Drunk Driving

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Taking Action Against Drunk Drivers

A car accident caused by an individual who is drinking and driving is not an accident - it is negligence. While the criminal court system can punish the drunk driver who caused the car crash, it does nothing to compensate the victims of the drunk driver.

As the victim of a drunk driving accident, or the relative of a loved one who has been killed by a drunk driver, you have the right to hold the drunk driver accountable for the injuries or death that their negligence and carelessness caused. Our auto accident lawyers can pursue a drunk driving accident claim and obtain financial compensation for:

  • Personal injuries (which may include spinal cord injury, neck injury and whiplash, brain injury, burns, amputation, blindness, and permanent disability)
  • Wrongful death
  • Medical expenses
  • Lost wages
  • Pain and suffering
  • Property damage

Punitive Damages

If the drunk driver who caused the crash was legally intoxicated, Georgia law provides for an award of punitive damages to the injury victim. Punitive damages significantly increase the amount of compensation victims of a drunk driver receive. These types of damages are designed to financially punish the drunk driver who caused the collision and to discourage others from driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI).

Contact us to discuss how we can help with a claim against a drunk driver, as well as any other responsible parties.

Other Responsible Parties

Under the Georgia Dram Shop Act, a drunk driver may not be the only one who can be held legally responsible for the drunk driving accident. This Georgia law says that a person who sells, furnishes, or serves alcoholic beverages to someone who is visibly intoxicated may be liable for the injuries and damage that occurs as a result of the intoxicated person's actions.

Drunk driving accidents can be extremely complex. The Georgia injury lawyers at the Studstill Firm, LLP take a special interest in handling auto accident cases involving drunk drivers, whether it was in Atlanta, Macon, Warner Robins, Moultrie, Thomasville or anywhere else in Georgia.

Free Consultation and Contingent Fees

At the Studstill Firm, LLP, consultations are free and all of our car accident cases are handled on a contingent fee – this means there are no attorneys' fees or expenses until there is a recovery.

If you have suffered serious injuries or lost a loved one due to a drunk driver or a driver who was Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), contact us and our Georgia drunk driving accident lawyers will respond to your request for a free case evaluation immediately.

Home and hospital visits are available for those who are unable to come to one of our offices (located in Macon, Georgia and Nashville, Georgia).

If you have been involved in a serious automobile accident on one of Georgia's busy roads, including I-16, I-75, I-95, Highway 82, Highway 41, Highway 341 and Highway 441, contact us to discuss your case with a personal injury lawyer today.