For Section B, although it's done on a no - fault basis, there is an exclusion for injuries to
the drunk driver at fault in a collision.
If you've been injured in a motor vehicle accident caused by a drunk driver,
the drunk driver at fault may face criminal penalties through state law enforcement.
Not exact matches
If you sustained injuries in a
drunk driving accident, the alcohol - impaired
driver who is
at fault for the accident can potentially face criminal charges and punishment through law enforcement and the courts.
Our
drunk driver injury attorneys can ensure thorough investigations are conducted in order to find those who are
at fault for your injuries and other damages.
Here, one might think that the
drunk driver who was involved in the original accident was
at fault for the man's death because, but for her
drunk driving, he would never have been in the position to have been hit by the passing semi-truck.
If both
drivers have been
drinking prior to the accident, determining who is
at fault can be even more difficult.
This experience proves invaluable when preparing a case against a
drunk driver or any other party who is
at fault for causing an accident.
Just like
drunk driving and distracted driving, speeding is a form of negligence that makes the
at -
fault driver responsible for any accidents that occur as a result.
The law allows victims of a
drunk driving accident to recover even more damages: «punitive damages» which are solely designed to punish the
at -
fault driver.
If the total damages awarded are $ 200,000, and the
driver is found 50 %
at fault, the construction company is 25 %
at fault, and the owner of the road is 25 %
at fault, you could potentially recover $ 100,000 from the
drunk driver and $ 50,000 each from the construction company and owner.