Recovering Damages For Accident Injuries Caused By A Drunk Driver
Traveling by vehicle is always a risk. While you can be a careful and safe driver, you cannot control the behavior of other drivers. That risk is compounded when other drivers are intoxicated or impaired by alcohol or drugs. The statistics are sobering. One-third of all fatal car accidents involve alcohol, meaning more than 10,000 deaths every year.
Glenda Mitchell Law Firm welcomes your inquiry after a drunk driving crash in Georgia, Alabama or South Carolina. Our DUI accident lawyers can investigate the cause of your crash. We want to help you hold negligent parties responsible for your injuries and losses. Our personal injury attorneys will fight to get the compensation you deserve for your accident injuries.
Who Is Responsible When A Drunk Patron Causes A Crash?
In addition to the driver who caused your crash, our personal injury attorneys may be able to hold others accountable for your injuries as well. Bars, restaurants, casinos and other businesses that serve alcohol owe a duty of care to the general public. They have a responsibility to prevent dangerous actions by drunk customers.
When a commercial establishment serves alcohol to obviously drunk patrons who then drive away and cause accidents, that business can be held accountable through a dram shop claim. A dram shop case alleges that the server or bartender should have noticed someone’s drunkenness and stopped serving that customer additional alcoholic beverages.
DUI Crashes Often Cause Life-Changing Injuries
For the thousands who survive these crashes, there is a long road to recovery. Like any serious motor vehicle accident, the injuries from a DUI accident range from a few broken bones and some bruising to much more catastrophic injuries, like permanent spinal cord damage or severe head trauma. Such injuries can leave you out of work for months, losing income while the gap between medical bills and your income grows.
Severe Injuries Demand A Serious Response
If you have suffered more serious injuries, you need the help of an experienced car accident attorney. Our personal injury lawyers have worked on it for more than a decade, and we know how important it is for our clients to obtain compensation for what may be lifelong injuries.
DUI accidents can cause a traumatic brain or spinal cord injury that can be catastrophic and life-changing. You may lose your ability to work or require significant accommodations, like a motorized wheelchair or long-term nursing care. We evaluate your injuries and build a compelling case for compensation that will cover your current and future needs.
Fighting For Compensation In Your Drunk Driving Accident Claim
When your life has been turned upside down because of serious injuries caused by a drunk driver, you naturally want justice. A drunk driver could be cited for DUI, face criminal penalties and potentially lose driving privileges. The best way to secure the maximum amount of compensation for yourself is to document your case by keeping track of:
- Your medical records and expenses
- Your lost wages and income opportunities
- Your property damage
You can also keep track of the other driver’s criminal DUI case. Your DUI accident attorney can help you uncover more about the circumstances of the drunk driver’s situation and whether or not they were overserved at an establishment that should have cut them off. At Glenda Mitchell Law Firm, we consider all of the angles of a client’s case as we prepare compelling claims and lawsuits.
Consult A DUI Accident Lawyer For Free
At Glenda Mitchell Law Firm, our experienced DUI accident attorneys can help you obtain compensation for your DUI accident injuries. We will pursue all negligent parties, including the drunk driver and those who may have served them alcohol. We offer free case evaluations and consultations, and we even make home and hospital visits as necessary.
Schedule your free appointment today. In Georgia, call our Cartersville office at 678-721-0417, or in Auburn at 334-604-7927 or in Greenville at 864-326-3073. You can also send us a message through our website.