Orlando DUI Accident Attorneys
If a drunk or impaired driver hurt you in Orlando or Central Florida, our DUI accident attorneys build your claim for trial — pursuing your medical bills, lost income and pain, and, when the evidence supports it, punitive damages against the driver who chose to drive impaired. No fee unless we win. Call (407) 777-8888
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What's at Stake
We're sorry this happened. A DUI arrest feels like justice, but the criminal case is about punishing the driver, not paying for your injuries. Here's what you're up against.
Prosecutors represent the State. Your civil claim for compensation is separate, and you don't have to wait for the criminal case to end.
Florida doesn't require bodily injury coverage, and many impaired drivers carry the minimum or less. Your own UM coverage may be key.
The driver's insurer still works to minimize what it pays. What you say on a recorded call can be used to shift blame to you.
Get medical care within 14 days to protect PIP benefits. Most injury claims must be filed within two years.
Let us handle the insurance company.
Alexandra Tosado · Founding Attorney
Someone chose to drive impaired. You shouldn't be the one who pays for it.
Why You Need a Lawyer
A drunk driving crash isn't really an accident. It starts with a decision to get behind the wheel impaired. Orlando's nightlife on Church Street and International Drive, game nights downtown and holiday weekends on I-4 and the 408 put impaired drivers on the same roads as everyone else, often late at night and at high speed.
DUI crash claims differ from typical car accident claims in two important ways. First, Florida law can allow punitive damages— money meant to punish the driver, on top of what you lost — and the usual caps on those damages don't apply to a defendant who was legally impaired. Second, there are two cases at once: the State's criminal case and your civil case. The criminal investigation creates evidence, like breath or blood test results and body-camera video, that can help your claim.
When you hire ANT Law Firm, our Orlando drunk driving accident lawyers gather the police and toxicology evidence, follow the criminal case, look at whether a bar unlawfully served the driver, and find every policy that can pay — including your own uninsured motorist coverage. One of our attorneys used to defend insurance companies, so we know how these claims are valued. And we prepare every case for a jury.
Related Cases
Impaired-driver crashes often overlap with other kinds of claims. Our Orlando DUI accident attorneys handle them together.
When the impaired driver has little or no insurance, your UM policy may have to pay.
Hurt in a rideshare hit by a drunk driver? Layered policies may apply.
Riders face serious injuries — and unfair bias. We push back on both.
Step-by-Step
If you think the driver who hit you was impaired, these steps protect your safety first, then both the criminal evidence and your civil claim.
Just been in a crash?
Talk to an attorney before you talk to the insurance company. It's free, and it could protect your claim.
Don't skip this
We Try Cases
Impaired drivers and their insurers still try to pay as little as possible. Here's what happens when someone holds them to account.
$850K
Drunk Driver Crash · Settlement
For a client badly hurt by a drunk driver. We held the driver and the insurer accountable for the full harm.
“This was the first time that I had to seek out a lawyer due to an injury from a car accident and I'm so glad I chose them to represent me. They always called with updates on my case.”
Landmark verdict
40×
The jury's verdict was forty times the insurance company's offer.
Their offer
$30,000
The jury's verdict
$1.2M
The insurance company offered our client $30,000. We turned it down, built the case for trial and put it in front of a jury. The jury awarded $1.2 million — forty times what the insurer said the case was worth.
Jury VerdictPublic Transportation NegligenceOrange County, FL
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different and is evaluated on its own facts. Amounts are gross recoveries before fees, costs and liens.
The Plan
Call, text or fill out the form. It's free and confidential.
We investigate, gather the evidence, handle the insurance company and get your medical care documented.
We negotiate from strength. If they won't pay fairly, we take it to a jury.
No fee unless we win · Se habla español
Insurers pay more when the evidence of impairment is solid and they know a jury will see it. Here's what happens once you hire us.
Compensation
PIP pays first. When your injuries are serious enough under Florida law, you can claim the rest against the impaired driver — and in some cases, punitive damages on top.
Past and future: ER visits, surgery, rehabilitation, medication and long-term care.
Paychecks you missed while recovering and income you can no longer earn.
Physical pain, emotional trauma, anxiety and the loss of things you used to enjoy.
Damages meant to punish an impaired driver, when the evidence meets Florida's standard.
Repair or replacement of your vehicle and anything damaged inside it.
Rides to appointments, rental cars, home help and modifications.
The impact of your injuries on your marriage and family life.
Funeral costs, lost support and the loss of companionship when an impaired driver takes a loved one.
Not sure what your case is worth? We'll tell you, free.
