Despite some of the toughest DUI laws in the nation, impaired drivers continue to cause devastating crashes across Washington every year. If you or a loved one was hurt by a drunk or drugged driver, you may be entitled to compensation beyond an ordinary crash. Injury Claim Team connects victims of impaired-driving crashes with attorneys who pursue every available source of recovery.
Civil Claims Beyond the Criminal Case
A DUI prosecution punishes the driver, but it does not compensate you. A separate civil injury claim is how victims recover for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. An impaired driver's conviction can also serve as strong evidence of negligence in your civil case.
Washington Dram Shop Liability
Under RCW 66.44.200 and related law, a bar or establishment that over-serves an obviously intoxicated person who then causes a crash may share liability. Identifying every responsible party can be critical when an impaired driver lacks sufficient insurance.
Comparative Negligence and Deadlines
Washington's pure comparative negligence rule (RCW 4.22.005) governs how fault is apportioned, and the general three-year statute of limitations under RCW 4.16.080 applies to drunk-driving injury claims.
Pursuing Maximum Recovery
Because drunk driving reflects a conscious disregard for safety, these cases can support strong claims for the full range of damages. Washington does not cap compensatory damages in most injury cases, so victims can pursue complete recovery for their losses.
No fee unless you win. Our network attorneys handle Washington drunk driving accident cases on contingency. Your case review is always free — call 973-566-5599 or request a review online and a specialist will reach out within the hour.
Drunk Driving Accident FAQs in Washington
Nothing upfront. Our network attorneys work on contingency — no fee unless they win compensation for you. Your case review is always free and confidential.
Most Washington personal injury claims must be filed within three years of the injury under RCW 4.16.080, though some claim types and government claims have shorter or different deadlines. Acting quickly protects your rights.
Washington follows pure comparative negligence (RCW 4.22.005), so you can recover even if you were partly at fault. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault, not eliminated.
Call 973-566-5599 or request a free case review online. A specialist will review your case at no cost and connect you with an experienced Washington attorney — and reach out within the hour.