Drunk Driver Car Accident Attorneys Serving Victims Across Colorado

Drunk driving remains one of the most dangerous and unlawful behaviors on Colorado roads. Every time an intoxicated driver chooses to operate a vehicle, they gamble with the safety of everyone around them. When that reckless decision leads to a crash, the damage can be life-altering or even fatal. At Jordan Levine, we represent victims of drunk driving accidents with relentless commitment to accountability, justice, and full compensation for every loss.

Throughout Colorado, including in cities like Denver, Colorado Springs, Grand Junction, Aurora, and Pueblo, alcohol-impaired driving continues to be a leading cause of injury and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one-third of all traffic deaths in the United States involve alcohol-impaired drivers. These tragedies are not simply bad luck. They are caused by individuals who violated the law and endangered lives. If you were hit by a drunk driver in Colorado, you have the right to pursue full damages under state law.

At Jordan Levine, we do not treat drunk driving crashes like ordinary personal injury claims. We treat them as serious, preventable criminal events with long-term consequences. Our legal team works quickly to gather breathalyzer results, police reports, surveillance footage, and witness statements. We use this evidence to build a powerful case for compensation that includes not only medical bills and lost income but also pain and suffering, future care, and in some cases, punitive damages. Our team will not back down until justice is served and your rights are fully protected.

How Jordan Levine Builds DUI Crash Cases That Stand Up in Court

A crash involving a drunk driver is not just another personal injury case it is a criminal act that requires serious legal attention. At Jordan Levine, we build each case with courtroom strength in mind. From the first investigation to the final demand, we gather irrefutable evidence to prove the drunk driver’s liability and the full impact their actions had on your life. Our team prepares every case as if it will go to trial. That approach gives us leverage and increases your chances of receiving maximum compensation.

We start by securing the official DUI arrest report, field sobriety test results, and blood alcohol content (BAC) readings. These records often include statements from law enforcement, witness accounts, and photos taken at the scene. In addition, we request bar receipts, security footage, and public records to establish a timeline of the driver’s behavior before the crash. Every piece of information is used to connect their intoxication to your injuries and financial losses.

Unlike ordinary accidents, drunk driving crashes often involve multiple legal layers. The driver may face criminal charges, while you pursue a civil lawsuit. Jordan Levine works alongside law enforcement and prosecutors to gather the facts while building your injury claim. We also explore whether the at-fault driver had prior DUI convictions or was over served by a bar or restaurant, which could support a dram shop claim. Our legal strategy is aggressive, data-driven, and designed to secure the results you need to recover and rebuild.

Key Evidence We Use in Drunk Driving Injury Cases

Proving fault in a drunk driving crash requires more than just pointing to the police report. At Jordan Levine, we dig deeper and compile a full body of evidence that clearly shows how intoxication caused the crash and why the driver must be held financially responsible. Our team moves fast to preserve time-sensitive data, collect third-party records, and secure proof that leaves no room for denial or delay by the insurance company.

We use a combination of chemical test results, officer testimony, toxicology data, and additional investigative material to create a case that supports maximum compensation. This approach gives us a strategic advantage during both settlement talks and courtroom litigation.

DUI Arrest Records and Chemical Test Results

One of the strongest sources of proof in a drunk driving crash is the official arrest documentation. This includes the initial report, the breathalyzer or blood alcohol concentration (BAC) reading, and the officer’s observations during the field sobriety test. These records provide a scientific and legal foundation for the claim. At Jordan Levine, we request and review these reports immediately. We confirm chain of custody for the chemical test, verify calibration logs for the testing device, and ensure that law enforcement followed proper protocol. These details can influence both liability findings and the value of your case.

Surveillance Footage, Bar Receipts, and Dram Shop Evidence

In addition to police reports, we seek visual and transactional evidence that connects the intoxicated driver’s behavior to a pattern of negligence. This may include video from nearby bars, gas stations, or street cameras that show the driver before or during the crash. In some cases, we obtain credit card receipts or witness statements that show the driver was over served at a restaurant or bar. If a business violated liquor laws by serving an obviously intoxicated person, we may pursue a dram shop claim. Jordan Levine uses these findings to expand the case and increase your total recovery by holding all responsible parties accountable.

Why Insurance Companies Resist DUI Injury Claims

Insurance carriers understand that drunk driving claims often result in high-dollar settlements or verdicts. Because of this, they work aggressively to minimize payouts or avoid liability altogether. Victims may assume that a clear DUI arrest means the insurer will pay quickly, but that is rarely the case. At Jordan Levine, we have seen every tactic insurers use to devalue these claims. We build strong, evidence-backed cases to defeat those tactics and force full accountability.

Below are the most common ways insurance companies try to avoid paying fairly in drunk driving crash cases and exactly how we fight back.

