Driving under the influence (DUI) endangers other drivers on the road. Alcohol impacts the brain and its functions — noticeably impairing drivers who get behind the wheel after they have been drinking.
Georgia drivers who operate a vehicle while intoxicated run the risk of experiencing alcohol's negative effects, including:
If you have been hit by a drunk driver in Duluth, it is important that you follow the necessary steps after the accident to protect your safety and legal rights.
If you have ever been in an accident before, the steps are fairly similar in this situation. However, if you believe the other driver is drunk, you need to take a few extra precautions to protect yourself and strengthen your claim in the event of a lawsuit.
If authorities determine the other driver is drunk at the scene of the accident, the driver will be arrested and could face severe criminal charges like fines, jail time and driver’s license suspension.
Your car accident attorney will work with you to collect evidence that fully details your damages and clearly establishes fault.
Economic damages are the directly attributable financial losses you suffered due to the accident and the injuries you sustained. They are least likely to be disputed in court because they are quantifiable and easily provable. These include medical expenses, property damage and lost wages. Non-economic damages are the ways in which your quality of life has been affected, including pain and suffering, emotional trauma (PTSD), lifelong disabilities and more.
Punitive damages or exemplary damages may be awarded if it can be proven the driver was drunk or displaying a willful and usually criminal degree of misconduct. Punitive damages can only be granted at the end of a trial, so your claim and investigative process could become more complicated and drawn out. Drunk driving accident injuries aren’t necessarily the only occasions where a Georgia plaintiff can seek punitive damages, but it is the most common example.
Your car accident attorney can determine if there is enough evidence for your case to qualify for any punitive damages.
It is important to hold negligent drivers accountable in the state of Georgia, especially those who knowingly put others in harm’s way. If you have been in an accident involving a drunk driver, don’t wait to seek legal representation.
At Zdrilich Injury Law, we are your biggest advocates when it comes to accidents involving drunk drivers. Our car accident lawyers will do everything they can to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.
Schedule a free consultation with us today by calling (770) 931-9604.
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