Drunk Driving Accidents Attorneys in Salt Lake City
We Pursue All Avenues of Compensation, from the Driver to the Bar that Overserved
Some of the most serious automobile collisions are drug and alcohol-related. In the United States, about 28 people die every day just from crashes involving alcohol.
Getting behind the wheel of a car while legally drunk is more than just a criminal act. It is one of the highest forms of negligence that leads to serious injuries and death.
DUI laws in Utah and throughout the country are more stringent than ever, but that does little to address the civil damages related to seriously injured individuals or family members who have lost a loved one.
Put a Dedicated Advocate on Your Side
At Cutt, Kendell & Olson, we go beyond the criminal aspects of a drunk driving accident to hold the negligent party financially accountable for your injuries. Criminal penalties do not compensate victims—but a thorough and compellingly put forth injury claim can.
Our Salt Lake City DUI accident lawyers have recovered millions in relief for our clients over the years and we're ready to explore your options in the wake of a drunk driving accident.
Victims deserve a voice in this process. Call our team at (801) 901-3470 to start exploring your legal options.
The Facts About DUI
About 31% of all motor vehicle fatalities in the United State are alcohol-related. One of the reasons DUI crashes are so deadly is that drugs and alcohol affect a person’s coordination and judgment. As a result, even people who would never intentionally hurt anyone become potentially lethal if they drive under the influence.
The more intoxicated a driver is, the more dangerous he or she becomes. We have handled numerous cases where the drunk driver is so impaired that he or she drives the wrong direction on the freeway and collides with oncoming traffic. The results of these crashes are devastating.
Punitive Damages for Criminal Negligence
All drivers, including impaired drivers, are liable for any damage they cause as a result of negligent driving. However, an intoxicated driver who hurts someone in an accident can be liable, not only for the physical damage caused but for punitive damages as well.
Punitive damages are an additional category of damages that are intended to punish and deter wrongdoing. Intoxicated drivers can be liable for punitive damages if it is shown that their decision to drive under the influence was knowing and reckless. Whether a drunk driver will ultimately be liable for punitive damages requires careful investigation into the facts and analysis of the law.
Seeking Maximum Compensation with Dram Shop Liability
At Cutt, Kendell & Olson, we have the experience and resources you need to prove the facts of your drunk driving accident case. While the impaired driver is clearly at fault, there may be more to the story. The bar that they left prior to the accident may have knowingly served too much alcohol, resulting in a dram shop liability claim against that establishment.
Only the most seasoned and knowledgeable drunk driving accident attorneys can get through these complexities and hold the responsible parties accountable. As a preeminent personal injury law firm in Salt Lake City, we have that ability and are dedicated to seeing that justice is served for our injured and grieving clients.
We're ready to help you navigate your claim. Contact us today to request a free case evaluation now.
Hear From Our Happy Clients
At Cutt, Kendell & Olson, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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"Great people, great firm."
Margie Coles was wonderful and hardworking. This firm's performance on my behalf was definitely 5 stars, from the receptionist to the name partner who represented me.
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"I was seriously injured in a car accident, and from the time he came on my case Christopher Higley was an excellent lawyer."
I hope I don't need to use CKO and Christopher Higley again, but I have already recommended them/him to a close friend and would recommend again to others.
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"I highly recommend the firm. It is conformed by a team of highly ethical and professional attorneys who resolved my case favorably in a fair and efficient way; with a special mention to Lena Daggs and Eric Olson"
I highly recommend the firm. It is conformed by a team of highly ethical and professional attorneys who resolved my case favorably in a fair and efficient way; with a special mention to Lena Daggs and Eric Olson.
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"We highly recommend this firm!"
Mr. Morris handled our case with extreme professionalism and was very quick to get us updates.
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"Jackie was a lifesaver for me and my daughters after our car accident."
She was non-intimidating, explained all of the legal information well and answered all of our questions. She was professional, knowledgeable, patient and pleasant to work with.
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"David was excellent to work with."
He took over the legal process for our family, so we could focus on helping our injured child to heal. We will never be able to express our gratitude for how he helped us through a very difficult and overwhelming process with positive results.
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"Nate and Chris have been absolutely amazing to work with. I couldn't have asked for a better pair of attorneys to work on my case."
Nate and Chris have been absolutely amazing to work with. I couldn't have asked for a better pair of attorneys to work on my case.
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"Jordan was very professional in every way."
He always had great advice for our family and we put our trust into him and he got everything we deserved for our case. Our family will definitely refer Jordan and his firm.
- Angie