Royal Oak Drunk Driving Accident Attorneys

Pursuing Compensation for Detroit Metro Area Clients Injured by Drivers Under the Influence

A drunk driving accident is never just an accident; it's the result of a choice someone else made, and you shouldn't be the one who pays for it. At Garrison Law, our car accident attorneys have spent over two decades pursuing justice for Michigan families harmed by impaired drivers, recovering millions of dollars in settlements while taking on insurance companies that would rather minimize your claim than make it right. We know how devastating these cases can be, and we bring the same trial-ready preparation to every one we handle.

Drunk driving cases often involve more than one responsible party, which means finding every available source of compensation takes real investigative work. Our team knows where to look and how to build a case that holds up.

Call (888) 455-2115 or contact Garrison Law online to request a free consultation about your Royal Oak drunk driving accident injury. We are available to work on a contingency fee basis.

Establishing Fault and What You May Be Owed

To prove that a drunk driver caused your injury, our team typically starts with the same evidence used in a criminal case, such as police reports, blood alcohol results, and witness accounts, but a civil claim only requires showing it's more likely than not that intoxication caused the crash, a lower bar than a criminal conviction demands. That means that even if criminal charges are reduced or dismissed, your right to compensation can still stand on its own.

Michigan law also allows victims to pursue the business that served the driver. Under our state's Dram Shop Act (MCL 436.1801), our attorneys can hold a bar, restaurant, or retailer that sells alcohol to someone who is visibly intoxicated financially responsible by proving that the service contributed to your injuries. These claims must include written notice to the establishment within 120 days of hiring an attorney and generally must be filed within two years, so timing matters. Beyond standard damages like medical costs and lost wages, Michigan also permits our attorneys to seek exemplary damages in drunk driving cases, reflecting the added severity of a driver's choice to get behind the wheel impaired.