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.
If you were hurt or disabled in an alcohol-related accident, or a loved one was killed by a drunk driver, the attorneys at Metzger & Kleiner are here for you. For decades we have been helping victims injured by drunk and careless drivers in the Philadelphia area.
If You've Been Hurt by a Drunk Driver, We Can Help
We fight hard to hold drunk drivers responsible for their reckless and negligent conduct. We also bring so-called "dram shop" actions against negligent bars, stop-and-gos, taverns and restaurants for damages caused by illegal liquor sales.
No Upfront Fees or Costs - Free Home and Hospital Visits
Call 1-866-847-4170 or contact us by e-mail to schedule a meeting with a caring and experienced personal injury lawyer at our offices in Lehigh Valley or Philadelphia. The case evaluation is free and we will charge you no attorneys fees unless we recover money for you.
Seeking Maximum Damages To Compensate You and Punish the Drunk Driver
In personal injury and wrongful death claims involving alcohol-related accidents, the attorneys at our firm investigate all possible sources of 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. They 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 or spinal cord injury or the loss of a limb, the drunken 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-gos and other establishments that sell alcohol can be sued if an accident resulted from 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.
Don't Talk to Anyone Before You Talk to an Experienced Lawyer
If you or a loved one has been injured in an alcohol-related car accident or other motor vehicle accident, contact our firm to discuss your case. If your injuries prevent travel to one of our offices, we can visit you at home or in the hospital.
