Drug-Related Car Accidents

Alcohol is a powerful drug proven to impair driving, and DUI cases grab the public’s attention. Less noticeable but just as dangerous (if not more so because it often goes undetected) are drug-related car accidents in the metro Atlanta area. Georgia law is clear: Those who choose to drive impaired have displayed evidence of disregard for vehicle law and/or the punishment for doing so.

Atlanta Car Accident Attorney

While everyone agrees that stiff penalties for those caught driving under the influence is just punishment, the injured victims may wonder where to find their justice. The law offices of Goldstein & Hayes, P.C. litigate drug-related accidents as well as drunk driver accidents, seeking punitive damages as well as medical bills, attorney’s fees, court costs and any other damage-related loss.

Atlanta Drug-Related Car Accident Attorney

Many drivers think their punitive damages costs will be covered by insurance. This may not be the case, depending on the exclusions in the insurance contract. Insurance companies try hard to limit the amount of compensation to the injured person, working quickly to take down recorded statements from witnesses as well as those involved in the accident and inspecting the vehicles and/or site of the accident. Police reports will be examined, as well as medical records.

Contact our DUI Accident Attorney for Help

Some insurance companies are reputable, but many will try to rush accident victims into a quick settlement in an effort to avoid paying for expenses the injured person may not have thought about. An injury may take months to manifest itself or you may have permanent disfigurement due to a drug-induced car accident that surgery cannot overcome. In most cases, the state of Georgia allows a two-year time period for filing a personal injury lawsuit involving an Atlanta drug related car accident. Call Goldstein & Hayes, P.C. for a free consultation so we can discuss current, expected and/or long-term medical expenses, your lost wages and future loss of wages, if any, and other monetary expenses you may not have considered. Do not allow yourself to be rushed into a quick decision. Atlanta personal injury attorneys Goldstein & Hayes, P.C. will ensure that your rights as a victim are protected.