Louisiana has one of the highest rates of alcohol-related crash deaths in the country. When an impaired driver injures you or kills a loved one, you have the right to pursue full compensation — and potentially additional damages.
Holding Drunk Drivers Accountable
A drunk driver's criminal case is separate from your civil injury claim. Even if the criminal case is dismissed or reduced, you can still pursue a civil claim for your injuries. A drunk-driving conviction can serve as strong evidence of negligence in your civil case.
Louisiana law may also allow claims against a bar or restaurant under limited circumstances, and the at-fault driver's egregious conduct can support a larger settlement.
Why Act Quickly
Evidence in DUI crashes — toxicology results, surveillance video, and witness memories — can fade fast. Getting an attorney involved early helps preserve the proof needed to maximize your recovery.
How Injury Claim Team Helps
Injury Claim Team is not a law firm — we are a free service that connects injured Louisianans with experienced personal injury attorneys who handle drunk driving accident cases. There is no cost to you to be matched, and the attorneys in our network charge no fee unless they win your case. Call 973-566-5599 or request a free review and a specialist will reach out within the hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nothing upfront. Our network attorneys work on a contingency-fee basis — no fee unless they recover compensation for you. Your case review is always free and confidential.
For injuries occurring on or after July 1, 2024, Louisiana's prescriptive period is generally two years; it was one year for earlier injuries. Claims involving government entities may have shorter deadlines, so it is important to act quickly.
Louisiana follows a pure comparative fault rule, so you can still recover compensation even if you were partly responsible — your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault.
Every case is different. Value depends on the severity of your injuries, your medical costs and future care, lost income, the clarity of fault, and available insurance. A free case review is the best way to understand your claim.