Hurt or Injured by a Drunk Driver?
Brunswick Attorney for Victims of Drunk Driving Accidents
Georgia drunk driving accidents are often cases that have a high level of stigma attached to them. When a person is hit by a drunk driver, that person is entitled to compensation, especially if the person is injured in the accident. Due to the high level of compensation and negative publicity that typically surround these kinds of cases, insurance companies will generally try to settle them as quickly as possible. Many insurance companies attempt to make a settlement before the drunk driving victim has had the opportunity to contact a lawyer or seek medical treatment. You need a personal injury attorney who will follow the DUI driver's criminal trial, research his criminal past & put it all together to get you the compensation you deserve. You see, what the insurance adjusters will not tell you is that you're entitled to make a claim for punitive damanges in these types of cases. That is, the law allows a jury to assess punitive damages against the DUI driver in order to penalize & deter him & others from engaging in such conduct. At the Law Office of Brad S. McLelland, we can advise you on your rights and help you get the compensation you deserve.
If the drunk driver who hit you has history of drunk driving, you may be entitled to additional compensation. Unless you are working with a lawyer, however, you may not be aware of the driver's history of drunk driving offenses. Contact attorney Brad S. McLelland, and let our firm help you through your case. Call 912-265-4000.
Contact us today at 912-265-4000.