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Those driving under the influence can change the course of their life and other motorists in an instant. If you or a loved one have been harmed in a car accident with a drunk driver behind the wheel, contact the drunk driving accident attorneys at Southside Injury Attorneys to give you the legal care you deserve.
Southside Injury Attorneys
Georgia Drunk Driving Accident Attorneys
Drunk Driving Accidents in Georgia
An intoxicated driver can face criminal charges with DUI damages from the use of both alcohol and drugs. When convicting a drunk driver, it is important to recover economic damages regardless of their level of impairment.
- The driver has a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08% or greater
- The driver is under the age of 21 and has a BAC of .02% or greater
- The driver is under the influence of other drugs or illegal substances
Our Drunk Driving Accident Attorneys Can Help Get You Compensation
The shock, serious injuries, and pain that you or your loved ones may experience in a drunk driving accident cases can be devastating. Unfortunately, some drunk driving accident victims may wish for the experience to be over quickly and will settle for less than what they deserve. Our legal team will conduct a thorough investigation of the incident and impaired driver to ensure you get the compensation you deserve.
Our experienced personal injury attorneys can help you recover compensation to ease financial burdens and hold drunk drivers accountable for their reckless actions.
- Present and future medical expenses
- Lost income from time off work
- Pain and suffering
- Disabilities
- Physical disfigurement
- Property damage
- Wrongful death claims
It is important to understand you should be patient after the drunk driver’s insurance company offers a payout. Our personal injury lawyers will analyze the rulings from the driver’s criminal trial to see if further damages can be recovered and will keep you informed of your legal options every step of the way. Here, we can proceed with getting you punitive damages that punish the drunk driver for the harm they have inflicted and could potentially inflict again.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Drunk Driver Victims
What If I Was a Passenger in a Drunk Driving Accident?
Passengers in drunk driving accidents are also due compensation. These claims are brought to the driver’s insurance company, even if the drunk driver was the driver of the vehicle you were in. These damages are similar to the injured driver’s such as:
- Medical bills
- Lost income from time off work
- Pain and suffering
Other options of compensation for victims of drunk driving can include holding other parties accountable such as the bars or restaurants that sold alcohol to the driver, whether the driver was driving the vehicle you were in or the other vehicle.
What Should I do if I Was Hit By a Drunk Driver?
- Call 911 if you are able and file an accident report
- Seek medical attention for yourself and other parties
- Collect any information and evidence from the driver who hit you such as the condition of impairment, alcohol or pill bottles in the vehicle, appearance of the driver (red eyes, grogginess, etc)
- Contact your insurance company to start an accident claim
- Contact a Southside drunk driving accident lawyer to begin the investigation immediately
What if the Drunk Driver Does Not Have Insurance?
Even if the drunk driver does not have car insurance, they may still have financial assets. Therefore, a personal injury claim can still be filed against the driver as well as a possible third party.
“Social host” liability can be used to civilly file against those who allow their guests to leave intoxicated from a gathering.
“Dram shop laws” in Georgia prevent establishments such as bars and restaurants from over-serving intoxicated customers. When broken, a victim of a DUI accident can hold these establishments liable.
What if the Driver had Above or Below .08% BAC?
If the driver had a BAC below .08%, they still could be charged with DWI or driving under the influence. In Georgia, officers have the right to pull over and arrest anyone who displays impairment from alcohol or reckless driving.
If the driver had a BAC above .08%, you still will be compensated for the injuries you sustained in a drunk driving crash through your personal injury case. These damages can include medical expenses, loss of income, pain and suffering, and any disabilities. Punitive damages can be filed against the driver if their BAC was significantly above the legal limit and a jury feels the driver’s actions were greatly harmful.
- Drivers that admitted to driving impaired – 11%
- Tested drivers that had taken a drug that could affect safety driving – 25%
- Auto fatalities that are DUI-related in Georgia – 30%
- Convicted drunk drivers that will continue to drive on a suspended license – 65%
- The likelihood that an individual will be involved in a drunk driving accident in their life – 66%
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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