In a drunk driving accident, even if the drunk driver is not punished through the criminal justice system, the injured victim has the right to receive financial compensation. This can be done by filing a claim for personal injury in a civil court. If the driver responsible for the accident was legally drunk at the time of the accident, he may be liable to pay punitive damages for pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage in addition to compensation. In many cases, the owner of the car that allowed the drunk person to drive the car can be held responsible for putting the keys in the hands of the drunk person. This is known as negligent entrustment. Generally there is no set amount of damages the injured person can claim from the drunk driver and their insurance company.
Sometimes the other driver may not be at fault. Poorly maintained roads, messy and confusing construction, unclear signage, improperly designed roads and similar problems can be the cause of an accident. The Government agencies responsible for the roads and highways can be liable for damages in such cases. However, there are special rules that apply to lawsuits against government entities.
Our wrongful death and personal attorneys are based in Augusta, GA (Georgia). If someone you know has suffered a wrongful death, contact us. You may be eligible for compensation from different sources. We help injury victims in Augusta, GA (Georgia) and throughout the CSRA, including Columbia County, Richmond County, Lincoln County, McDuffie, Jefferson and Burke Counties, Evans, Appling, Waynesboro, Louisville, Thomson, Lincolnton, Girard Georgia & Aiken, South Carolina & North Augusta SC get the compensation they deserve.
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