Being involved in a car accident can be a traumatic and life altering event. The impact of an accident upon the victim can be made even worse if at-fault party was under the influence of alcohol or controlled substance at the time of the accident.

The State of Minnesota considers an individual to be illegally operating a motor vehicle if they have:

1. an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more;
2. an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or more, if the person was driving commercial motor vehicle; or
3. the presence of a controlled substance in their system.

Minn. Stat. 169A.52

The lawyers at Palmer O’Dea Law Firm can help an individual that has been injured by a drunken driver. In many cases, we can help handle a lawsuit against:

1. the insurance company of the drunken driver;
2. the bar that overserved the drunken driver, if any; and
3. the drunken driver themselves, if punitive damages are warranted.

It is especially important to move quickly when an accident involves a drunken driver so we may begin our initial investigation and serve the appropriate notices in a timely fashion. Contact the attorneys at Palmer O’Dea Law Firm today to make an appointment for a free, in-person consultation.