Port Orange Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer

Pursue Justice with Politis & Matovina, P.A.

In 2018 in Florida alone, drunk driving fatalities made up 11.8% of all traffic fatalities with a total of 372 deaths. Few accidents are more frightening or confusing than those involving a drunk driver. If you have been injured in an accident caused by the recklessness of a driver under the influence, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses, including payment for your medical bills, lost wages, property damage and pain and suffering. Unfortunately, the unique challenges associated with drunk driving accidents can be difficult to address without an experienced attorney.

At Politis & Matovina, P.A., we utilize over a century of collective experience and a unique background in criminal prosecution to offer representation to drunk driving accident victims in Central Florida and nationwide. With two former State prosecutors on staff, we are uniquely suited to help you address the many facets of the compensation recovery process.

Since our founding, we have recovered more than $200 million on behalf of our clients.

Our Approach to Drunk Driving Cases

Drunk driving accident cases are unique in that they involve a criminal case as well as a civil personal injury case. Our background in criminal prosecution gives us insight into the criminal process and allows us to offer advice on your options for pursuing punitive damages in addition to compensation for your losses.

We can even work with the prosecution to help improve their case, thus improving your chances of obtaining justice.

On your behalf, our drunk driving accident lawyers in Port Orange will:

• Conduct a thorough investigation of the accident
• Obtain all evidence, including witness statements
• Gather police and medical reports
• Attempt to negotiate a settlement with the insurance company
• Work with prosecutors during the criminal proceedings stemming from the accident
• Seek punitive damages during the criminal process
• Take your case to court if a settlement should prove impossible

From our initial investigation, we will help you prepare the strongest case possible, improving our negotiation position as well as your chances of obtaining a favorable judgment should your case require court intervention.

2019 Drunk Driving Statistics & Habits

Drunk driving is a widespread issue in the United States, as evidenced by this data from The Zebra:

• About 20% of middle-aged Americans know someone who died in a drunk driving accident
• Nearly 40% of college students believe they are safe to drive after having 3 or 4 drinks
• About 10% of drivers think they can still drive safely after 5 or 6 drinks
• Less than 50% of people use rideshare services to get home after a night of drinking

Based on this most-recent survey data, it is clear that drunk driving is not taken as seriously as it should be by the average motorists. The information also helps explain a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) study that calculated 10,511 DUI deaths in 2018 across the country, which is more than once every hour. The same study also found that two-thirds of all fatal DUI crashes involved at least one driver with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level at or above 0.15, which is nearly double the legal limit.

With so many reckless motorists drinking and driving every day, you need to be aware that they could be on the road whenever you go out. Keep our law firm’s number – (386) 333-6613 – at all times in case you need to dial a drunk driving accident lawyer in a hurry.

Call a Port Orange Drunk Driving Accident Attorney Today!

Contact our office to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case with one of our experienced drunk driving accident attorneys. By helping you understand the steps in the recovery process, and the criminal process relating to the drunk driving charges against the other driver, we work to alleviate your worry and allow you to focus on your physical recovery.

We offer a comfortable office environment to discuss your injury concerns securely and are fluent in many languages, including Spanish, French, Greek, Russian and English. To further reduce your concerns during this difficult time, we offer our services on a contingent fee basis, meaning that you only pay for our services if we are successful in helping you recover compensation for your losses.