Justice for DUI Crash Victims
Pursuing maximum compensation for victims of drunk driving accidents. Serving Detroit, Wayne County, and all of Michigan.
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Why Choose HOV Law
Fighting for
DUI Accident Victims
DUI/DWI Expertise
Drunk driving cases carry unique legal advantages for victims. Impaired driving is negligence per se in most jurisdictions, making liability easier to prove in your Detroit case.
Punitive Damage Claims
Because drunk driving is a conscious, reckless choice, courts frequently award punitive damages to punish the drunk driver and deter others. We fight for these enhanced damages.
Multiple Liability Sources
Beyond the drunk driver, we investigate bars, restaurants, and social hosts who may have over-served the driver, pursuing dram shop liability claims for additional recovery.
Reckless Choices,
Maximum Accountability
Drunk driving is a choice — a reckless, inexcusable choice that kills and injures thousands of innocent people every year. Victims of drunk driving accidents deserve not just compensation, but justice. We pursue both.
Your Path to Recovery
We handle the legal complexities so you can focus on healing.
Police Report & BAC Evidence
We obtain the police report, breathalyzer/blood test results, field sobriety test footage, and dashcam/bodycam video from the DUI stop to establish the driver's impairment.
Criminal Case Coordination
We coordinate with the criminal prosecution against the drunk driver, using criminal evidence and proceedings to strengthen your civil case for compensation.
Dram Shop Investigation
We investigate whether a bar, restaurant, or social host illegally served alcohol to the driver when they were already visibly intoxicated, opening additional sources of recovery.
Maximum Damages
We pursue full compensatory damages plus punitive damages. Courts take drunk driving cases seriously, and substantial punitive awards are common.
Detroit Drunk Driving Accident Attorney — Maximum Accountability
Being injured by a drunk driver is one of the most infuriating experiences anyone can endure. Unlike other accidents where negligence is accidental, drunk driving is a deliberate, reckless choice. The driver chose to drink, chose to get behind the wheel, and chose to put innocent lives at risk.
At HOV Law, our Detroit drunk driving accident attorneys pursue maximum accountability — including punitive damages designed to punish the drunk driver beyond the basic compensation for your injuries. We also investigate whether bars or restaurants that over-served the driver share liability.
Free consultation. No fees unless we recover for you.
Why Drunk Driving Cases Are Different
- Drunk driving accident cases carry significant legal advantages for victims:
- Negligence Per Se — In most jurisdictions, driving with a BAC above the legal limit (0.08%) is negligence per se, meaning liability is essentially automatic. The victim doesn't need to separately prove the driver was careless.
- Punitive Damages — Because drunk driving is a conscious, voluntary act of recklessness, courts frequently award punitive damages on top of compensatory damages. These can significantly increase the total recovery.
- Criminal Case Leverage — The criminal DUI prosecution provides evidence that strengthens your civil case — BAC results, police reports, field sobriety tests, and potentially a guilty plea or conviction.
- Dram Shop Liability — If a bar, restaurant, or establishment served alcohol to someone who was visibly intoxicated (or a minor), they may share liability for the resulting accident. This provides an additional source of recovery.
- Social Host Liability — In some states, individuals who provide alcohol to guests at private parties may also be liable if an intoxicated guest causes an accident.
Drunk Driving Accident Compensation in Michigan
- Victims of drunk driving accidents in Michigan may be entitled to:
- Full medical expenses — Emergency treatment, surgery, hospitalization, rehabilitation, and ongoing care.
- Lost wages and earning capacity — Time missed from work during recovery and any permanent reduction in earning ability.
- Pain and suffering — Physical pain, emotional distress, PTSD, anxiety, and depression resulting from the accident.
- Punitive damages — Additional damages designed to punish the drunk driver for their reckless conduct and deter others.
- Loss of enjoyment of life — Compensation for the ways the accident has diminished your ability to enjoy daily activities.
- The statute of limitations for drunk driving accident claims in Michigan is 3 years for personal injury (MCL § 600.5805). Contact HOV Law immediately to protect your rights.
Michigan Laws That Affect Your Case
Statute of Limitations
In Michigan, you have a limited time to file your claim: 3 years for personal injury (MCL § 600.5805). Missing this deadline typically means you lose your right to compensation permanently.
“Time is your most valuable asset after an injury. Contact a Detroit attorney immediately to ensure your claim is preserved.”
Modified Comparative Negligence
Michigan follows a modified comparative fault system. You can recover damages only if you are less than 50% at fault. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault.
Michigan Insurance System
Michigan operates under a No-Fault (PIP required) system. Drivers choose PIP coverage levels; unlimited PIP was historically required but reformed in 2019.
Key Michigan Legal Facts
Local Knowledge: Detroit
High-Risk Roads & Highways
- I-94
- I-75
- Michigan Avenue
- Gratiot Avenue
- Telegraph Road
Local Courts
- Wayne County Circuit Court
- Third Judicial Circuit Court
- 36th District Court
Areas We Serve Near Detroit
- Dearborn
- Southfield
- Warren
- Livonia
- Redford Township
Detroit Landmarks
- Downtown Detroit
- Belle Isle
- Corktown
- Midtown
- The Renaissance Center
What Compensation May Cover
Under Michigan law, you may be entitled to recover damages for the full impact of your injuries.
Economic Damages
- • Medical bills (past & future)
- • Lost wages & earning capacity
- • Property damage
- • Rehabilitation costs
Non-Economic Damages
- • Pain and suffering
- • Mental anguish
- • Loss of consortium
- • Physical impairment
Other Personal Injury Services in Detroit
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Detroit Drunk Driving Accidents FAQs
Hit by a
Drunk Driver?
Drunk drivers should be held to the highest standard of accountability. Contact HOV Law for a free consultation with a Detroit DUI accident attorney.