Yuma Drunk Driving Accident Attorney

Why Choose Us?

Choosing a law firm is a major decision, especially when you are recovering from a crash that never should have happened. At Rafi Law Group, we devote our work to personal injury law in Arizona. That focus means our team spends every day handling injury claims, including those involving drunk drivers, serious injuries, and, in some cases, wrongful death.

We intentionally limit the number of cases we accept. This is important for clients who worry about becoming just another file at a high-volume firm. By keeping our caseload manageable, we give each case the attention it requires, take time to understand how the collision has affected your health, your work, and your family, and stay available to answer your questions.

Accessibility is a core part of how we serve clients. Our team speaks English and Spanish, and we are available around the clock. Drunk driving crashes often happen at night, on weekends, and during holidays, and we want you to be able to reach a real person who can help you understand what to do next. We also work on a contingency fee basis. You do not pay upfront legal fees, and our fee is collected from a recovery if we are successful. That structure allows you to focus resources on your recovery instead of worrying about hourly bills.

Our attorneys handle a wide range of accident cases, from car and truck crashes to catastrophic injuries and wrongful death claims. We bring that broad experience to drunk driving cases, where injuries are often severe and long-term needs must be carefully evaluated. Our goal is always to pursue meaningful compensation that reflects the full impact of what you are going through.

How Drunk Driving Accidents Affect Victims & Families

A crash caused by a drunk driver is not just another fender bender. Victims often suffer physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial strain all at once. You may be dealing with broken bones, back or neck injuries, head trauma, or other painful conditions that require weeks, months, or even years of treatment. In the most serious cases, families are coping with catastrophic injuries or the loss of a loved one.

The emotional impact can be intense. Many clients feel anger that someone chose to drive while impaired, fear about how they will support their family, and confusion about dealing with insurance adjusters and legal paperwork. Sleep problems, anxiety, and changes in daily routines are common after a serious collision, especially if children were in the vehicle or witnessed the crash.

Financial consequences often begin immediately. Medical bills arrive before you have had time to heal. Your vehicle might be totaled or require costly repairs. If you miss work because of your injuries, your income can drop at the same time expenses are rising. Some people face long-term limitations that affect the type of work they can do in the future.

A civil injury claim can seek compensation for these harms. This may include medical expenses, lost wages, reduced earning ability, pain and suffering, and, in some cases, loss of companionship for family members in wrongful death claims. When we take on a case, we work to understand the full picture of how the crash has changed your life so that the claim reflects more than just the first hospital bill.

What To Do After a Drunk Driving Crash

In the moments after a collision, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure what to do. While every situation is different, certain steps can help protect your health and your legal rights after a crash caused by a drunk driver.

Prioritize safety and medical care:

• Move to a safe location if you can do so without risking further harm.
• Call 911 so that law enforcement and emergency medical services can respond.
• Allow medical professionals to evaluate you at the scene, and follow up with a doctor even if you feel only minor pain, because some injuries are not obvious right away.

Cooperate with law enforcement:

• Provide officers with accurate information about what you remember from the crash.
• Mention any behavior that made you suspect impairment, such as slurred speech or the smell of alcohol, without exaggeration.
• Ask how to obtain a copy of the police report and record the report number if it is available.

Gather information and evidence when possible:

• Exchange contact and insurance information with the other driver if you are able to do so safely.
• Take photos of the vehicles, visible injuries, the road, and any debris or skid marks.
• Collect names and contact details for any witnesses who saw the crash or the other driver’s behavior.

Be careful about what you say and sign:

• Avoid apologizing or accepting blame at the scene, even if you feel pressured to respond.
• Be cautious when speaking with insurance representatives, and consider declining recorded statements until you have spoken with an attorney.
• Do not post about the crash or your injuries on social media, since those posts may be reviewed later.

Reach out for legal guidance early:

• Contact our team as soon as you are ready so we can explain your rights under Arizona law.
• We can discuss how the DUI investigation relates to your civil injury claim and what information will be important to preserve.
• Because our bilingual team is available 24/7, you can talk with someone when questions come up, not just during business hours.

Taking these steps can feel like a lot when you are in pain or caring for an injured family member. We work to simplify the process and help you focus on your recovery while we address the legal aspects.

How Our Legal Team Handles Drunk Driving Injury Claims

Many clients are unsure what actually happens once they hire a firm to handle a drunk driving crash case. Our job is to guide you through a complex process and to make sure you are not navigating it alone.

It is important to understand that there are usually two different legal tracks after an impaired driving collision. The state may bring a criminal DUI case against the driver, which focuses on punishment and public safety. Your injury claim is a separate civil matter that focuses on compensation for your losses. Evidence from the criminal case, such as test results and officer observations, can be important, but the civil claim does not depend entirely on the outcome of the criminal case.

Our general approach to these claims includes:

• Evaluating your situation: We start by learning how the crash happened, what injuries you suffered, and how your life has been affected at work and at home.
• Reviewing available information: We look at documents such as police reports, medical records, and insurance policies, and we consider what additional information may be needed.
• Communicating with insurers: We handle communication with insurance companies so you do not have to go back and forth with adjusters while you are trying to heal.
• Pursuing negotiation and, if needed, litigation: We negotiate with insurers to seek a fair resolution, and if a case cannot be resolved through settlement, we are prepared to move forward through the court process when that is appropriate.

Our goal is to pursue full and fair compensation for medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, and other losses that arise from the crash. Because we limit our caseloads, we are able to spend the time needed to understand the long-term impact of your injuries and to keep you informed about important decisions as your claim moves forward.

Compensation You May Be Able To Pursue

After a crash caused by a drunk driver, many people want to know what compensation might be available. While no two cases are identical, Arizona personal injury law allows injured people and, in some situations, families who lost a loved one, to seek various types of damages.

Common categories of compensation in these cases can include:

• Medical expenses: Costs for emergency care, hospital stays, doctor visits, medication, physical therapy, and other treatment you need because of the collision.
• Lost income: Wages or salary you miss while you are unable to work, as well as potential loss of future earning capacity if your injuries affect your ability to work long term.
• Pain and suffering: Physical pain and the emotional impact of the crash, such as anxiety, fear, and loss of enjoyment of daily activities.
• Property damage: Repair or replacement of your vehicle and other property damaged in the collision.
• Wrongful death damages: In cases involving a fatality, certain family members may seek damages such as loss of financial support and loss of companionship, according to Arizona law.