For decades, the public has been alerted to the dangers of drunk driving. Public awareness campaigns and strict laws have helped reduce the percentage of accidents caused by drunk drivers, but the problem still exists. There is no excuse for anyone who gets behind the wheel when they are intoxicated, as they are breaking the law.
When someone causes an injury accident while driving drunk, they should be held liable for their actions. The Atlanta drunk driving accident lawyer with the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown helps accident victims seek the fair compensation they deserve for their injuries. For 30 years, we have helped clients recover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
Call us today to learn more during a free case consultation. Our Atlanta car accident lawyer will manage your case while you recover from your injuries. Your personal injury case deserves personal attention.
Drunk Drivers Are Negligent and Owe You Compensation
Once a person drinks more than the legal limit, 0.08% blood alcohol concentration (BAC), and gets behind the wheel, they have become a negligent driver. It does not matter how careful they try to drive or why they drove; it is an illegal act. Reaction times are slowed, and motor skills are impacted under the influence of alcohol.
When a driver is drunk and causes an auto accident injury, their actions have impacted the lives of the accident victim. It is our job at the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown to fight for the victim’s rights.
Compensation for Your Accident Injuries in Atlanta
If you were injured during an auto accident caused by an intoxicated driver, you deserve to have your expenses covered by the responsible party. Your compensation should cover such losses as:
- Lost income while you recovered from your injury
- Medical bills, rehabilitation, and therapy
- Pain and suffering you experienced
- Emotional distress you live with now
- Repair or replacement for property damages
- Impacts on your family and the loss of consortium
- Disabilities or disfigurements from the accident
Courts allow the jury to consider awarding punitive damages for the drunk driver’s egregious actions.
If you lost a loved one, please accept our condolences and know that we are here to help you and your family rebuild your lives by pursuing wrongful death damages in the form of:
- Your loved one’s final medical expenses
- Funeral and burial costs
- Loss of financial support
- Loss of consortium and guidance
- Pain and suffering
Our legal team and personal injury attorney will pursue the maximum compensation possible from the driver and their insurance company.
Call the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown today. Speak with a member of our team and learn more about your legal options during a free case consultation.
There May Be More Than One Liable Party in Your Atlanta Drunk Driving Accident
As your drunk driving accident attorney, we will manage every aspect of your case for you. We’re able to do this because we believe in keeping our caseloads small and developing a close personal relationship with our clients. Together, we will work as a team to achieve the best results possible for you.
We will:
- Investigate the accident scene
- Gather evidence, such as the police report and medical records
- Interview any eyewitness to the accident
- Consult with your doctors on your prognosis
- Speak with accident reconstruction specialists about the accident
- Identify all possible liable parties
- Compile a list of all damages in your case
- File a personal injury claim with each insurance company
- Negotiate a fair settlement that addresses your losses
- Take your case to court if we cannot agree on a settlement
We will investigate whether other parties may be liable in your case, as dram shops and social hosts can also be liable for drunk driving injury accidents in Georgia under O.C.G.A. § 51-1-40.
Deadlines Affecting Your Atlanta Personal Injury Lawsuit
If negotiations fail with the insurance companies, we will advise pursuing compensation through a personal injury lawsuit, but we must file the lawsuit before the statute of limitations expires. The statute of limitations in Georgia is typically two years from the date of the accident, per O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33. Exceptions may apply to your case, which could influence the deadline.
For example, cases involving minors are paused, or tolled, until the victim reaches their eighteenth birthday. On the other end, claims against a government entity must be started much sooner. Depending on the agency involved, your deadline to file a notice of claim may be cut down between one year to six months.
Your ability to file a lawsuit against the negligent party is very important when pursuing compensation. If the deadline in your case expires, one, the courts could dismiss your case, and two, you lose a powerful tool to leverage a fair settlement from the insurance companies. Without the right to sue, the insurance companies will only offer you what they feel your case deserves.
Just as important as it is to file before the statute expires, notifying us early enough helps us secure evidence before it is lost or destroyed.
Follow Your Doctor’s Orders After an Atlanta Drunk Driving Accident
If you have suffered injuries in a drunk driving accident, one of the most important things you should do is to see a doctor as soon as possible. Your doctor can diagnose any injuries you may have suffered and get you started on a treatment program.
Follow your treatment plan, and do not skip any appointments. Not only will this protect your health, but it will also protect your personal injury claim. When you see a doctor immediately after the accident and follow their orders, you are creating a link between the accident and your injuries.
Call Today for Legal Representation on Your Atlanta Drunk Driving Case
No one should need to pay for the negligent actions of another person. If you have been injured in an alcohol-related auto accident or lost a loved one due to a drunk driver, contact the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown. We offer free consultations to discuss your case and work on contingency. You pay us nothing until you win a negotiated settlement or court award.
With the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown, you can expect personalized attention and aggressive effort when fighting your case. Call today to get started.
Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown
Address: 3390 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 1100 Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone: (404) 476-8462
Opening Hours: Available 24/7