Insurers Try to Shift Blame or Minimize Intoxication

Even when a driver is arrested for DUI, insurers often claim that intoxication was not the main cause of the crash. They may argue that weather, visibility, or even your actions contributed more to the accident. These arguments are designed to reduce liability under Colorado’s comparative fault laws. At Jordan Levine, we counter this immediately. We present blood alcohol data, police testimony, expert crash analysis, and toxicology reports to prove that the driver’s impairment caused the crash not any outside factor.

They Undervalue Injuries to Avoid Paying Full Compensation

Insurers often downplay the severity of your injuries or suggest that your recovery should be faster. They may question your need for continued treatment or deny coverage for future care costs. This is common in DUI crash cases involving soft tissue injuries, concussions, or long-term pain. Jordan Levine brings in medical experts who provide detailed opinions about your current condition, the required recovery timeline, and expected future needs. We make sure your injuries are documented and valued correctly, so you receive the full amount you deserve.

They Pressure Victims Into Quick, Low Settlements

Drunk driving crashes are traumatic, and insurance companies know that injured victims are vulnerable in the days after the collision. That is why many carriers move quickly to offer a settlement before you have had time to speak with an attorney. These early offers are rarely enough to cover your long-term medical bills, lost wages, and personal suffering. At Jordan Levine, we immediately take over all communication with the insurance company. We protect you from pressure, review every offer against the true value of your case, and reject anything less than what the law allows you to recover.

Typical Accidents Caused by Drunk Driving

Drunk driving causes some of the most violent, catastrophic, and deadly accidents on Colorado roads. Alcohol impairs a driver’s ability to process speed, depth, judgment, and direction. That combination leads to collisions that destroy lives in an instant. These are not minor fender-benders. These are high-impact crashes that often cause permanent disability or death. At Jordan Levine, we have represented families torn apart by these senseless events, and we know exactly how alcohol increases the risk of tragedy.

Drunk drivers lose focus, react too late, or completely ignore traffic laws. This often results in crashes that involve full-speed impacts, intersection destruction, pedestrian injuries, and multi-vehicle pileups. These are not isolated incidents. They occur every day throughout Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Pueblo, and Boulder. If you or a loved one was injured in one of these accident types, Jordan Levine can help you hold the impaired driver accountable and pursue justice for everything you’ve lost.

Head-On Collisions Caused by Drunk Drivers

Head-on collisions are among the deadliest crashes on the road. When a drunk driver crosses the centerline, enters the wrong lane, or takes a curve too wide, a head-on impact can occur. These crashes often happen at high speeds, leaving victims with crushed bones, brain trauma, spinal cord injuries, or death. Alcohol slows reaction time and weakens muscle coordination, which makes steering into the wrong lane far more likely. Jordan Levine investigates the crash geometry, roadway layout, and toxicology results to prove fault and seek full damages for families facing these horrific outcomes.

T-Bone Crashes at Intersections

Intersections become deadly when impaired drivers fail to obey traffic signals. A drunk driver may blow through a red light or stop sign and crash directly into the side of another vehicle. These T-bone impacts often crush the passenger compartment, trapping victims and requiring emergency rescue. Serious injuries include broken ribs, pelvic fractures, internal bleeding, and paralysis. Jordan Levine retrieves traffic signal data, red light camera footage, and forensic crash analysis to build cases against drunk drivers who caused side-impact trauma.

Struck Pedestrian Accidents Caused by Impaired Driving

Drunk drivers frequently fail to notice pedestrians in crosswalks, at intersections, or along roadsides. Alcohol impairs depth perception and visual tracking, both of which are critical for identifying people on foot. These crashes often happen in urban areas or residential zones where pedestrians expect safety. The result is usually catastrophic many struck pedestrian victims suffer permanent injuries or die at the scene. Jordan Levine works with eyewitnesses, surveillance video, and crash reconstructionist to prove that alcohol directly caused the failure to yield or stop in time.

Wrong-Way Highway Crashes Involving Drunk Drivers

Wrong-way crashes almost always involve intoxicated drivers. Impaired motorists often enter highway off-ramps traveling in the wrong direction. Once they are moving against traffic, these drivers create a high-speed threat to every vehicle on the road. The impact forces in these collisions are extreme. Many wrong-way highway crashes result in fatalities or require airlift transport for multiple victims. Jordan Levine obtains 911 calls, traffic camera footage, and GPS data to prove the driver was impaired, negligent, and fully responsible for the damage caused.

Types of Compensation Available After a Drunk Driving Crash in Colorado

Drunk driving crashes often leave victims with devastating physical, emotional, and financial consequences. Medical bills pile up. Time off work adds to the stress. Long-term recovery demands physical therapy, counseling, or lifelong care. At Jordan Levine, we work aggressively to recover every dollar our clients deserve under Colorado law. Compensation in DUI injury cases is often higher than in standard car accident claims due to the reckless and unlawful behavior involved.

