Drunk Driver Accidents

Fighting for Drunk Driving Victims

If you have been injured by a drunk driver, you will need bring a personal injury claim against the drunk driver and their insurance company to recover for injuries, medical bills and lost income.

In Ohio, personal injury claims against drunk drivers will often include a claim for punitive damages.  Punitive damages seek to punish drunk drivers for their unlawful and dangerous conduct that lead to the injury of another.  Punitive damages are in addition to the compensatory damages and are assessed as a civil punishment for the bad acts of the drunk driver.

Drunk drivers cause more than just injuries.  In addition to medical bills and wage loss, one’s pain and suffering is a major element of a drunk driver accident claim. Injuries may have an impact on your ability to carry on with a normal life. Pain may restrict your ability to do every day task.  Injuries from a drunk driving accident may affect a victim’s ability to work, drive a car, participate in hobbies or exercise, enjoy their family life, or other personal activities.

If you have been injured in a drunk driving accident and would like to speak with a drunk driving accident lawyer, call us anytime at 614-523-7575 or complete our free consult form on this website.