Roswell DUI DWI Attorney
It's easy to think that a car accident caused by a drunk driver is much like any other negligence accident. But there are many differences. In the first place, you are probably very angry about your injury or death of a loved one. Despite some of the toughest DWI laws in the nation and years of public education, New Mexico still has a high rate of DWI accidents. It is important to move beyond the anger and focus on recovering maximum compensation for your total losses, including medical bills, lost earnings, pain and suffering and punitive damages. That's where I can be an important legal asset.
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My name is attorney Matthew Vance. For more than a decade of my legal career, I have been helping victims of drunk drivers recover full and fair money damages for the injuries and losses they have suffered. As a former insurance defense lawyer, I have been on both sides of the DWI issue. I know the questions that need to be asked and what we need to prove to help you win your claim.
Drunk drivers aren't just negligent, they are criminally negligent. At the very least, there may be reckless driving charges involved. That means you are entitled to seek punitive damages against the insurance companies involved, including your own, in the event the DWI driver was uninsured. I am ready to help you find compensation from every available insurance source.
The Law Office of Matthew Vance, P.C., is recognized as one of Albuquerque's prominent DWI accident injury firms. I represent clients throughout New Mexico. Contact me today.
I represent clients in all types of motor vehicle accidents involving drunk driver negligence, including:
- Auto, motorcycle and truck accidents
- ATV and recreational vehicle accidents
- Passenger injuries
- Uninsured and underinsured motorists
- Hit and run accidents
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
A Note About Passenger Injuries
Many people don't know that they can sue for damages against the driver of the car they were riding in as a passenger, even if their driver was driving drunk or caused the accident. In the event your driver was uninsured, you may collect damages from your own uninsured or underinsured coverage. Dram shop and social host laws may also apply. You may be able to seek compensation from the bar, restaurant or social host that served your driver excessive alcohol.
Auto Insurance Property Claims
Dealing with your insurance company to file a claim for collision damage following an accident isn't supposed to be difficult. Unfortunately, insurance companies have learned that delay tactics and confusion often work. Victims often accept a low settlement, just to make the problem finally go away. When insurance companies practice in bad faith, I work to hold them accountable. In addition to recovering the money you are owed, you can also receive significant punitive damages.
Contact my office to arrange a free consultation about your drunk driving accident injury or wrongful death claim today.