We pursue damages not only for the financial harm you suffered but also for the emotional trauma, loss of enjoyment of life, and in some cases, punitive damages designed to punish the driver. Our legal team documents every category of loss, from ER bills to psychological harm and builds a claim that fully reflects the pain and disruption you’ve experienced.

Medical Expenses and Future Care Costs

Injury victims often require emergency treatment, surgeries, and long-term rehabilitation after a drunk driving crash. Some need home care, mobility aids, or ongoing therapy. We include all medical bills: past, present, and anticipated future expenses in your demand. At Jordan Levine, we work with physicians, care planners, and financial experts to make sure your case reflects the full cost of care you will need for months or years to come.

Lost Wages and Loss of Earning Capacity

Many clients miss weeks or months of work due to injuries sustained in DUI-related crashes. Others lose their ability to return to their career entirely. We calculate lost wages using pay stubs, tax records, and employer verification. If you cannot perform your job in the same capacity moving forward, we bring in vocational experts to establish reduced earning power. Jordan Levine fights to make sure your income losses are fully recovered.

Pain, Suffering, and Emotional Distress

Drunk driving crashes are violent and traumatic. Victims often suffer not just physical harm, but deep psychological wounds. These may include post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and long-term emotional distress. At Jordan Levine, we include these non-economic damages in every DUI case. We use therapy records, physician evaluations, and your own documented experience to make sure your pain and suffering is acknowledged and compensated.

Punitive Damages for Reckless and Criminal Behavior

Colorado law allows victims of drunk driving to seek punitive damages in certain cases. These are additional financial penalties meant to punish the driver for outrageous misconduct and deter others from doing the same. Driving under the influence is not a mistake it is a choice that puts lives at risk. When at-fault driver acted with extreme recklessness, Jordan Levine will pursue punitive damages to send a strong message and increase your total recovery.

Establishing Liability in a Colorado Drunk Driving Crash Case

To win a drunk driving injury case in Colorado, you must establish clear legal liability. While a DUI arrest strengthens your claim, it does not guarantee full compensation without a strategic approach. At Jordan Levine Law we conduct in-depth investigations to identify every liable party and build a case supported by police. The goal is to create claims that leave no doubt about what caused your injuries.

Drunk drivers are not the only ones who may be held legally responsible. Colorado law allows injury victims to pursue claims against bars, restaurants, or other establishments that over-serve visibly intoxicated patrons. We explore every path to liability and fight for maximum compensation under every applicable legal theory.

Proving the Drunk Driver Was at Fault

We begin by gathering all available evidence related to the crash. This includes the arrest report, blood alcohol content (BAC) results, dashcam footage, accident reconstruction data, and statements from first responders. These sources allow us to show that the driver’s impairment directly caused the collision. We also examine the driver’s history for prior DUI convictions or pending charges, which may strengthen the claim. At Jordan Levine, we connect every dot and ensure fault is documented in detail.

Holding Additional Parties Liable Under Colorado Dram Shop Laws

Colorado’s dram shop law allows injured victims to sue businesses that serve alcohol to visibly intoxicated individuals or minors who later cause harm. When a bar ignores warning signs and continued to serve a patron who was clearly impaired, they may share financial responsibility for the crash. We gather surveillance video, receipts, staff statements, and expert witness testimony to build dram shop claims that increase your potential recovery. Our team has experience holding alcohol-serving establishments accountable when their negligence leads to tragedy.

Determining Whether Punitive Liability Applies

Punitive damages are not automatic. They are awarded only when the at-fault party’s conduct rises to the level of willful or wanton disregard for others’ safety. In drunk driving cases we aggressively pursue punitive liability. These additional damages send a message that Colorado will not tolerate impaired driving and provide victims with the justice they deserve.

Why Colorado Drunk Driving Victims Choose Jordan Levine

When you have been hit by a drunk driver, your choice of legal representation matters. You need a team that understands the law, the evidence, and how to force full accountability from insurance companies. Jordan Levine represents DUI crash victims across Colorado with relentless focus and proven results. We know the pressure you face, and we take that pressure off your shoulders from the first phone call.

Our legal team builds powerful, evidence-based cases. We work with medical experts, toxicologists, investigators, and crash reconstruction specialists. We recover compensation for medical expenses, lost income, emotional distress, long-term care, and when applicable, punitive damages. You never pay us upfront. You owe us nothing unless we win. That is our commitment to every client.

What You Can Expect With Jordan Levine on Your Side

• A free consultation and a clear case strategy with no obligation
  
• Rapid collection of DUI reports, BAC data, and crash scene evidence
  
• No legal fees unless we win your case
  
• Compassionate legal guidance and aggressive negotiation
  
• Trial-tested attorneys prepared to fight for the maximum value of your claim

📞 Call Jordan Levine today to schedule your free DUI accident case review.

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We serve clients across Colorado, including Denver, Colorado Springs, Boulder, Aurora, and Grand Junction. Your recovery matters and Jordan Levine is ready to help you win it.