Goldstein & Hayes

Atlanta Injury Attorneys

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DUI Related Accidents

The victims of drunk drivers can face a long life ahead of them. The anger initially felt toward these negligent drivers of this life changing event is eventually replaced by the frustration of dealing with medical bills, lost income, permanent disabilities, and worries about taking care of spouses and children.

To discuss your case in an atmosphere of understanding and support, contact our offices in Atlanta Georgia today to schedule your free consultation with an experienced DUI related accident attorney who can give you the answers you need and the attention your situation deserves.

Despite stiff criminal penalties for drunk driving, DUI accidents still account for far too many injuries and fatalities. Drivers under the influence can be sentenced to fines and jail time through the criminal court system. Victims can sue the driver and other responsible parties in civil court and recover compensation for damages, including medical care, pain and suffering, lost wages, and property damage. At Goldstein & Hayes, P.C., our DUI related accident lawyers provide a strong voice for victims and their families in drunk driving cases. We represent drivers, passengers, and pedestrians who have suffered anything from broken bones to back injuries, spinal cord injuries, and paralysis as a result of the carelessness of drivers under the influence of drugs including alcohol.

Through interrogatories, depositions, document production, subpoenas, and other discovery, the personal injury lawyers of Goldstein & Hayes, P.C. will find and examine the facts in your case to determine if you have a case of punitive damages against the drunk driver. Our Atlanta Georgia attorneys may be able recover punitive damages against a DUI driver if the following can be proven:

  • At the time of the accident, the driver had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.10 percent or more by weight and volume.
  • At the time of the accident the driver knew, or should have known, that his ability to operate a motor vehicle was, or would be, impaired if he became intoxicated.
  • The driver’s intoxication proximately caused plaintiff’s personal injury or wrongful death.

In addition to the fines, high insurance rates, and jail time that drunk drivers face, they are liable for the personal injuries and wrongful deaths that they cause. If you or a family member has been injured by a driver under the influence of drugs, including alcohol, you may be entitled to punitive damages. Contact Goldstein & Hayes, P.C. located in Atlanta Georgia because we work hard to help you get what you deserve.