INJURED BY A DRUNK DRIVER? CALL AN EXPERIENCED DUI ACCIDENT LAWYER.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a drunk driver in Hawaii, you have legal options, and a Honolulu DUI accident lawyer at Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks & Fairbanks can help. Drunk driving cases involve more than just a drunk driver — where the drinking took place, who provided the alcohol, whether the driver was of legal age and other factors may be involved.
At the law firm of Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks & Fairbanks, we are experienced in dealing with serious injuries following an accident involving someone driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated (DUI/DWI). Contact our Honolulu DUI accident attorney to discuss your case.
HELPING YOU SEEK COMPENSATION AFTER A DRUNK DRIVING ACCIDENT
An individual who is injured by a drunk driver can seek compensation to cover accident-related expenses such as:
- Medical bills,
- Rehabilitative costs,
- Pain and suffering, and
- Lost wages.
The person who was drinking and driving likely also will be criminally prosecuted for DUI/DWI.
DRAM SHOP (LIQUOR LIABILITY) LAWS IN HAWAII
The person who decides to drink and drive is ultimately responsible for his or her actions. However, a business that serves liquor such as a bar, restaurant or nightclub may be liable if it serves alcohol to an intoxicated driver.
This office established Hawaii’s dram shop law in a case where a man was killed by a drunk driver who was served too many drinks at a bar. We also established the law that employers that serve too much alcohol to employees are responsible for resulting drunk driving injuries.
The Hawaii Supreme Court ruled that an injured person may recover damages from a business that provided alcohol to an intoxicated driver in violation of the liquor control statute, even without a dram shop law.
Our law firm can help determine if a bar, restaurant, or hotel also may be responsible for causing the car accident. If so, we can guide you in taking appropriate legal action.
SEARCHING FOR “DUI ACCIDENT LAWYER NEAR ME”? LOOK NO FURTHER – SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION TODAY
To schedule a free initial consultation to talk about your rights if you were injured by a drunk driver, contact our car accident attorneys today by sending us an email or calling us at 808-524-1433.