The driver who hit us was drunk. Can we get more than just compensation for our child’s injuries?

The driver who hit us was drunk. Can we get more than just compensation for our child’s injuries?

Yes. In cases involving a DUI driver, Georgia law permits the jury to award punitive damages (O.C.G.A. § 51-12-5.1) in addition to all compensatory damages. Punitive damages are intended to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar conduct, and they can substantially increase the total recovery for your family. Additionally, if a licensed establishment served alcohol to the driver before the crash, a dram shop claim under O.C.G.A. § 51-1-40 may provide access to additional insurance coverage. Haug Barron Law Group will aggressively pursue every available avenue of recovery.