You can get punitive damages for DUI accident cases in Georgia if a court finds your evidence compelling enough to award them. These damages serve two purposes: to punish a defendant for extremely harmful wrongdoing and to discourage such behavior in the future. The state also allows victims to pursue compensatory damages for medical bills, … Read More »
There are two things many people associate with New Year’s Eve: the ball falling in Times Square, and fears about those who are driving drunk after partying too hard and not handing over the keys. If you are involved in a drunk driving accident on New Year’s Eve in the state of Georgia, you may … Read More »
Yes. You should always get an attorney after being injured in any accident, but it’s especially important if you were the victim of a drunk driver. DUI victims are entitled to larger damages than most car accident victims, but insurers will seek to pay as little as possible. They may even leave some types of … Read More »
No. Drunk drivers are usually at fault, but not always. And insurance companies will use this to try to avoid paying victims where possible. Below we’ll look at why this is possible from a legal perspective, what it looks like in a real accident, and your options as the victim. Breaking a Law vs. Being … Read More »
