Buffalo Drunk Driving Accident Attorney
Western New York Personal Injury Lawyer
Call Craig Small (716)847-2600
Drunk drivers put lives in danger.
Drunk drivers should be held accountable for their irresponsible behavior.
In New York State, you are considered intoxicated and driving under the influence (DWI/DUI) if your blood alcohol content (BAC) exceeds .08% of one gram of alcohol per liter in the bloodstream. Driving in excess of .04% constitutes driving while impaired. A criminal conviction or plea to DWI will result in an automatic finding of negligence against the defendant in your civil injury case.
If you have suffered injuries in a drunk driving accident, we can help. For a free initial consultation with Buffalo drunk driving lawyer Craig Z. Small, contact us online or call 716.847-2600.
We understand your anger and grief. And we can help.
As a Western NY personal injury attorney, Craig Small’s priority is to help our clients. As a sole practitioner, Craig Z. Small takes time to listen to clients and understand how a drunk driving accident has changed their lives.
Attorney Mr. Small has handled personal injury negligence claims and has been practicing in personal injury since 1994. He has handled many cases involving life-changing injuries such as:
What about New York’s “no-fault” law?
According to this law, you can only sue the drunk driver if you or your family member suffered “serious” injuries. Broken bones and significantly disabling or disfiguring injuries are considered “serious” injuries.
If an injury is considered “mild, minor or slight” there may be no recovery from the defendant’s insurance company.
If your injury is not serious as defined by the statute, you may receive compensation from your own “no-fault” insurance. In some cases, you may end up having to make a claim against your own insurance company for basic economic loss such as medical expenses, lost wages, and out-of-pocket expenses.
Damages for Pain and Suffering/Economic Losses
If you are seriously injured, you are entitled to money damages for pain and suffering. That is, we will make sure the insurance company pays you for the pain and disability the injuries have caused.
Erie County Personal Injury Lawyer
If you choose our law firm to handle your claim for injuries sustained in a drunk driving accident, you will work one-on-one with Buffalo New York drunk driving lawyer Craig Z. Small himself. For a free consultation, contact our firm online or call 716.847-2600.
