In 2005 there were 500,000 injuries caused by a drunk driver. Sadly in 2005, 17,000 people lost their lives due to the negligent driving of people under the influence of alcohol. Of those 17,000 who were killed due to drunk drivers, 392 of those wrongful death victims were in Georgia. DUI is a major problem and is a leading cause of car wrecks every year.

Personal injury and wrongful death claims which are caused by drunk drivers create additional damages called punitive damages. Punitive damages are damages which are more than just compensation for lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering. Punitive damages are damages that are allowed to punish the negligent driver for conduct that showed a reckless disregard for human life.

Hiring an experienced personal injury and wrongful death attorney can make all the difference. The personal injury and wrongful death lawyers at The Griffin Law Firm specialize in maximizing the recoveries for our clients. We will fight to make sure that you recover all that you are entitled to receive. Without an attorney you are often at the mercy of the insurance adjusters and their attorneys who try to save the insurance company money at your expense. Money cannot replace the enjoyment of having a healthy life, but it is often essential in trying to help the permanently injured put their lives back together. Often the money is needed for future medical treatment and for training when an injured victim cannot continue to work the jobs they worked prior to the accident. The greatest tragedy of all is when there is a family member dies due to the negligent or intentional actions of another. In wrongful death claims Georgia law allows the surviving family (spouse, children, parents, estate) to recover for the value of the lost life. The Griffin Law Firm has successfully handled thousands of personal injury and wrongful death claims and have recovered millions of settlement dollars for our clients.

There are many very good reasons to hire us to help you with your personal injury, wrongful death, or worker’s compensation claims. One reason is because you do not know your rights and do not know how to litigate to protect those rights. Another reason is because insurance adjusters are trained to save the insurance companies money by settling the claims for as little as they can. The problem is that the money the insurance company saves is often at the expense of injured victims who do not have their own lawyers protecting them. Another benefit to hiring an attorney is that the attorney can identify the many insurance policies which may cover your claim and can find out the policy limits for each. Georgia law only requires drivers to carry $25,000 / $50,000 in liability coverage. Georgia law requires trucks to carry at least $100,000 / $300,000 or $500,000 per accident. However, drivers often purchase much larger amounts of liability coverage. We also strongly recommend that everyone purchase as much uninsured motorist coverage and medical pay coverage as they can afford. These insurance polices are often you only defense to being under insured for your claim. With the high cost of medical treatment the total medical bills for hospitalization or surgeries can easily be over $50,000. Negotiating great recoveries goes hand in hand with knowing how to stack the policies to maximize your recovery. Our personal injury and wrongful death attorneys will work hard to make sure that you are fully compensated for your losses.

Call us today toll free at 866-847-6545 for a free consultation. You can also use our Free Settlement Evaluation Form on this website to find out what your case is worth and to get answers to your legal questions. We will let you know if you have a personal injury or wrongful death claim and will let you know what we think your case is worth. Hire the experienced attorneys at The Griffin Law Firm so that we can guide you through the process and make sure you recover all that you deserve.