Madison Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer

Drunk Driving Accident Attorney in Madison, CT

It can be disorienting to be in any car accident, and it only adds to your frustration when an involved driver is drunk. The accident may have left you with serious injuries, damage to your vehicle, and other significant losses. A Madison drunk driving accident lawyer can help you hold the drunk driver or other at-fault driver responsible for the harm they caused. With the right Madison car accident lawyer, you can get the financial support you need to recover.

Balzano & Tropiano: Your Madison Drunk Driving Accident Attorney

Our team at Balzano & Tropiano has more than 50 years of collective legal experience, and we use that experience to support those injured by the carelessness of others. We understand how upsetting these accidents are and offer you compassionate and detailed legal support.

We have successfully secured many personal injury results, including from insurance companies and in claims filed with courts like the New Haven Judicial District or Meriden Judicial District Court.*

While past cases don’t guarantee a future result, our past results show our dedication to our clients and working for their interests. We want to help you. Our attorneys are able to travel wherever you are, including your home or the hospital.

Drunk and Impaired Accidents in Madison and Connecticut

When drivers operate impaired on the road, they put everyone else in danger. In 2024, there were 6,406 arrests for drunk driving in Connecticut. Arrests increased by 1.3% from 2023.

Many drivers who are impaired cause accidents. There were 10 driving under the influence crashes in Madison in 2025. One of these crashes was fatal, and three resulted in injuries.

Drunk driving accidents are more likely to cause injury and death compared to other crashes. In total, in the town, there were 274 vehicle crashes. While impaired driving was responsible for about 5% of injury crashes, it was responsible for 33% of fatal crashes.

What Can You Do If a Drunk Driver Hits You?

If a drunk driver hit you, you can likely hold that driver’s insurance liable for the injuries and other damages you suffered. Connecticut is an at-fault state for truck accidents, meaning that the driver or drivers who caused the crash are responsible for the cost of damages. In many cases, this is the drunk driver, although this isn’t always true.

While it should be straightforward to recover these damages, it rarely is. Insurance companies work to protect their bottom line by undermining the claim you make. The company may offer you a settlement that seems sufficient, but in reality, it might not cover all your losses.

This is why the support of an attorney is crucial. They deal with the insurance company for you and know how to address the tactics used by these companies.

Dram Shop Laws in Connecticut

After an accident, you can hold an at-fault driver liable, but there may be other parties liable if the drunk driver caused the crash. In Connecticut, if an establishment sells liquor to someone who is intoxicated, the establishment could be liable for the damage that person causes. There are limits to the compensation you can recover in this type of claim, but it can help you recover full damages.

What Compensation Can You Recover in a Drunk Driving Accident Claim?

If you successfully hold a drunk driver entirely liable for the crash, you could recover the full cost of your damages. This can include losses like:

• Your medical costs, both existing bills and future medical needs
• The income you lost while you recovered from your injuries
• Any lost earning capacity if your employment is permanent is affected by your injuries
• The cost to repair or replace damaged property, like your vehicle
• Pain and suffering, mental trauma, loss of enjoyment of life, and other non-economic damages

It is much easier to recover these full damages when you work with an attorney who calculates the full amount you are owed and negotiates for fair compensation.

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Manage Your Drunk Driving Accident Case in Madison

Balzano & Tropiano can help you get the financial support you need. Reach out to our team today and learn how we can help after a collision.

*Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different and must be evaluated on its own merits.