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Suing Drunk Drivers

Serving Atlanta, Georgia

At Robbins & Associates, PC, our Atlanta personal injury lawyers are committed to helping our clients get justice. Please call or email us today for a free consultation.

Despite all the campaigns to use social pressures to keep drunk drivers off the road, despite all the educational efforts, despite all the traffic stops, drunk drivers are still on the roads. And when a drunk driver is on the road, most likely they will cause an accident. In fact, a quarter of all traffic fatalities involve a driver who is legally intoxicated.

A truck accident, auto accident, or motorcycle accident with a drunk driver can change your whole life. You may lose valued irreplaceable property such as an heirloom collector's vehicle. You may be permanently injured, even disabled. You may even lose a loved one. No amount of money can put your life back to the place it was before the accident, but this does not mean there is no reason to sue drunk drivers.

There are many tangible expenses you face after your accident with a drunk driver, including:

Medical bills, such as
- Ambulance and emergency room bills
- Hospital expenses
- Prescription medication
- Prosthetics and aids, including canes and wheelchairs
- Physical therapy and ongoing treatment
Lost wages as a result of
- Deceased wage earner
- Time off from work
- Decreased earning potential
Funeral expenses

In addition, you can receive compensation for intangible losses as a result of your accident, including pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and generally diminished quality of life.

And you should not forget that the heavy financial penalties faced by drunk drivers can serve as incentive to keep drunk drivers off the road, both for the drivers themselves and for those who facilitate drunk driving.

Who Is Responsible for Your Drunk Driving Accident?
Of course, the primary person responsible for the accident is the drunk driver him- or herself. However, few drunk drivers get drunk at home alone then venture out on a whim. Most drunk drivers get on the road facilitated by numerous people who could have prevented or discouraged the driver from getting behind the wheel. These may include:

Bars, restaurants, and clubs that serve visibly intoxicated drivers
Bars, restaurants, and clubs that serve underage drinkers
Sober companions or passengers that allowed an intoxicated person to drive
Insurance companies that continue to insure a driver with a record of multiple DUIs
Commercial companies that hire or maintain drivers with a history of DUIs

If you have been hurt in a drunk driving accident in Atlanta or anywhere in Georgia, holding all involved parties responsible not only ensures that you receive just compensation for your loss. It also encourages everyone to do everything possible to keep drunk drivers off the road in the future.

Contact an experienced drunk driving accident lawyer at Robbins & Associates, P.C. today for a free initial consultation.

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