DUI ACCIDENT LAW

DUI Accident Lawyers in Florida

A crash caused by a drunk or impaired driver is not “just an accident.” If someone made the choice to drive under the influence and you were hurt, the claim needs to be handled with urgency, care, and a clear plan.

Katz & Associates helps Florida injury victims protect evidence, deal with insurance pressure, and pursue compensation after DUI-related crashes.

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IMPAIRED DRIVING CHANGES EVERYTHING

When a Drunk Driver Hurts Someone, Evidence Matters Fast

DUI accident claims can involve police reports, arrest records, toxicology evidence, witness statements, bodycam footage, insurance disputes, and serious injuries. Those details can matter when the insurance company tries to treat the crash like any other personal injury accident.

The sooner the facts are reviewed, the easier it is to protect the claim before evidence fades, records become harder to get, or the insurer starts minimizing what happened.

KATZ & ASSOCIATES WON’T JUST SETTLE YOUR DUI CASE – WE PREPARE FOR TRIAL

DUI Accident Cases We Handle

Drunk Driving

Alcohol-related crashes may bring police reports, citations, witness statements, breath or blood test evidence, and insurance issues into the injury claim.

Drug Impaired

Impairment is not limited to alcohol. Drug-related crashes may involve toxicology records, arrest reports, prescriptions, illegal substances, or other evidence of unsafe driving.

Serious Injuries

DUI crashes can cause surgery, brain injuries, spinal injuries, fractures, lost income, and long-term care needs. The claim should reflect the full cost of the harm.

Passenger Injuries

Passengers hurt by an impaired driver may have claims even if they were not driving, did not own the vehicle, or were riding with the person who caused the crash.

Pedestrian & Cyclists

People walking or riding bikes have little protection when an impaired driver hits them. These claims often need quick evidence review and careful insurance handling.

Fatal DUI Crashes

When impaired driving takes a life, the family needs space to grieve while the legal side is handled with care, urgency, and respect.

You Shouldn’t Have to Fight This Alone

A drunk or impaired driver made a choice, and now you are the one dealing with the pain, the bills, the missed work, the anger, and the questions. That is not fair. And you should not have to sit across from an insurance company that wants to shrink what happened into a claim number.

Katz & Associates steps in to protect you, preserve the evidence, deal with the insurer, and push for the compensation you deserve. When the other side tries to minimize the harm, we take the fight to them.

Call (772) 933-5289 before you sign anything, give a recorded statement, or accept an offer.

THE EVIDENCE CAN TELL THE STORY

The Details That Can Strengthen Your Claim

Police Reports

Crash reports, arrest records, citations, officer observations, and field sobriety details may help show what happened.

Toxicology Evidence

Breath, blood, urine, or other impairment evidence can become important when proving unsafe driving.

Witness Accounts

Passengers, other drivers, pedestrians, officers, nearby businesses, and bystanders may help support the claim.

Video Footage

Bodycam footage, dashcam footage, surveillance video, traffic cameras, and nearby business cameras may capture important details.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

Insurance, Evidence, and Deadlines Can Affect Your Claim

A DUI arrest may help show what happened, but it does not force the insurance company to treat the injury claim fairly. The civil claim still needs proof, documentation, and careful handling.

A DUI arrest does not guarantee the insurer will pay fairly.
Police and toxicology records can matter.
Serious injuries may need more than quick settlement money.
Filing deadlines can be strict.

Do not risk your rights. Let Katz & Associates handle the insurance pressure while you focus on healing.

This information is general, not legal advice. Every DUI accident claim is different.

Florida law defines DUI as driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle while normal faculties are impaired by alcohol, chemical substances, or controlled substances, or with a blood-alcohol or breath-alcohol level of 0.08 or more.

Questions You May Have After a DUI Crash

What if the other driver was arrested?

An arrest can help support the injury claim, but the insurance company may still dispute injuries, damages, coverage, or fault.

Do I need the criminal case to finish first?

Not always. The injury claim and criminal case are separate, but evidence from the DUI investigation may still matter.

Can I recover compensation after a DUI crash?

A claim may include medical bills, lost income, future care, pain and suffering, property damage, and other losses tied to the crash.

Should I talk to the insurance company?

Be careful. Recorded statements, quick offers, and broad medical authorizations can be used to limit your claim.

What if the DUI crash caused a death?

Fatal DUI crashes require careful review of the evidence, insurance, responsible parties, and the losses suffered by surviving family members.

How long do I have to file a claim?

Florida gives injured people a limited time to bring many negligence claims. Some deadlines can depend on the facts, and waiting can make evidence harder to preserve. Florida law lists a two-year period for negligence actions, and comparative fault rules can affect recovery when fault is disputed.

Let Us Carry the Legal Fight From Here

After a DUI crash, you may be dealing with pain, grief, anger, medical bills, missed work, and pressure from insurance. You do not have to sort through the legal side while trying to recover.

Tell us what happened. Katz & Associates will review the evidence, deal with the insurance pressure, and help you understand the next step.

Call (772) 933-5289 or fill out the form to request a case review.

Local DUI Accident Support Across the Treasure Coast

DUI crashes can happen after nights out, holiday weekends, late shifts, beach traffic, restaurants, bars, events, and busy local roadways. Katz & Associates helps injured drivers, passengers, pedestrians, cyclists, and families across Florida, with focused support throughout the Treasure Coast.

Stuart DUI Accident Lawyer

Support for injured clients and families after impaired-driving crashes in Stuart and nearby Martin County communities.

Port St. Lucie DUI Accident Lawyer

Help for DUI accident claims involving serious injuries, insurance disputes, police reports, and crash evidence in Port St. Lucie.

Fort Pierce DUI Accident Lawyer

Guidance for injured victims and families after impaired-driving crashes in Fort Pierce and nearby St. Lucie County areas.