Tampa Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer

Making Sure We Protect Your Interests and Rights

Drunk drivers are subject to serious penalties.

In addition to criminal prosecution, victims can obtain compensation from the driver for:

• Medical bills
• Costs of rehabilitation
• Long-term therapy
• Prescriptions
• Property damage
• Transportation to and from doctor’s visits
• Wages and future earnings lost
• Wrongful death

At Boohoff Law, we have several Tampa drunk driving accident lawyers skilled at representing people injured in car accidents. We don’t charge you unless we win your case.​

We Care About DUI Accidents in Tampa

Drunk driving is never acceptable. Our lawyers fight to hold drunk drivers responsible when they cause a crash and leave you in a painful situation. We have litigated countless cases involving accident injuries and fatalities caused by drunk driving, so we know how devastating these cases can be. Focus on healing by letting Boohoff Law care for you and your case. ​

Who We Are

Boohoff Law returns millions of dollars to our clients every month. Thousands of injury victims rely on us. We have successfully handled countless cases involving personal injuries. By fighting for our clients, we hope to ensure they receive the financial compensation and justice they deserve.​

Why Hire Us?

For years, we have been fighting for the rights of injured Tampa Bay residents. Our efforts have benefitted thousands of clients. We rank among the Top 10 law firms in terms of client satisfaction by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys.

Contact us to find out how we can help you. We are rated one of Tampa’s top law firms, taking a results-oriented perspective when handling clients’ cases. You deserve a Tampa drunk driving accident attorney who will fight skillfully on your behalf. We have attorneys and staff who commit to protecting your rights.​

Why You Should File a Drunk Driving Injury Claim?

A compensation claim will require you to prove that the drunk driver caused the accident and injured you. DUI charges, jail time, and fines can apply if a driver is found guilty. The driver will likely lose their driver’s license for some time.

People file lawsuits or insurance claims for drunk driving accidents for the following reasons:​

Severe Injury

Physical injuries caused by drunk driving, like neck injuries, brain injuries, and disfigurement, can require long-term hospitalization and rehabilitation. It is also possible to suffer psychological damage that can last a lifetime.​

Property Damage

If the drunk driver caused damage to your property, they might face a DUI charge with property damage. The driver faces a year in jail and a $1,000 fine if convicted.​

Wrongful Death

DUI manslaughter can become a felony offense if a drunk driver kills your loved one. This DUI offense in Florida is punishable by up to five years in jail for first-time offenders and up to six months for those with a prior offense within ten years.

Depending on the circumstances, drunk driving can carry a prison sentence of up to 15 years and significant fines between $500 and $5,000. In addition, the state can revoke their driver’s license for two years.

Contact us today for a free legal consultation with our Tampa drunk driving accident lawyers. ​

You Can Hold DUI Drivers Liable Even Without a DUI Conviction

You can pursue an injury case regardless of whether the driver faced criminal DUI charges. You can still receive compensation if you prove that the drunk driver was at fault.​

Florida DUIs

Under Florida law, a driver who has a blood alcohol concentration greater than 0.08 is illegal to operate a vehicle. Drunk driving is still an offense even if you feel you are okay to drive.

Our attorneys will show that a driver’s alcohol content impaired driving ability.

Without the assistance of an experienced attorney, drunk driving cases can quickly become tedious and difficult to handle.

An attorney in Tampa who handles drunk driving accidents can help you determine the merit of your case to help you receive compensation. Get a better understanding of your case by contacting Boohoff Law for a free consultation.​

Learn These State Laws

As a victim of a drunk driving accident, you can pursue compensation for your injuries by filing a personal injury claim. Please note that your claim may be affected by specific laws.​

Statute of Limitations

Per Florida statutes, you have four years after the accident to file a lawsuit. The court will not hear your case if you fail to file it within four years. A longer filing period may apply if you did not discover your injury until some time after the incident that caused it.​

Caps on Compensation

Personal injury cases in Florida are not subject to damage caps. The jury will award you considerable compensation depending on the merits of your injuries. You need a Tampa drunk driving accident attorney to prove that you are entitled to medical expenses, lost wages or reduced employment opportunities, pain and suffering, and other damages.

A drunk driving accident can leave you or a loved one with severe and painful injuries that need to be treated to get back to your usual well-being. Your compensation may be as much as you deserve.​

Representing You Is What We Do

When a drunk driver gets into an accident, injuries may range from minor cuts and bruises to severe medical conditions like traumatic brain injuries, paralysis, or other permanent disabilities. A few months after an injury, symptoms may appear, and psychological damage may also require long-term medical attention.

