Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer in Towson, MD

Why Hire a Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer From The Hollimon Firm?

Hiring me means the insurance company never gets direct access to you. I take over all communication with the at-fault driver's insurer from the moment you hire me so nothing you say gets used to reduce your recovery.

• Direct Principal Representation: You work directly with me on every phase of your DUI accident claim, from the initial evidence review through the final settlement negotiation.
• Former Public Defender Advantage: I spent years inside courtrooms handling serious criminal and injury cases, which gives me a clear picture of how prosecutors and insurance adjusters build their arguments against victims.
• Independent Claim Investigation: I gather police reports, breathalyzer results, surveillance footage, and witness statements to build the strongest possible impaired driving injury claim for your case.

Drunk Driving Accident Cases I Handle in Towson, MD

A drunk or impaired driver makes a deliberate choice to get behind the wheel and that choice makes them fully liable for every injury they cause. I represent victims across every type of drunk driving accident in Towson and build each claim around the full scope of your losses.

Car Accidents Caused by Drunk Drivers

A drunk driver's impaired reaction time and poor judgment turn ordinary road situations into serious collisions. Head-on crashes, rear-end impacts, and intersection accidents are among the most common crash types caused by intoxicated drivers, and similar liability questions arise in rideshare accidents involving Uber or Lyft drivers. I examine the police report, breathalyzer results, and accident reconstruction evidence to establish full liability against the at-fault driver.

Drunk Driving Accidents Involving Pedestrians

Pedestrians struck by an impaired driver suffer some of the most catastrophic injuries seen in personal injury cases. A drunk driver who jumps a curb, runs a red light, or fails to yield has no legal defense against a pedestrian injury claim. I build your claim around the full scope of your medical treatment, lost income, and long-term rehabilitation needs.

DUI Accidents Involving Commercial Vehicles

A commercial driver who operates a vehicle while impaired faces both federal regulatory violations and personal injury liability. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules set a lower legal blood alcohol limit for commercial drivers than for standard motorists. I use those regulatory violations directly as evidence of negligence in your DUI injury claim.

Rideshare DUI Accidents

A drunk Uber or Lyft driver creates a more complex liability situation because multiple insurance policies cover different phases of the trip. Determining which policy applies depends on whether the driver was logged into the app and actively carrying a passenger at the time of the crash. As your drunk driving victim lawyer, I cut through that coverage dispute to identify every dollar of compensation available for your injuries.

Drunk Driving Wrongful Death Claims

When an impaired driver takes a life, surviving family members have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim for the full financial impact of that loss. A wrongful death claim covers funeral costs, lost financial support, and the companionship the family will never recover. I handle fatal drunk driving cases with the seriousness and care that a family's loss demands.

What Drunk Driving Accident Victims Need to Know in Towson?

A drunk driving injury claim is different from a standard car accident case because the at-fault driver's criminal conduct opens additional legal avenues for your recovery. The criminal DUI case against the driver runs parallel to your civil personal injury claim and the outcome of that criminal case can directly strengthen your position. I monitor both proceedings and use every development in the criminal case to advance your civil claim.

The Difference Between a Criminal DUI Case and Your Civil Claim

A criminal DUI prosecution is brought by the state against the impaired driver and focuses on punishment. Your civil personal injury claim is separate and focuses entirely on compensating you for your injuries and financial losses. A criminal conviction strengthens your civil case, but you do not need a conviction to recover compensation. I file your civil claim independently so your recovery does not depend on how the state handles the prosecution.

Who Else Can Be Held Liable for Your Injuries?

Liability in a drunk driving accident does not always stop with the driver. A bar or restaurant that continued serving alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person before they got behind the wheel can face civil liability under dram shop laws. A vehicle owner who knowingly handed their keys to an intoxicated driver can also be held responsible under negligent entrustment rules. I investigate every party connected to the crash to identify every available source of compensation.

Punitive Damages in Drunk Driving Cases

Drunk driving injury claims can qualify for punitive damages in addition to standard compensation. Unlike economic and non-economic damages that cover your actual losses, punitive damages punish the at-fault driver for reckless conduct that showed a conscious disregard for public safety. I evaluate whether the facts of your crash support a punitive damages claim and pursue that avenue where the evidence allows.

Contributory Negligence and Your Recovery

Your jurisdiction may apply a contributory negligence rule that bars your recovery entirely if you are found even partially at fault for the crash. Insurance adjusters use this rule aggressively to reduce or eliminate drunk driving injury claims. I build an independent factual record from the moment you contact The Hollimon Firm to make sure responsibility stays where it belongs.

Damages Available to Drunk Driving Accident Victims

A successful drunk driving injury claim recovers both economic and non-economic damages from every liable party. Economic damages cover your emergency medical care, ongoing treatment costs, lost wages, and reduced earning capacity. Non-economic damages address your physical pain, emotional distress, and permanent reduction in quality of life. In fatal drunk driving cases, surviving family members can pursue a wrongful death claim for funeral costs and lost financial support.