Drunk Driving Lawyers

Jacksonville, Florida

Drunk Driving Accidents

Florida is known for its vacation spots and often its nightlife and party atmosphere. Unfortunately, some people get carried away and allow themselves to conduct themselves irresponsibly. Driving under the influence (DUI) commonly called drunk driving is the cause of many accidents that would otherwise not have happened. These accidents often cause terrible injury or death.

Drunk driving accidents are caused when driver has consumed enough alcohol to impair their normal senses thereby slowing reaction times or causing a false sense of control and errors in judgment and distances.

At Hardesty, Tyde, Green & Ashton, our trial attorneys have the experience to deal with these serious accidents and injuries. The fact that Marc Hardesty, Mike Tyde, Karl Green and Frank Ashton are all former prosecutors gives them the experience and training necessary to understand and aggressively deal with the civil and criminal aspects of the law. Hardesty, Tyde, Green & Ashton have been helping victims of these accidents since 1994.

It important to ask the attorney you are considering how many trials they have handled. Ask them if they have been a prosecutor or military JAG officer. Ask the attorney if they are going to handle the case themselves. See if your meeting with the firm is just with a secretary or paralegal or is it with the attorney that will be handling the case.

If it is not the attorney handling the case it may be worthwhile to ask why and get a second opinion. Ask the attorney if their firm's professional rating is the highest possible "AV" by Martindale Hubble.

At Hardesty, Tyde, Green and Ashton we pride ourselves on the personal representation and attention required to handle these cases the way they should be handled.  Florida has enacted several laws  that protect the victims of drunk driving. Often times, the establishment that served the alcohol to the drunk driver can be liable for damages, along with the drunk driver, especially if the drunk driver is underage and has been deliberately served alcohol in a bar or restaurant.

If you or a family member has been the victim of a drunk driver you should contact us to understand your rights. At Hardesty, Tyde, Green & Ashton we pride ourselves on our experience and reputation in handling complex cases for the benefit of our clients. We pledge to commit our resources and knowledge to get the compensation and protection that you deserve.

Many people take it for granted that their insurance company will live up to its word or its motto. In many cases this is not true. This is known as Insurance Bad Faith. However, there are still some very good insurance companies which do properly meet their obligations to their insured. If you do not believe your insurance company is treating you fairly, you should contact a Jacksonville, Florida car accident lawyer for a free consultation today.

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