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Holding Drunk Drivers Responsible in Portland
If you or a loved one has been injured in a drunk driving accident in Portland or the surrounding metro area, you deserve an experienced legal team on your side. The Gatti Law Firm’s drunk driving accident attorneys work to establish liability for negligent drivers and, when warranted, the establishments that contributed to the crash.
Drunk driving accidents in Portland often leave victims facing painful injuries, financial strain, and emotional trauma. Our mission is to help you recover the full compensation you need to move forward.
We represent victims of drunk driving accidents involving:
- Passenger vehicles
- Commercial drivers under the influence
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents caused by impaired drivers
- Wrongful death claims
Understanding the Impact of Drunk Driving in Portland
Alcohol-impaired driving poses a constant danger to Portland motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians. Impaired drivers often fail to brake or swerve to avoid impact, making these crashes especially catastrophic.
Drunk driving accidents frequently result in life-altering injuries, including:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord damage and paralysis
- Broken bones and fractures
- Internal organ injuries
- Permanent disability
- Fatalities
How Alcohol Consumption Leads to Drunk Driving Accidents
Driving under the influence of alcohol (with a BAC over the legal limit) is the primary cause of these accidents. Alcohol impairs judgment, slows reaction times, and increases risk-taking, which can lead to dangerous behaviors such as:
- Slowed reactions and poor decision-making behind the wheel
- Reckless driving, including speeding or running red lights
- Driving the wrong way on highways or one-way streets
- Mixing alcohol with drugs or prescription medications, which worsens impairment
Who Can Be Held Liable in a Portland Drunk Driving Accident?
While the drunk driver is often the most obvious at-fault party, Oregon law allows for additional liability in certain cases. Our legal team will conduct a thorough investigation to identify all potentially liable parties.
Depending on the facts of your drunk driving claim, responsibility may rest with:
- The drunk driver for negligent and reckless actions behind the wheel
- Bars, restaurants, or liquor stores under Oregon’s dram shop law
- Social hosts if they provided alcohol to minors who then caused harm
- Employers if the at-fault driver was operating a vehicle on the job
Compensation for Portland Drunk Driving Victims
Oregon follows a comparative negligence rule—meaning your compensation may be reduced if you are found partially at fault. However, as long as you are less than 50% responsible, you can still pursue damages.
Potential compensation in a Portland drunk driving accident claim may include:
- Medical expenses
- Future medical care needs
- Lost income
- Reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of companionship
- Property damage
- Punitive damages
Why Choose The Gatti Law Firm?
At The Gatti Law Firm, we have decades of experience representing victims of drunk driving accidents in Portland and across Oregon. Our attorneys understand how to build strong cases against impaired drivers, negligent establishments, and insurance companies that try to undervalue claims.
With offices in Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, and Clackamas, we proudly serve clients throughout the Portland metro area. We are committed to securing every dollar you deserve so you can focus on healing and rebuilding your life.
Request a Free Consultation
If you’ve been injured in a drunk driving accident in Portland, let our dedicated legal team fight for you. Contact The Gatti Law Firm today to schedule your free consultation and learn how we can help.