Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers in Rockville
24/7 Bilingual Guidance After an Impaired-Driving Crash
When an impaired driver causes a collision, the resulting injury claim presents issues that don’t arise in every car accident. At Antezana & Antezana, LLC., we treat drunk driving accident claims as distinct civil cases that require focused evidence and a clear response to Maryland insurance law.
Founded by Alfredo J. Antezana in 2001, our family-owned personal injury practice has handled thousands of cases, including car accident claims. We serve clients throughout Rockville and Montgomery County with free consultations, 24/7 availability, and bilingual service in English and Spanish. You won’t pay an upfront legal fee, and you won’t owe us a fee unless we win.
Call us at (301) 640-5735 now for a free consultation about your drunk driving accident claim in Rockville.
A Civil Claim Can Pursue the Compensation a Criminal Case Can’t
A criminal prosecution can punish an impaired driver, but it doesn’t compensate the people injured in the collision. That requires a separate civil claim against the responsible driver and any applicable insurance coverage. Evidence from the criminal investigation, including an arrest, breath test, or conviction, may strengthen the civil case.
We can explain your rights, identify available coverage, and guide you through decisions that could affect your claim. In 2025, we secured more than $70 million in settlements and verdicts for clients in Maryland and Virginia, adding to the tens of millions of dollars recovered throughout our work.
Treating Every Client Like Family
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"An Awesome Team"
Antezana & Antezana have an awesome staff and represent their clients to the fullest!! I have had 4 Worker’s Comp claims with them and have been very well taken care of!! I love them and always will recommend them!!!- Tiff J. -
"Their Knowledge Was Tremendous"
Huge thank you to the paralegals who supported me in my case. It was a long journey but having their legal help and knowledge was a tremendous aid, and they helped advocate for me and my pain effectively.- Former Client -
"A Safe Place for Everyone"
I want to thank Antezana and Antezana for their professionalism, knowledge, and patience. This law firm is very professional when addressing persons of LGBTQ+ and is also a safe space for queer members.
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"Respectful and Pleasant"
They are very pleasant, respectful, and easy to deal with. I highly recommend. I am very happy with the result of my workers' compensation claim and with the office of Antezana and Antezana.- Peggy N. -
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I had a great experience. Excellent service and attention, very attentive to my case. I highly recommend this place - they're nice, personal, and professional.- Ana M. -
"The Best Firm"
They are the best workers' compensation firm! Thank you to the attorneys and team for handling my case. I am very happy with the resolution of my case.- Tegwi T. -
"They Made Me Feel Comfortable"
I was very satisfied with the way this firm has handled my case. They did an amazing job representing me in court. The team is easy to work with and show great understanding of my case.- Former Client -
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Happy to recommend such an amazing law firm. I had a great experience. This is my second injury case they've handled. They pushed to get me the most money for my case.
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Results You Can Rely On
Over 25 Years of Treating Clients Like Family
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$557,700 Car Accident
Our three clients were rear-ended by a teenager fleeing the police at 80 mph on I-395 near Edsall Road.
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$383,000+ Work Accident
Our client was a landscaper who, while mowing a customer’s lawn, was hit by a car which lost control while joyriding and left the roadway.
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$370,000 Wrongful Death
Benefits paid to the family of a pipelayer who was killed in a trench collapse.
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$348,000 Work Accident
Client is a carpenter who slipped on a job site, requiring an extensive amount of time to recover.
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$202,000 Work Accident
Client is a paramedic who injured their back when the ambulance they hit a speed bump at 40 miles per hour.
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$200,000 Work Accident
Client is a chimney sweep who fell 10’ from a ladder while cleaning a chimney, requiring surgery.
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$139,000 Work Accident
Client is a gutter installer who fell from his ladder and broke his arm, requiring surgery.
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$130,000 Car Accident
Despite no police report being published, our client received $130,000.00 in short-term disability, long term disability, and car insurance benefits.
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$120,000 Car Accident
Our client was in an intersection accident, causing a swollen knee.
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$111,000 Car Accident
Client suffered a 4th metacarpal fracture for an accident involving an antique vehicle.
Here, You Come First - Always.
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We Go Above and Beyond
We don’t stop at “good enough," we push for what’s right: relentless preparation, personal attention, and fearlessly fighting for you.
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Award-Winning Team
We've been recognized for excellence and trusted by more than 37,000 injured clients, with a long record of proven results.
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We Speak Your Language
When every staff member is bilingual, you get clear communication in English and Spanish, every step of the way.
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Compassionate Advocates
We treat every client like family and fight as if the case were our own. Your recovery matters to us.
Proving Liability in a Rockville Drunk Driving Crash
A Maryland injury claim generally requires proof that the driver owed a duty of care, breached that duty, caused the crash, and produced measurable damages. Evidence of impaired driving can establish a breach of the duty to drive safely, but the injured person must still connect that conduct to the collision and resulting losses.
How Blood Alcohol Evidence Can Affect the Claim
Under Maryland law, a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher can establish driving under the influence per se, meaning the reading satisfies the statutory threshold. A reading of at least 0.07% but under 0.08% creates a presumption of driving while impaired. A driver with a reading above 0.05% but under 0.07% may still face impairment allegations when other evidence indicates that alcohol affected safe operation.
Field sobriety tests, breathalyzer results, officer observations, and video footage can help show the driver’s condition at the time of the collision. The strength of that evidence depends on how the tests were conducted, documented, and preserved.
Maryland’s Contributory Negligence Rule
Maryland follows pure contributory negligence, which can prevent recovery if the injured person is found even 1% responsible for the collision. An insurer may invoke this rule despite evidence that its policyholder was intoxicated. We examine vehicle damage, witness accounts, traffic-camera footage, and the police accident report to challenge unsupported attempts to shift blame.
Why Recovery Usually Comes From the Impaired Driver
Maryland generally doesn’t impose dram shop liability on a business that serves alcohol to someone who later causes an injury. In Warr v. JMGM Group, LLC (2013), Maryland’s highest court declined to recognize a general claim against alcohol vendors under those circumstances.
The state also lacks broad social host liability. Maryland Criminal Law §10-117(b), however, prohibits an adult from knowingly allowing someone under 21 to possess or consume alcohol at a residence the adult owns or leases. Because claims against bars and social hosts are limited and fact-specific, the impaired driver’s liability policy is usually the primary potential source of compensation.
Steps to Protect Your Drunk Driving Accident Claim
After getting to safety and seeking medical care, careful documentation can preserve evidence for an insurance claim or lawsuit.
Important steps can include:
- Report the crash: Contact law enforcement so officers can investigate, identify witnesses, and document signs of impairment.
- Preserve evidence: Keep photographs, videos, witness information, insurance correspondence, and a copy of the police accident report.
- Document your injuries: Retain medical records showing your diagnoses, treatment, expenses, and work restrictions.
- Be cautious with recorded statements: Speak with us before giving the other driver’s insurer a statement that could be used to shift fault or minimize your injuries.
- Track the filing deadline: Maryland personal injury lawsuits generally must be filed within three years of the accident, although the specific facts can change the applicable deadline.
