How Can I Get Compensation After a Collision With a Drunk Driver?

 Posted on March 28, 2025 in Personal Injury

A car crash with a drunk driver can be a harrowing experience to live through. It may even be your closest brush with death. If you or a loved one has been injured by a drunk motorist, you may have grounds to file a personal injury claim against the driver at fault. An Ohio car accident attorney can fight for your right to compensation, holding the drunk driver accountable for your damages.

 The Law Office of Whitney K.S. Miller, LLC stands as a devoted advocate for car accident victims. We believe that negligent, reckless drivers should be made to answer for the harm they cause other people. To that end, our personal injury attorneys will carry out a full investigation into the drunk driving accident to identify everyone at fault, pushing for maximum compensation.

Call The Police

One of the first things you should do after any car accident, but especially a drunk driving accident, is to call the police. The main purpose of this call is to get a police report in writing, which can serve as critical evidence for your claim. The police officer can also help you get the other driver’s insurance information at the site of the accident.

If there is strong evidence to suggest that the driver was under the influence, the police officer will likely name the other driver at fault in the report. At The Law Office of Whitney K.S. Miller, LLC, we can help you get a copy of the police report before we enter negotiations with the other driver’s insurance company.

Gather Evidence

To increase the chances of securing compensation, you will have to prove that the other driver caused the accident. Fortunately, you may have an easier time with this step if the other driver was cited for OVI. Witness testimony, traffic cameras, and debris on the road can help to reconstruct the crash and determine who was at fault.

If you have been hospitalized due to your injuries from an OVI accident, you may not have the time, energy, or resources to investigate a crash. Our lawyers can handle the hard work of evidence gathering for you so that you can recover in peace.

Once we have compiled all of the evidence we need, we can present your case to the other driver’s insurance company and speak on your behalf so that we can protect your rights.

Additional Sources of Compensation

Ohio has a dram shop law that allows victims of drunk driving accidents to recover additional compensation for their injuries. If a bar, restaurant, or other private establishment overserved a drunk patron, the owner could be held partially liable for your damages. At The Law Office of Whitney K.S. Miller, LLC, our lawyers can look for evidence such as receipts or recorded testimony to make a case for a dram shop claim.

Contact a Medina County, OH Car Accident Lawyer Today

If you have been injured by a drunk driver, you deserve fair compensation for your losses, economic or otherwise. At The Law Office of Whitney K.S. Miller, LLC, our Medina, OH personal injury attorneys are ready to represent you. Contact us at 330-725-4114 today to schedule a free consultation.