Always hire an accident lawyer if you or a loved one was in an accident due to a drunk driver.

For a free consultation, please contact us today. We can assist you in recovering and moving forward after an accident. You can get the necessary treatment and obtain financial compensation if we successfully pursue your claim. If the other party challenges your compensation claim, you can count on us to provide the legal representation you need.​

Accidents Due to Drunk Drivers Can Negatively Impact Lives for Years to Come

Florida drivers report drinking more than the legal limit while behind the wheel 2.1 percent of the time.

About 500 alcohol-related crashes occur annually in the Tampa area, causing hundreds of injuries.

It is more difficult for drunk drivers to drive safely than sober drivers. As a result, their reactions slow down, they make bad decisions, and they have poor concentration, all of which can greatly affect other drivers. ​

Traumatic Brain Injury

A high-impact collision often results in traumatic brain injury (TBI). When you think of traumatic brain injury, memory loss is often the first thing that comes to mind, but you also have to consider the loss of concentration and focus that often accompanies a TBI. Victims may also struggle with ongoing coordination, balance, and sensory concerns or have trouble controlling their emotions after a TBI.

People who suffer a TBI may experience personality changes or dramatic mood swings. Therefore, returning to work can be challenging for victims of TBI. There is no guarantee that symptoms of mild TBI will disappear completely after the initial accident, as many people with mild TBI continue to have symptoms even a year or longer after the incident.

It is possible for victims of severe TBI to never fully regain their normal functioning.​

Spinal Cord Injury

The spinal cord can sustain severe trauma in an accident involving drunk driving. There is a risk that this may sever the spinal cord. A partial spinal cord injury can result in decreased mobility and sensation below the injury site, and a complete spinal cord injury can prevent the victim from moving.

As a result, the victim may not only have to live in a wheelchair but cannot take on their normal job responsibilities. Some, like manual laborers, never work again.

Even after they return home, victims of spinal cord injuries may require long-term skilled nursing care. They may also find it difficult to pursue many of the hobbies and activities they previously enjoyed, or they may have to find new hobbies, especially if they previously engaged in extreme physical activities.​

Amputation

Alcohol-related driving accidents may result in limb amputations as a result of the force of the crash. Drunk driving crashes can rip a limb from the body. Occasionally, victims may suffer severe crushing injuries that require the amputation of the limb due to the patient’s long-term prognosis. In the case of decreased blood flow to the affected area, victims may lose limbs.

Amputations can permanently alter people’s lives. They might need to relearn many activities. A prosthetic device can restore normal mobility to some extent for amputees; however, there are limitations to these devices. Furthermore, most prosthetic devices require replacement every three to five years, making prosthetics an ongoing expense for victims.​

Burns

The car may catch fire in a severe accident, especially if the gas tank is punctured. As a result, trapped victims may suffer severe burns, especially those who cannot freely move. The impact of drunk driving accidents on big trucks carrying chemicals can be even more severe and result in chemical burns.

Burns are highly prone to complications and take a long time to heal. Scars left behind by these acts commonly impact the self-esteem and social interactions of the victim for years to come. Those who suffer severe burns may experience more physical pain than those with other injuries.

Fractured Bones

Auto accidents can cause multiple broken bones for the occupants of both vehicles. The force of the accident often forces drivers to get thrown into the steering wheel. Drivers may break their arms and hands as they attempt to brace on the steering wheel. Surgical treatment is often necessary to properly set fractured bones and ensure they heal fully. In the short term, broken bones can limit the victim’s mobility.

The victim may have difficulty completing job duties behind a desk after suffering broken hands and arms. In many cases, even after physical therapy and full treatment, victims still struggle to move their affected limbs. Having multiple broken bones complicates recovery even further.​

Victims of drunk driving accidents often incur substantial medical bills and high expenses. You may recover compensation if you suffered an injury in an accident caused by a drunk driver’s negligence.

You may not know how to prove the cause of your accident. A personal injury attorney can help you identify the responsible party, collect evidence that will help support your case, and ensure that you understand your rights and the long-term implications of the accident.

Contact us at Boohoff Law today at (813) 725-5606 to learn more about your rights as a Tampa drunk driving accident victim and how we can help.