Hit by a Drunk or Drugged Driver?
There is no excuse to become intoxicated in any form and get behind the wheel of a car! Wrecks caused by drunken or drugged drivers are often devastating.
It’s a crime but how do you collect?
While the driver may be held accountable criminally for their act, it does not address how you receive compensation. In order to hold the drunk or drugged driver financially responsible, you will need to file an insurance claim and/or file a lawsuit.
Punitive Damages
Punitive Damages may be available against a drunk or drugged driver. They are designed to punish willful, wanton or reckless behavior and to deter similar conduct in the future.