A drunk driving accident can cause life-changing personal injuries, expensive medical bills, serious property damage, loss of life, and other damages. Victims in Cincinnati can receive payment for these losses through a successful civil claim. Victims and their attorneys will have the burden to prove four main elements.
Duty of care. Every driver owes others a duty to exercise reasonable care when controlling their vehicles.
Breach of duty. Driving under the influence of alcohol is a breach of a driver’s duties because it impacts the ability to drive safely.
Causation. The driver’s breach of duty must be the proximate cause of the car accident and claimed damages.
Damages. The victim must have suffered real damages in the crash, such as physical injuries or property damage.
A lawyer can remove the burden of proof from your shoulders. Your lawyer can gather evidence and present it to an insurance company, judge, or jury on your behalf, while you concentrate on healing from your injuries.