Get My Free Case ReviewFlorida Law
Florida's DUI and injury laws work together in these cases. Here's what matters for your claim.
DUI in Florida. A driver is under the influence with a blood or breath alcohol level of 0.08 or more, or when alcohol or drugs impair their normal faculties. Drivers under 21 face license suspension at 0.02, and commercial drivers are held to 0.04. A DUI that causes serious bodily injury is a felony, and a DUI that causes a death is DUI manslaughter.
Punitive damages. Under Florida Statute § 768.72, punitive damages require clear and convincing evidence of intentional misconduct or gross negligence, and the court must allow the claim before it can be added. Florida usually caps punitive damages at three times compensatory damages or $500,000, whichever is greater. Under § 768.736, those caps don't apply when the defendant was under the influence to the extent their normal faculties were impaired, or had a blood or breath alcohol level of 0.08 or higher.
Dram shop law. Florida Statute § 768.125 is narrow. A bar, restaurant or other seller can be liable if it willfully and unlawfully served someone under 21, or knowingly served a person habitually addicted to alcohol. We look into where the driver was drinking in every case.
PIP and fault. Your own $10,000 PIP pays first, and you must get care within 14 days. Many impaired drivers are uninsured or underinsured, so your uninsured motorist coverage can matter. And under modified comparative fault, your recovery is reduced by any share of blame assigned to you.
What Success Looks Like
Facing it alone
With ANT in your corner
In your case, not just the State's.
Doctors, therapy and the care you'll need in the future.
The paychecks you missed and the earning power you lost.
Someone handled it, and you were treated with respect.
Every case is different. Past results don't guarantee a similar outcome.
Client Reviews
“I switched to ANT Law Firm from a large local firm and it was the best thing I have ever done! As I hold my settlement check in my hands, all I can say is that Alexandra and her team were absolutely exceptional.”
“I had a car accident almost 2 years ago and the previous law firm wasn't able to work my case. A good friend referred me to ANT Law Firm, and our process was flawless since they took over.”
“A very positive experience with the attorney and her entire team — always attentive, kind, and willing to clarify every question. The fact that they are bilingual is a huge plus.”
Why ANT Law Firm
Insurance companies lowball people hurt by impaired drivers, too. We build every DUI accident case for trial, so insurers have to take your claim seriously — and you pay nothing unless we win.
Straight Answers
Often, yes. Under Florida Statute § 768.72, punitive damages require clear and convincing evidence of intentional misconduct or gross negligence, and the court must allow the claim before it's added to the case. Driving impaired can meet that standard depending on the facts. Florida's usual caps on punitive damages don't apply to a defendant who was legally impaired. Punitive damages come on top of your compensatory damages.
Usually. A DUI charge or conviction doesn't automatically win your civil case, but the evidence behind it — test results, police reports, field sobriety and body-camera video — can be used to prove your claim. A plea or conviction can be strong evidence, and even if the criminal case is reduced or dismissed, much of that evidence is still available.
It depends on your injuries, your medical costs now and in the future, your lost income, how the injuries affect your daily life, the insurance available and whether punitive damages are allowed. DUI cases can be worth more than a typical crash because punitive damages may be available, but every case is different. We'll review yours for free and give you an honest assessment.
Sometimes. Florida's dram shop law, § 768.125, is narrow. A seller can be liable if it willfully and unlawfully served someone under 21, or knowingly served a person habitually addicted to alcohol. Proving that takes investigation, so we look into where the driver was drinking in every DUI case.
Call 911 and tell the dispatcher you suspect the driver is impaired, so police can investigate. Stay safe and don't confront the driver. Get medical care within 14 days, photograph the scene and your injuries, get witness contact information and don't give a recorded statement to the driver's insurer. Then call our attorneys at (407) 777-8888 for a free case review.
For most crashes on or after March 24, 2023, Florida gives you two years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit. For a fatal crash, a wrongful death claim must be filed within two years of the date of death. Don't wait for the criminal case to finish; it can take longer than your deadline.
Florida doesn't require drivers to carry bodily injury liability coverage, and many impaired drivers are uninsured or underinsured. If you have uninsured or underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage, it can pay for the injuries the driver can't. We also look at other sources, such as an employer's policy or a bar that unlawfully served the driver.
Yes. The criminal case is the State against the driver. Your civil case is your claim for compensation, and you don't need to wait for the criminal case to end to bring it. The civil burden of proof is lower, so you can still win even if the criminal case ends without a conviction. Our attorneys use the criminal investigation's evidence to strengthen your claim.
Still have a question? Call (407) 777-8888 or send us a message.
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Orlando DUI Accident Attorneys
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