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Des Moines OWI Injury Lawyer

The Advocates are here to help if you’ve been injured by a drunk driver in Iowa.

An OWI Injury Attorney Can Help You 

Known by many acronyms, like OWI, DWI, and DUI, driving under the influence is incredibly dangerous and has the potential to ruin lives. If you’ve been injured by a drunk driver, you may have to deal not only with insurance companies but also the drunk driver’s DUI lawyer.

The damage a drunk driver can inflict if not caught by things like breath tests and other field sobriety tests can be immense. It doesn’t take that high of a blood alcohol concentration to severely hinder a person’s ability to drive. 

The Advocates are here to help with your Iowa DUI personal injury claim. Our auto accident lawyers have years of experience that informs our empathy-based approach to attorney-client relationships to make the legal process as stress-free as we can for you.

Contact our Des Moines, IA, law firm today for a free consultation. You are not alone with an Advocate on your side.

The Next Steps in Your Omaha OWI Accident Case

Injury

Immediately after the crash, assess your injuries

Hire Attorney

Contact The Advocates as soon as possible to begin the road to recovery

Treatment

Seek medical attention as soon as you can

Medical Records

Keep track of any and all treatment you receive during recovery

Finish Treatment

Once you’ve completed treatment, your case can move forward

Demand

Your Advocate will send a demand letter to the other party

Frequently Asked Questions

You will pay nothing out-of-pocket when you hire an Advocate.  

Your initial consultation with us is always 100% free. There are never any upfront costs or hidden fees.  

Our attorneys work on a contingency basis, which means that our attorney fees are calculated as a percentage of your settlement. We do not get paid unless we win your case, and you receive a settlement.  

For more information on how settlements and payment work, please see our contingency fee information page.

If the accident resulted in injuries or significant property damage, it is a good idea to contact a lawyer. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you navigate the claims process, which can be lengthy and complex.  

Your attorney will gather evidence, keep track of your medical records, negotiate with insurance companies, and represent you in court if necessary.

The best way to know if you have a case is to speak with an attorney. The Advocates offer free consultations—you can speak with a qualified legal team to understand what your case is worth without paying a dime.

Every personal injury case is different. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to accident claims. The length of the claims process will depend on the severity of your injuries, the willingness of the other party to settle, the court’s caseload, and more.  

In general, personal injury cases can take anywhere from several months to a several years. It is important to contact an attorney as soon as possible to get your case started. Each state has a statute of limitations for personal injury cases, after which you will lose your right of action.

When you hire The Advocates, we will begin investigating your accident immediately while you finish medical treatment. Once all evidence and medical records have been compiled, your attorney will send a demand letter to the other party’s insurance company. At this point, negotiations will begin.  

In many cases, a settlement can be reached during negotiations. If the other party refuses to make a fair offer, you may choose to file a suit. In the litigation phase, your attorney will represent you in court in front of a judge, jury, and/or arbitrator.

A Team of DUI Injury Professionals Assigned to Your Case   

For nearly 30 years, The Advocates have helped thousands of personal injury victims receive fair compensation and care they deserve after their accidents, and we are prepared to do the same for you.   

We can help you:  

  • Understand the claims process  
  • Investigate your accident  
  • Work together with you towards a full resolution of your injuries  
  • Negotiate with insurance adjusters 
  • Obtain a settlement or judgment against the at-fault party

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Iowa DUI Statistics and Information

Iowa DUI Statistics  

  • On average, 37% of traffic fatalities involved impaired drivers with a BAC (blood alcohol content) of .08 or greater.
  • In December 2022, nearly 1100 drivers were charged with OWIs, roughly 75% of which were first offenses.
  • The state of Iowa performs around 14,000 license revocations every year. 
  • Men are much more likely to drive while drunk.

National DUI Statistics   

  • Roughly 34 people die every day from drunk driving crashes. 
  • 12,429 people died in the US in 2023 from drunk driving car accidents.
  • 43% of motorcyclists killed in single-vehicle crashes were alcohol-impaired.

How to Prevent Drunk Driving

Do not drink and drive - Keys taken from bar customer

Steps to Take

  • Plan your trip if you intend to drink. Find a designated driver, or be prepared to use a taxi or ride-sharing service to ensure your good times stay good.
  • Don’t let others drive drunk. If someone has been drinking, take their keys and help them get home safely.
  • If you’re hosting a party or other gathering where alcohol will be consumed, make sure you have a plan to get people home safely.
  • Wear your seatbelt. You can’t control what other people do, but you can take steps to protect yourself.

The damage done by drunk driving is immense. The choice to drink and drive ruins lives, and the impact cannot be overstated. 2/3 of people will be impacted by drunk driving at some point in their lives. What steps can you take to prevent drunk driving?

Taking these steps can save lives. You can make a difference and ensure that someone gets home safe.

Why Should I Hire a Des Moines OWI Injury Attorney?

Driving while under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances is an awful decision. The best-case scenario is that law enforcement catches the driver and they receive criminal charges, driver’s license suspension, jail time, and maybe even an ignition interlock device. At least in that instance, an OWI offense didn’t kill or injure anyone.

Motor vehicles are dangerous machines, and we often forget that. Victims of impaired drivers do not get to forget. The victims have to deal with injuries and possibly criminal defense attorneys because of the actions of another person, but they don’t have to face it all alone.

The accident attorneys with The Advocates Law Office can help you. We strive to treat victims with care and respect, so you know that you are more than just a case to us. We want you to know that you matter in a challenging time where so many things are trying to make you feel like you don’t.

Contact our Polk County personal injury attorneys today for a free case evaluation. You deserve legal representation that understands you. You deserve an Advocate.

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