Nevada Drunk Driving Accident Attorney Las Vegas
Las Vegas’s 24-hour culture and abundant nightlife make drunk driving accidents an unfortunately common occurrence in Clark County. When a drunk driver causes an accident that injures you, you have a personal injury claim against the driver for negligence — and in many cases, a punitive damages claim as well, since driving under the influence represents conscious disregard for the safety of others that Nevada courts regularly recognize as a basis for punitive damages. Marathon Law Group’s Las Vegas personal injury attorneys fight for full compensation for DUI accident victims and pursue every avenue of recovery available.
Dram Shop Liability in Nevada Drunk Driving Cases
Beyond the drunk driver, Nevada’s dram shop liability law allows injured victims to pursue claims against bars, restaurants, and other licensed alcohol vendors who served alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person who then caused an accident. Nevada Revised Statute 41.1305 imposes liability on liquor licensees who provide alcohol to a person who is visibly intoxicated when the licensee knew or reasonably should have known the person would soon be driving. Establishing dram shop liability requires evidence of visible intoxication at the time of service, which may come from security camera footage, witness statements from bar staff and other patrons, and blood alcohol level evidence reconstructed by toxicology experts. Marathon Law Group investigates and pursues dram shop claims when the evidence supports them.
Punitive Damages in Nevada DUI Accident Cases
Nevada allows punitive damages in personal injury cases where the defendant’s conduct was oppressive, fraudulent, or malicious — or involved conscious disregard of the rights or safety of others. Drunk driving — particularly repeat DUI offenders, drivers with extremely high blood alcohol levels, or drivers who fled the scene — regularly satisfies this standard. Punitive damages are awarded in addition to compensatory damages and are not subject to the same caps that apply in some other states. Marathon Law Group evaluates punitive damage potential in every DUI accident case we handle.
Contact Marathon Law Group — Las Vegas Drunk Driving Accident Attorneys
Hit by a drunk driver in Nevada? Marathon Law Group pursues every source of compensation including dram shop claims and punitive damages. Contact us for a free consultation.