Philadelphia Drunk Driving Accident Attorneys
Justice for Victims of Drunk Drivers
Despite increased enforcement and tougher DUI/DWI laws, drunk driving remains one of the leading causes of fatal car accidents and accidents causing serious injuries. Alcohol-related accidents cause untold grief and misery for countless people across Pennsylvania and the country.
At Metzger & Kleiner, we have more than 40 years of experience protecting the rights of personal injury victims throughout the Philadelphia metro area and the Lehigh Valley. The hallmark of our practice is our commitment to personal service and attention. We understand the stress and anxiety you can feel after a personal injury. Our Philadelphia drunk driving accident attorneys work hard to be available and accessible whenever you need to talk with us. We will keep you updated regarding all developments in your case and will carefully explain your rights and options, as well as your chances of success.
To arrange a confidential consultation, contact our office online or call us at 215-567-6616 in Philadelphia, or 610-435-7400 in the Lehigh Valley. Your first consultation is free.
Seeking Maximum Damages to Compensate You and Punish the Drunk Driver
In personal injury and wrongful death claims involving alcohol-related accidents, the Philadelphia personal injury lawyers at our firm investigate all possible sources of financial recovery. Whether you were the driver or a passenger in a car struck by a drunk driver, or you were a passenger in a vehicle driven by a drunk driver, you deserve compensation for your losses.
We seek compensatory damages from drunk drivers for injuries and deaths caused by alcohol-related accidents. Compensatory damages are designed to make up for the actual physical and financial harm caused by the accident. These damages can include money for pain, discomfort, suffering, disability, medical expenses, wage loss and other costs of a serious injury or wrongful death.
We also seek punitive damages, those meant to punish the drunk driver and deter others from driving while intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Because alcohol-related accidents frequently cause such serious injuries as paraplegia, quadriplegia, brain damage, spinal cord injury or the loss of a limb, the drunk driver’s insurance often is sometimes not enough to cover the victim’s losses. Our lawyers investigate and pursue claims against the injured person’s own underinsured and uninsured driver’s coverage when possible to help bridge the gap between compensation and expenses.
Dram Shop, Liquor Liability and Social Host Lawsuits in Pennsylvania
In addition to claims against the drunk driver and other insurance companies, our firm investigates all alcohol-related accidents for potential dram shop or liquor liability. In Pennsylvania, bars, taverns, stop-and-go locations and other establishments that sell alcohol can be sued if an accident resulted from their illegal sales. Bars who sell to minors, fail to check IDs or continue to serve obviously intoxicated customers may be responsible for an accident that results from their negligence.
Social hosts, such as homeowners who throw alcohol parties for teenagers, can also face liability for injuries and deaths caused by an intoxicated minor who was drinking at their home.
Contact Our Office
If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident in Pennsylvania involving a drunk driver, contact us online or call our office at 215-567-6616 in Philadelphia, or 610-435-7400 in the Lehigh Valley to set up a free initial consultation. We will schedule a visit at your home or the hospital if necessary.
We handle all drunk driver motor vehicle accident claims on a contingency basis. We won’t charge legal fees unless we recover compensation for your losses.