Drunk Driving Accidents

Drunk driving accidents are preventable, yet they continue to cause serious injuries and deaths across Georgia. When someone chooses to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the consequences often fall on innocent people. Blitch Law Firm represents victims of drunk driving accidents in Evans, Augusta, and throughout Georgia, pursuing accountability through civil claims against impaired drivers and other responsible parties.

These cases require a firm that understands how drunk driving cases are investigated, charged, and defended, and how those same facts translate into civil liability for injury victims.

Drunk Driving Accidents and Civil Liability in Georgia

Drunk driving accidents happen every day, despite public awareness campaigns and access to ride-sharing services. When an impaired driver causes a crash resulting in injury or death, the victims may pursue a civil lawsuit for monetary damages. This civil case is separate from any criminal prosecution brought by the State of Georgia.

Types of Drunk Driving Accident Cases We Handle

Blitch Law Firm represents victims involved in:

Car accidents caused by drunk drivers
Truck accidents involving impaired drivers
Motorcycle accidents
Pedestrian accidents
Fatal crashes and wrongful death claims

Each case is evaluated based on how the crash occurred, the injuries involved, and the full scope of damages suffered.

Compensation Available After a Drunk Driving Accident

Victims may pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost income, future care needs, and physical and emotional pain and suffering. In certain cases, Georgia law allows juries to consider punitive damages to punish reckless conduct and discourage similar behavior.

Insurance Issues in Drunk Driving Accident Claims

Drunk driving accident cases often involve complex insurance issues that directly affect recovery. Effective representation requires careful analysis of all available coverage and how it applies to the injuries suffered.

Liability and Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist Coverage

Claims may involve multiple insurance policies, including the drunk driver’s liability coverage and the injured party’s uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage. Medical liens and subrogation interests must also be addressed to protect the client’s recovery.

Managing Coverage and Damages

A thorough approach to insurance coverage and damages helps position a case for meaningful resolution rather than quick settlements that fail to account for long-term harm.

Dram Shop Liability in Georgia Drunk Driving Cases

In some drunk driving accidents, responsibility extends beyond the impaired driver. Georgia law allows injured victims to pursue claims against bars, restaurants, liquor stores, and other establishments that serve alcohol to visibly intoxicated individuals or minors.

When Alcohol Providers May Be Held Responsible

If an establishment serves alcohol to someone who is visibly intoxicated and that person later causes injury or death, the business may share liability. Dram shop claims are fact-specific and often require detailed investigation into service practices and timing.

Holding Drunk Drivers and Negligent Parties Accountable

Drunk driving accidents often leave lasting physical, emotional, and financial consequences. Civil claims exist to provide victims with financial recovery and to hold reckless parties accountable for the harm they caused.

Blitch Law Firm approaches these cases with focus and determination, pursuing fair compensation while handling the legal burden so clients can focus on healing.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a drunk driving accident or a dram shop liability case, contact Blitch Law Firm to discuss your options.

Drunk Driving Accidents