Collisions Caused by Drunk Drivers

Drunk driving is a major threat on the roadways. Nearly 30 people die in drunk driving crashes every day in the U.S., as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). If you have been seriously injured or lost a loved in a collision caused by a drunk driver, contact Brodhead Law right away. Our Atlanta personal injury attorneys have the knowledge, skills, and dedication to fight for the compensation you deserve.

Why Choose Us?

We understand the value of claims for collisions caused by drunk drivers and know how important financial recovery is to moving forward.
We have extensive experience successfully handling drunk driving accident cases. Our trial lawyers can develop legal strategies to effectively pursue the best possible outcome in your case.
For more than 20 years, our attorneys have been representing seriously injured accident victims, recovering millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for our clients.

What Constitutes Drunk Driving in Georgia?

A driver can be in violation of DUI laws in Georgia in either one of two different ways:

Driving under the influence: A driver is considered under the influence if he or she has consumed alcohol and is unable to operate the vehicle safely. The person’s driving and/or field sobriety tests are the basis for determining whether the driver was mentally or physically impaired.
DUI Per Se: As in most states, driving with blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or greater is against the law in Georgia. A driver under the age of 21 with a BAC of 0.02 or higher is considered DUI. A commercial driver is DUI with a BAC of 0.04 or greater.

Drunk Driving Crash Statistics

The NHTSA reports that 10,874 people in the U.S. were killed in drunk driving crashes in a recently reported year.
6,618 of those fatalities (61%) were drivers with a BAC of 0.08 or higher.
In Georgia, 24% of traffic deaths in 2017 involved alcohol-impaired drivers (366 out of 1,540 total fatalities).
Approximately one-third of all traffic fatalities in the U.S. involve drivers with BAC of 0.08 or higher.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one million drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol in a recent year.
CDC also states that, of the 1,233 traffic deaths of children ages 0 to 14 that year, 214 (17%) involved a drunk driver.

What Types of Damages Can You Claim for a Collision Caused by a Drunk Driver?

Any person injured in a collision caused by a drunk driver is entitled to file a claim to recover compensatory damages from the at-fault drunk driver. These damages are intended to compensate the victim for actual losses incurred, such as:

Past and future medical expenses
Lost wages
Loss of earning capacity
Pain and suffering

In addition, state law allows victims of drunk driving to seek punitive damages, designed to punish the defendant for egregious wrongdoing and to deter similar dangerous acts in the future.

Contact Us Today

Driving under the influence of alcohol puts everyone on the roadways at risk. If you have been badly hurt in a collision caused by a drunk driver, call Brodhead Law as soon as possible. We work on a contingency fee basis, and there is never a fee unless we win your case.