Olympia DUI Victim Claim Lawyer

Q: Can I still sue even if the DUI driver wasn’t convicted?

Yes. Civil cases have a lower burden of proof than criminal trials. You can still win compensation even without a conviction.

Q: Can I get punitive damages?

Possibly. In some DUI cases, courts may award additional damages to punish reckless behavior.

Q: How long do I have to file a claim?

In most cases, you have 3 years from the date of the crash. But don’t wait, acting early improves your chances of success.

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Olympia DUI Victim Claim Attorney

Injured by a Drunk or Drugged Driver in Olympia?

If you were hit by a driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you deserve justice, and not just in criminal court.

At Morgan Hill PC, we represent DUI crash victims across Olympia and Thurston County. We help people pursue civil compensation for their injuries, losses, and suffering after devastating and preventable crashes.

You focus on healing, we’ll focus on holding the responsible party accountable.

Understanding DUI Accident Claims in Washington

When someone causes a crash while impaired, they may face criminal prosecution. But the criminal case does not pay your medical bills, replace your wages, or compensate for your pain and trauma.

That’s where a civil DUI injury claim comes in.

As a victim, you have the right to:

File a personal injury lawsuit against the impaired driver
Seek compensation from their insurance company
Pursue punitive damages in some cases
Hold accountable any third parties that may have contributed (e.g., overserving bars)

What Compensation Can DUI Victims Recover?

In a civil claim, DUI accident victims can seek compensation for:

Medical expenses, hospital bills, and rehab
Lost wages and loss of earning capacity
Pain, suffering, and emotional trauma
Vehicle damage
Permanent disability or disfigurement
Wrongful death losses, if you lost a loved one in the crash

Visit our Wrongful Death Lawyer page if your family is coping with a fatal DUI accident.

Can I File a Claim if the Driver Was Already Charged?

Yes. The criminal case and your civil injury claim are separate, and your right to compensation doesn’t depend on whether the driver is convicted.

Evidence from the criminal case (such as the police report, blood test results, or dashcam footage) can help support your personal injury claim.

What If the Driver Was Uninsured or Fled the Scene?

If the impaired driver fled or had no insurance, you may still be covered by:

Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage
Underinsured Motorist (UIM) coverage
Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
Crime victim compensation funds are available in limited cases

We’ve helped clients file first-party insurance claims after hit-and-run DUI crashes and can guide you through every step.

How Our Attorneys Help DUI Victims

At Morgan Hill PC, we have decades of experience representing injured clients, and we understand the emotional impact of DUI cases.

We will:

Investigate the crash and preserve key evidence
Coordinate with police, prosecutors, and toxicology experts
Handle all insurance company interactions
Calculate damages and future care costs
Negotiate aggressively or go to trial if needed

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If you were injured by a drunk or high driver in Olympia, don’t wait.

Contact Morgan Hill PC or reach out to us online for a complimentary, no-obligation case review. You don’t pay unless we recover compensation on your behalf.

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