When a drunk driver is clearly at fault for an accident, it should be a simple matter to recover damages. However, insurance companies have their own interests in mind. They typically try to pay out as little as possible. If you have been the victim in a DUI accident, the insurance company may try to blame you! They may claim that you were partially or totally to blame for the accident. The insurance company will try to minimize the value of your claim.
Types of financial compensation
If you have been hit by a drunk driver in Georgia, you may be eligible to obtain financial damages for:
- Emergency medical care;
- Other hospital or medical bills;
- Long-term physical rehabilitation;
- Mental health treatment;
- Lost wages;
- Loss of earning potential;
- Pain and suffering;
- Emotional distress;
- Disfigurement or scarring;
- Physical impairment or disability; and
- Wrongful death damages.
In some DUI accident cases, injured victims are granted punitive damages. Punitive damages are a form of compensation that is designed to punish the highly reckless, irresponsible, or egregious conduct of the defendant.
The Roper Law Firm is ready to fight for you
We bring all our skills, experience, and resources to the investigation and litigation of DUI accident lawsuits in Georgia. We understand DUI accidents carry heavy emotional and legal weight; that's why we're committed to a client-focused practice offering personal attention and clear, consistent communication at all times from our entire staff. We feel an informed client is best able to make decisions in their own interest and will allow us to provide the most timely and cost-effective resolution.
Give us a call us to discuss your situation or schedule an appointment.
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