In all fifty states, it’s against the law to drive while intoxicated due to excessive amounts of alcohol or drugs. When someone who is drunk or high gets behind the wheel of a car, they are committing a serious crime that can result in injury or death to passengers and pedestrians, as well as cause substantial property damage. As such, if you’ve suffered injuries or lost a loved one due to the recklessness of a drunk driver, it’s very likely that you are entitled to compensation under Florida law.
How Criminal DUI Charges Affect a Civil Injury Case
It is important to understand that the drunk driver’s criminal charges do not control your ability to pursue a civil claim. While a DUI conviction can serve as strong evidence in your injury or wrongful death lawsuit, it is not required for you to win your case.








