Coral Springs, FL DUI Accident Attorney 

Injured by a drunk or impaired driver in Coral Springs?

DUI accident attorneys who pursue the compensation the criminal case can never give you.

When a drunk driver causes a crash, the criminal case may punish the driver, but it does nothing to pay your medical bills or replace your lost income. That is what a separate civil claim is for. A Coral Springs DUI accident attorney at Jacobson Injury Firm builds that claim, pursues every source of compensation, and often seeks punitive damages that ordinary crashes do not allow. Reach out today for a free consultation.

Table of Contents

1. DUI Accident Attorney Coral Springs, FL
2. The Civil Claim vs. the Criminal Case 
3. Punitive Damages in Drunk Driving Cases 
4. Florida’s Dram Shop Law 
5. Why Choose Jacobson Injury Firm 
6. Injuries and Compensation 
7. Coral Springs DUI Accident Attorney FAQs 
8. Local Resources 
9. What Clients Say 
10. Contact Jacobson Injury Firm

DUI Accident Attorney Coral Springs, FL

Coral Springs sees its share of impaired-driving crashes on the roads that carry the most traffic, from the Sawgrass Expressway (SR 869) to University Drive, Sample Road, and Atlantic Boulevard, especially at night and on weekends. A drunk driver can turn an ordinary [car accident] into a catastrophe in an instant, sending victims to Broward Health Coral Springs or the county’s Level I trauma center.

A DUI accident claim is a civil case built on negligence, and driving while impaired is a powerful form of it. A DUI accident attorney in Coral Springs, FL gathers the evidence from both the crash and the criminal investigation to prove the driver’s fault and recover what the injury has cost.

The Civil Claim vs. the Criminal Case

One of the most important things for a DUI victim to understand is that two entirely separate cases follow a drunk driving crash. The state prosecutes the driver criminally under Florida Statute 316.193, which can lead to fines, license suspension, or jail, but that money and punishment go to the state, not to you.

Your civil claim is separate and independent. It exists to compensate you for your losses, and it does not depend on the outcome of the criminal case. Even if the driver is acquitted or never charged, you can still win your civil claim, because the civil standard of proof is lower. In fact, the evidence gathered by police, such as breathalyzer results, field sobriety tests, and the arrest report, can become valuable proof in your civil case.

Punitive Damages in Drunk Driving Cases

Most injury claims recover only compensatory damages, the money that covers your actual losses. DUI cases are different. Because driving drunk is considered willful and reckless conduct, Florida law may allow punitive damages under Florida Statute 768.72, which are meant to punish the driver and deter others rather than to compensate you.

Punitive damages are not available in a typical [rideshare] or [pedestrian] crash caused by simple carelessness, which is what makes DUI cases stand apart. Their availability also changes the dynamics of settlement, since an insurer facing a possible punitive award has far more reason to resolve the claim fairly.

Florida’s Dram Shop Law

Sometimes the drunk driver is not the only one responsible. Florida’s “dram shop” law, Florida Statute 768.125, can extend liability to a business that served the alcohol, but the state’s version is narrow. Unlike many states, Florida does not hold a bar liable simply for serving a visibly drunk adult. Liability generally arises only in two situations: when a vendor willfully serves alcohol to someone under 21, or when it knowingly serves someone habitually addicted to alcohol.

Proving a dram shop claim takes a deep investigation, including receipts, surveillance footage, and witness testimony. Where it applies, it can open an additional source of compensation beyond the driver’s insurance, which matters greatly when a catastrophic injury exceeds the driver’s policy limits.

Why Choose Jacobson Injury Firm

Adam Jacobson prepares every claim as though a jury will decide it, which is often what moves an insurer off a low offer, and in DUI cases the threat of punitive damages strengthens that position. He earned his law degree from Florida International University College of Law and is licensed in Florida, New York, Connecticut, and Illinois.

He has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients and handles each case personally, so the attorney who evaluates the claim is the one who negotiates and, if needed, tries it in the Broward County courts. Clients work directly with him and stay informed at every stage.

Injuries and Compensation

Drunk driving crashes are often high-speed and high-impact, causing traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, [catastrophic injuries], and death. A claim can recover damages for medical care, lost wages and future earning capacity, pain and suffering, and property damage, plus punitive damages where the conduct warrants them. When a crash is fatal, surviving family members may pursue a [wrongful death] claim.

Identifying every liable party, the driver, a possible dram shop defendant, and any other negligent party, ensures every available source of compensation is on the table. Florida’s comparative fault rule applies, reducing recovery by the injured person’s share of blame and barring it past 50 percent.

Coral Springs DUI Accident Attorney FAQs

Do I have to wait for the criminal case to finish?

No. Your civil claim is independent and has its own two-year deadline under section 95.11. Waiting for the criminal case to conclude can risk your civil deadline and let evidence fade.

What if the drunk driver is never convicted?

You can still win your civil claim. Civil cases use a lower standard of proof than criminal cases, so an acquittal or dropped charge does not end your right to compensation.

What are punitive damages?

They are extra damages meant to punish especially reckless conduct, like drunk driving, and deter others. Florida allows them under section 768.72 in cases involving intentional misconduct or gross negligence.

Can I sue the bar that served the driver?

Only in limited circumstances. Florida’s dram shop law allows it mainly when a vendor served a minor or a person known to be habitually addicted to alcohol.

What does a DUI accident attorney cost?

Nothing upfront. The firm works on contingency, so the fee comes only from a recovery, and the first consultation is free.

Local Resources

• Broward Health Coral Springs runs the city’s hospital and 24-hour emergency room at 3000 Coral Hills Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065. (954) 344-3000.
• The Coral Springs Police Department investigates impaired-driving crashes from 2801 Coral Springs Drive. Non-emergency: (954) 344-1800.

For any emergency, call 911.

Please note: These organizations have no connection to Jacobson Injury Firm, and the firm does not endorse them. They appear here only as a convenience for readers.

What Clients Say

“I’ve worked with Adam and known him for many years and found him to be an excellent attorney. Adam is persistent and dedicated as an advocate and these traits benefit his clients immeasurably.” 

Joseph Bendel

More reviews are available on the firm’s Google Business Profile.

Contact Jacobson Injury Firm

A crash caused by a drunk driver deserves a civil claim that makes the driver, and anyone else responsible, pay for the harm done. Jacobson Injury Firm represents DUI crash victims across Coral Springs and Broward County, works on contingency, and charges no fee unless it wins a recovery. The first consultation is free. Contact us today to speak with a Coral Springs DUI accident attorney.