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DUI crashes are among the most preventable injuries on Utah roads. The criminal case is a separate track — we focus on the civil recovery for the people who were hurt. [(801) 377-1900](tel:+18013771900)[Free Case Review](/contact) What this case really involves ## What we look at in a drunk-driver crashes case. Utah's per se BAC limit (.05) is the strictest in the country, which means more drivers are technically over the limit than they realize — and more of them are at fault civilly. We evaluate criminal-case discovery and build a parallel civil claim. We also evaluate dram-shop liability where a bar or restaurant overserved the at-fault driver. Utah's dram-shop statute is narrower than some states' — but it applies in real cases, and we know how to plead it. Punitive damages are routinely available in DUI civil cases. We pursue them where the facts support. Insurance issues we anticipate - — Driver liability policy - — Dram-shop coverage of any commercial alcohol provider - — UM/UIM on your own policy where collection from the driver is constrained Talk to a real attorney ### Free, no-pressure case review. We tell you whether you have a case before you sign anything. No attorney fee unless we recover for you. [(801) 377-1900](tel:+18013771900)[Send your case](/contact) FAQ - Should I wait until the criminal case is over? No. Civil deadlines run independently. We coordinate with the prosecution but file when we need to. - What if the driver is uninsured? We pursue your UM coverage and any dram-shop or third-party policies that may apply. Choose your Utah city ## Drunk-Driver Crashes pages, by location. Each city page lists local crash corridors, hospitals, and the courthouse where your case would be filed. Utah County [Provo](/drunk-driver-lawyer/provo)[Orem](/drunk-driver-lawyer/orem)[Lehi](/drunk-driver-lawyer/lehi)[American Fork](/drunk-driver-lawyer/american-fork)[Pleasant Grove](/drunk-driver-lawyer/pleasant-grove)[Spanish Fork](/drunk-driver-lawyer/spanish-fork)[Saratoga Springs](/drunk-driver-lawyer/saratoga-springs)[Springville](/drunk-driver-lawyer/springville)[Payson](/drunk-driver-lawyer/payson)[Eagle Mountain](/drunk-driver-lawyer/eagle-mountain)[Vineyard](/drunk-driver-lawyer/vineyard)[Lindon](/drunk-driver-lawyer/lindon) Show 1 more cities in Utah County We serve every Utah city below — tap to see the full list. Salt Lake County [Salt Lake City](/drunk-driver-lawyer/salt-lake-city)[West Jordan](/drunk-driver-lawyer/west-jordan)[Sandy](/drunk-driver-lawyer/sandy)[Draper](/drunk-driver-lawyer/draper)[South Jordan](/drunk-driver-lawyer/south-jordan)[West Valley City](/drunk-driver-lawyer/west-valley-city)[Murray](/drunk-driver-lawyer/murray)[Riverton](/drunk-driver-lawyer/riverton)[Herriman](/drunk-driver-lawyer/herriman)[Bluffdale](/drunk-driver-lawyer/bluffdale)[Taylorsville](/drunk-driver-lawyer/taylorsville)[Midvale](/drunk-driver-lawyer/midvale) Show 4 more cities in Salt Lake County We serve every Utah city below — tap to see the full list. Other Utah Cities [Logan](/drunk-driver-lawyer/logan)[Bountiful](/drunk-driver-lawyer/bountiful)[Farmington](/drunk-driver-lawyer/farmington)[Park City](/drunk-driver-lawyer/park-city)[Heber City](/drunk-driver-lawyer/heber-city)[Ogden](/drunk-driver-lawyer/ogden)[Layton](/drunk-driver-lawyer/layton)[St. George](/drunk-driver-lawyer/st-george)[North Logan](/drunk-driver-lawyer/north-logan)[Smithfield](/drunk-driver-lawyer/smithfield)[Hyrum](/drunk-driver-lawyer/hyrum)[Centerville](/drunk-driver-lawyer/centerville) Show 23 more cities in Other Utah Cities We serve every Utah city below — tap to see the full list. Related crash types ## Other cases we handle. [ ### Car Accident Lawyer Two- and multi-vehicle crashes anywhere in Utah. ](/car-accident-lawyer)[ ### Rear-End Collision Lawyer Whiplash, herniated discs, and stop-and-go I-15 chain reactions. ](/rear-end-collision-lawyer)[ ### T-Bone / Intersection Lawyer Failure-to-yield, ran-the-red, and unprotected left-turn intersection crashes. ](/t-bone-accident-lawyer)[ ### Rollover Accident Lawyer SUV and pickup rollovers, often involving canyon roads and Utah's mountain passes. ](/rollover-accident-lawyer)[ ### Hit-and-Run Lawyer Driver fled the scene? We pursue UM coverage and identify the at-fault driver. ](/hit-and-run-lawyer)[ ### Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist When the at-fault driver has no insurance or not enough — we go to your own policy. ](/uninsured-motorist-lawyer) Talk to a real attorney today ## Call Metler Law. We answer the phone. Free, confidential consultation. No fee unless we recover. Speak directly with an attorney on the Metler Team — not a screener, not a call center. [(801) 377-1900](tel:+18013771900) [Send your case](/contact) - Monday – Friday · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM - English & Español Office 4844 N 300 W, Suite 300 Provo, UT 84604 Free consultations by phone, video, or in our Provo office. Calls after hours are returned the next business day. ![Metler — Attorney at Law](/manus-storage/metler-logo_346f19d8.png) Utah car accident attorneys. Personal injury is the entire focus of our practice. English & Español. No attorney fee unless we recover for you. 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