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DUI Accidents

Not all car accidents are created equally and that is true for DUI accidents in Georgia.  DUI accidents are often significant, can cause extensive injuries or even death, because even a little bit of alcohol significantly impairs people’s ability to drive safely and react.  DUI drivers are reckless, speed, fail to maintain their own lanes and cause head-on collisions, t-bone collisions, high-speed collisions, and other horrible crashes. Some DUI drivers are even known to flee the scene and “hit & run” in order to avoid being arrested.

In fact, the National Highway Safety Administration (NHSA) notes that, in 2022, there were 2,337 people killed in alcohol-related crashes where a driver had a BAC of .01 to .07 g/dL.  Even, worse, according to the NHSA, every day, approximately 37 people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes — that’s one person every 39 minutes. In 2022, 13,524 people died in preventable alcohol-impaired driving traffic deaths. 

DUI defendants are normally arrested and prosecuted for driving under the influence via the criminal legal system, but where the DUI driver also causes an accident, then the injured victim may pursue a civil claim for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain & suffering.

Just like any other personal injury case, a drunk driving accident case requires that the claimant or plaintiff prove duty, breach/liability, causation, and damages.  An experienced personal injury attorney will conduct a thorough investigation and gather evidence as early as possible in order to preserve and strengthen your case.

Proving liability or negligence in DUI cases normally starts with the police report or incident report.  The reporting police officer usually issues a citation to the drunk driver and arrests that person. The report is a good place to start to learn the story of how the wreck happened and figure out who was at fault.

As a claimant, your responsibility is to ensure that you obtain the medical treatment ordered by your doctors.  While catastrophic injuries, such as broken bones or amputations are obvious from the beginning, some victims of car crashes do not know the extent of their injuries until they have undergone medical treatment for extended periods of time with no improvement. 

It is important to monitor these types of injuries and to obtain the medical treatment necessary not only in order to heal, but, in the context of personal injury cases, to support claims. The medical treatment process organically develops what is typically referred to as “damages” in a personal injury case, which includes medical expenses and pain & suffering.

An additional component of a DUI case is referred to as “punitive damages.” With the consequences of DUI driving being so devastating, it is no surprise that Georgia law allows a claimant to seek up to $250,000.00 in punitive damages against a drunk driver.  The idea behind punitive damages is to punish and deter such unsafe behavior that endanger our community of drivers on the road. 

The attorneys at the Davis Injury Firm have experience handling DUI accident cases, seeking punitive damages, and have proven results.  Our goal is to achieve the best possible outcome for your case, whether through negotiation or litigation or trial.

At Davis Injury Firm, we pride ourselves on creative lawyering, clear communication with our clients, and a specially curated legal strategy based on your individual case. To make sure that you are satisfied and that we achieve results based on your needs,

  • We do not maintain a high-volume of case files.
  • An attorney, not case manager, oversees settlements and negotiations on each and every case.
  • We keep you informed every step of the way.

What sets us apart from some law firms:

  • We do not handle any other types of cases. 
  • We are not afraid of litigating cases, giving us the ability to acquire the experience and knowledge vital to maximizing results in personal injury cases.
  • We pride ourselves in using creative lawyering and strategy to maximize results. 
  • We use clear communication with our clients to keep them informed every step of the way.  
  • We give individualized attention to each and every client’s case by keeping our case volume low and curating specific legal strategies to the unique circumstances of that case.  

If you’ve been injured by a drunk driver in Georgia, don’t wait to seek legal help. Contact Davis Injury Firm today to schedule a free consultation with our experienced team. We will review your case, explain your rights and options, guide you through the process, and help you take the next steps toward securing the compensation you deserve.

Call us at 404-593-2620 or contact us online today to schedule a free consultation with one of our Atlanta personal injury attorneys.

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Having represented thousands of individuals throughout Georgia for over 20 years, Betty Nguyen Davis has the skillset and experience to handle all types of personal injury cases no matter how complex they are. Just as important, she possesses the emotional intelligence required for walking clients through what sometimes can be a difficult legal process.

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I'm so glad I hired attorney Betty Davis to handle my complicated car accident case! She made sure I received the medical care I needed and held the responsible parties accountable. Her staff is great too. The Davis Injury Firm handled everything for me while I recovered from the accident. Betty was...

Jane C.

I would recommend Betty to anyone needing an attorney who cares, is professional and gives 100% to creating the best possible outcome. In my case, Betty's skill in the courtroom brought the best of all outcomes. I don't ever want to be in another accident, but if it happens the first call I will...

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I am super duper grateful Ms. Davis being an listening ear. She's a great communicator about every step, every inch, every mile of the case!! I will always recommend her law firm for professional, reliable, personable and honesty for any and all my injury cases!!! Thanks again Ms. Davis.. I am...

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My case was handled with thoughtfulness, and I was well taken care of by Betty, and her all around great staff, It won't feel like a business transaction, they are there for you! Highly recommend.

Alyssa F.

I had a wonderful experience working with Betty. She was there for me throughout the entire process and made me feel heard and seen.

McAllister S.

Betty and her team truly are amazing. They were thoughtful, attentive, and worked diligently to ensure that my incident was resolved. If you are looking for a transparent and fierce advocate, this is the firm for you!

Daniel D.

Betty is matter of fact and kind at the same time. She is confident and advised me while giving all of my options clearly. She's a true professional and helped me get out of my feelings and look to my best interest. My case was completed and I am happy with my compensation.

Anne V.

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