You did everything right, and someone else's decision to get behind the wheel drunk still upended your life. Now you're facing painful injuries and a growing stack of medical bills. Our drunk driving accident lawyers in Phoenix represent people across Arizona who have been injured by impaired drivers. We focus on the work of getting you a fair settlement so you can focus on your recovery and rebuilding your life.
Ybarra Maldonado Law Group is available 24/7 and has a bilingual team in English and Spanish. Call (602) 905-9299 today. We can meet virtually for your convenience.
Turning Proof of Impairment into Leverage for Your Recovery
It's worth understanding an important distinction. Your civil claim for compensation is entirely separate from any criminal prosecution the state may pursue against the driver. The two move on different tracks with different goals.
However, evidence gathered during the criminal investigation can still be highly relevant to your case.
That’s because the essence of a personal injury claim is proof that the other party was negligent. If law enforcement has found proof of intoxication, that fact alone goes a long way toward meeting that burden.
That proof can take many forms:
Police reports documenting the officer's observations
The results of field sobriety testing
Chemical test results measuring blood alcohol concentration,
Statements from witnesses who saw the driver before or during the crash
Surveillance or dashcam footage
Formal accident reconstruction
Assembled together, they help paint a clear picture of what happened and why the other driver bears responsibility.
In addition to standard compensatory damages for medical costs and lost income, victims of drunk driving accidents in Arizona may also be entitled to pursue punitive damages under state law.
Unlike typical negligence claims, where recovery is limited to actual financial losses, Arizona courts allow punitive damages in cases where clear and convincing evidence demonstrates that a driver acted with an "evil mind" by consciously disregarding a severe risk of harm to others.
Furthermore, under Arizona's dram shop statute (A.R.S. § 4-311), liability may extend beyond the driver to a commercial bar, restaurant, or liquor licensee that knowingly served alcohol to an obviously intoxicated person who subsequently caused a crash.
With experience in these cases that goes back to 2012, our drunk driving accident attorneys leave no stone unturned in an effort to secure the settlement you deserve.
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We stand alongside people who have been targeted, mistreated, or denied access to the legal system, providing compassionate representation when it matters most.
Rooted in the Community
We come from the communities we serve, giving us a deeper understanding of the challenges our clients face and the fight it takes to protect their rights.
Every Team Member is Bilingual
Our 100% bilingual team makes it easier for clients to be heard, understood, and represented with confidence in both English and Spanish.
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We combine proven legal experience with a history of civil rights advocacy, fighting for our clients wherever justice demands it.
Get a Free Consultation Today to Discuss Your Case
You shouldn't have to carry the fallout of someone else's reckless choice, financially or otherwise. A brief, no-pressure conversation can help you understand where you stand and what your claim may be worth, with no obligation to move forward.
Rooted in a long tradition of grassroots activism and the defense of civil rights, Ybarra Maldonado Law Group brings fierce courtroom advocacy together with representation that stays attuned to our clients' backgrounds and communities. Our office is on Central Avenue in Phoenix, near the 10 and the 51, with quick access to local and federal courthouses, and we serve clients across the state of Arizona.
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