed reaction times often prevent intoxicated drivers from stopping in time.
Failure to obey traffic signals and stop signs can result in severe T-bone accidents.
Impaired drivers may fail to notice vulnerable road users.
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Drunk driving crashes often occur at higher speeds and involve more severe impacts.
Victims frequently suffer:
Many victims require treatment at University of Utah Health, Intermountain Medical Center, LDS Hospital, or other trauma centers following a serious crash.
Several Utah laws may affect your claim.
Utah follows a modified comparative negligence rule.
Even in drunk driving cases, insurance companies may attempt to argue that the victim shares responsibility for the accident. Compensation may be reduced if partial fault is assigned.
Steele Adams Hosman works aggressively to challenge unfair fault allegations.
Most personal injury claims in Utah must be filed within four years of the accident date.
Failing to meet this deadline may jeopardize your ability to recover compensation.
Many victims assume a DUI conviction automatically results in compensation. In reality, criminal proceedings and personal injury lawsuits are separate matters.
Even if criminal charges are pending, injured victims should consult an attorney regarding their civil claim.
In certain situations, additional parties may share responsibility for a drunk driving accident.
Potentially liable parties may include:
These claims can be complex and require detailed investigation.
Steele Adams Hosman carefully examines every case to identify all possible sources of compensation.
Victims of drunk driving accidents may be entitled to recover substantial damages.
These may include:
These may include:
If a drunk driving accident results in death, surviving family members may be eligible to pursue compensation through a wrongful death claim.
Even when intoxication appears obvious, victims often encounter significant obstacles.
These may include:
Insurance companies frequently attempt to settle claims quickly and for less than their full value.
Before accepting any settlement offer, speak with Steele Adams Hosman about your legal options.
Our attorneys understand the unique challenges involved in impaired driving cases.
Conducting Thorough Investigations
We gather evidence such as:
We investigate whether additional individuals or entities may share liability.
Serious injuries often create lifelong financial consequences.
We work with experts to assess:
Insurance companies know Steele Adams Hosman is prepared to take cases to trial when necessary.
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At Steele Adams Hosman, we are committed to getting you the compensation you deserve after an injury. Call our team today for a free consultation with one of our drunk driving accident lawyers. There is no fee unless we win your case!
Taking prompt action can help preserve valuable evidence.
Many drunk driving claims settle through negotiation.
However, trial may become necessary when:
Steele Adams Hosman prepares every case with litigation in mind, helping position clients for stronger outcomes.
Drunk driving accident cases often involve evidence that must be preserved quickly.
Early legal representation can help:
The sooner an attorney becomes involved, the better protected your rights may be.
We’ve helped injured Utah families recover after serious accidents. Let Steele Adams Hosman fight for the compensation and accountability you deserve.
Yes. If a drunk driver caused your injuries, you may pursue compensation through a personal injury claim.
Possibly. Utah’s comparative negligence laws may still allow recovery if your fault does not exceed 50%.
You may have options through uninsured motorist coverage or other insurance policies.
Most personal injury claims must be filed within four years of the accident date.
Criminal charges do not automatically provide compensation. You may still need to pursue a separate civil claim.
You may recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, rehabilitation costs, and other accident-related losses.
In some situations, additional parties may share liability. An attorney can investigate the circumstances of your case.
Many cases settle, but Steele Adams Hosman prepares every case for trial if necessary.
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