Can I sue if I lost vision or hearing in a car accident caused by a drunk driver?
Yes, and you may be entitled to pursue punitive damages in addition to all compensatory damages. Under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-5.1, punitive damages are available where the defendant’s conduct shows willful misconduct, malice, fraud, wantonness, oppression, or an entire want of care evidencing conscious indifference. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs frequently satisfies this standard. Haug Barron Law Group has successfully pursued punitive damages in DUI-related catastrophic injury cases.
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