Even if the impaired driver is not charged with and found guilty of a crime, you might still have the ability to file a claim
against the drunk driver if they caused the accident.
Not exact matches
If someone has a personal injury claim
against a
drunk driver and chooses to move forward with that claim, he or she should let a good personal injury lawyer handle the claim and negotiate an acceptable settlement.
No matter whether the
drunk driver is charged and convicted of the crime of driving under the influence, you still may be able to pursue a legal claim
against them
if they were responsible for the accident.
In addition, victims of car accidents, truck accidents, or motorcycle accidents involving a
drunk driver can also file a suit
against the
drunk driver or the insurance company
if they can not reach a fair settlement for compensation.
Even
if a criminal case is currently pending
against a
drunk driver, reach out to our Macon DUI lawyers.
So, for example,
if a
drunk driver is careening down the street at 100 mph per hour but brakes to a stop before coming into contact with you, his actions are negligent but you will not have any claim
against him (unless you suffer very serious emotional distress) because his negligence did not cause your injuries.