Civil Claims Are Separate From Criminal Charges
When a drunk driver is arrested, the state pursues criminal charges, but that process is designed to punish the driver, not to compensate you. A separate civil injury claim is how victims recover for their medical bills, lost income, and suffering. You do not have to wait for the criminal case to conclude, and a conviction is not required for you to recover.
Punitive Damages Against Drunk Drivers
Because impaired driving is a conscious, reckless choice, Alaska law may allow punitive damages in addition to compensation for your actual losses. Punitive damages are meant to punish especially dangerous conduct and deter others. These claims require careful legal handling, and we know how to build and present them effectively.
Dram Shop Liability in Alaska
Alaska law can hold a licensed establishment responsible if it served alcohol to an obviously intoxicated person or to a minor who then caused a crash. These dram shop claims add another source of accountability and compensation. Investigating them requires moving quickly to obtain receipts, surveillance footage, and server testimony before evidence disappears.
Standing Up for Victims and Families
Few injuries feel more unjust than those caused by a drunk driver. We bring both compassion and aggression to these cases, supporting victims and grieving families while pursuing every dollar and every form of accountability the law allows.
Injured in Alaska? Get a free, confidential case review today. There's no obligation, and you pay no fee unless you win. Call 973-566-5599.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nothing upfront. Our network attorneys work on contingency — you pay no fee unless they win compensation for you. Your case review is free.
Generally two years from the date of injury under Alaska's statute of limitations, though exceptions exist. Contact us promptly to protect your rights.
You may recover medical expenses, lost wages and earning capacity, property damage, and non-economic damages like pain and suffering. In some cases, punitive damages may apply.