New York City Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer

Every year, drunk driving accidents disrupt lives, inflicting severe injuries and emotional scars on victims and their families.

The impact of a drunk driving wreck can extend far beyond the immediate physical injuries, casting a long shadow over the lives of those it touches.

Accident victims and their families deserve a drunk driving accident lawyer who will be their voice and advocate, ensuring they receive swift justice and maximum compensation.

Recognized as “Best Law Firm in New York City” by Best Lawyers®, Raphaelson & Levine Law Firm has over three decades of experience, 97% client satisfaction across 826 verified Google reviews, and has recovered more than $1 billion for injury victims throughout New York.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a drunk driver, trust an experienced drunk driving accident attorney at Raphaelson & Levine to fight for the justice and compensation you deserve.

Call 212-268-3222 today or contact us online for a free consultation.

Can You Sue A Drunk Driver In New York?

Yes, a person impaired by alcohol is legally accountable if he or she gets behind the wheel and causes or contributes to a serious accident.

Under New York’s dram shop law, bars and restaurants can also be accountable for “refueling” a visibly intoxicated person prior to a drunk driving accident.

At Raphaelson & Levine Law Firm, we know how heartbreaking it is to learn that a loved one’s severe injury or wrongful death was caused by someone’s selfish and reckless decision to drive drunk.

Our verdicts and settlements in injury cases over the past 34 years include many accidents caused by drivers under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol across New York State.

Our experienced New York drunk driving accident lawyers will fight to hold all liable parties accountable for the devastation.

Raphaelson & Levine represent those injured by drunk drivers across New York City, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island. Contact us for a free consultation.

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Recovering From A DUI Accident in New York

Alcohol or drugs impair a driver’s judgment and senses. That driver will have slower reactions or maybe only marginally in control of the vehicle.

Drunk drivers are more likely to drift into oncoming lanes, blow through red lights or stop signs, rear-end other cars or fail to hit the brakes in an accident. This often translates into greater injuries.

Our proven personal injury trial lawyers visit the car accident scene to get a sense of what happened and retrace the drunk driver’s activities leading up to the motor vehicle accident.

We obtain police reports and toxicology reports, and we pursue statements from people who witnessed the car accident or observed the person drinking prior to the crash.

Under New York’s dram shop statute, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law, the owners or operators of bars, night clubs, restaurants or liquor stores cannot sell or serve alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person.

If witnesses testify that the person was already drunk, the establishment can be held responsible to help the victim and his or her family recover for severe damages and serious injury caused by an intoxicated driver.

Injured in a Drunk Driving Accident in New York? Our Car Accident Lawyers Can Help

Don't face the aftermath of a drunk driving accident alone. Raphaelson & Levine are here to fight for the justice and compensation you deserve.

If you've been seriously injured, our car accident lawyers will pursue full damages from the drunk driver’s insurance company and personal assets.

If the driver was uninsured or under-insured, we pursue coverage under the victim’s policy.

Punitive damages may apply in cases of extreme intoxication or reckless disregard, and we aggressively pursue dram shop liability where applicable.

Call Raphaelson & Levine at 212-268-3222 for a free consultation with our New York City drunk driving accident attorneys.