FAQs Category: Atlanta Drunk Driving Accident

Georgia takes driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs very seriously. Individuals who are convicted on a drunk driving charge in the state can be charged criminally and may be subject to serious penalties, including jail time, monetary fines, probation, and community service, among others. If the drunk driver causes a motor vehicle collision in which […]

If you or a loved one were in a motor vehicle accident that you believe was caused by a drunk driver, there are certain steps that you should always take. Those steps include the following: Call a police officer to the scene –When you dial 9-1-1 after a motor vehicle accident, a police officer and an […]

In the context of motor vehicle collisions, a driver under the influence of a drug—even a prescription drug—is treated the same as a driver operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Drugs can significantly alter a driver’s perception and may impair judgment and the speed at which he or she reacts to […]

Although any type of car accident can cause serious injuries, generally speaking, drunk driving car accidents tend to result in more extreme injuries to the individuals involved. Moreover, drunk driving accidents are more likely to lead to death for one or more of the vehicle occupants. The manner in which drunk drivers typically operate their […]

There is no question that injuries suffered by a victim of a drunk driving accident can be serious—and sometimes even fatal. When an accident victim suffers serious injuries at the hands of a drunk driver, he or she may be forced to undergo complicated and expensive medical procedures, miss time from work, and endure weeks […]

Anyone who is injured in an accident that was caused by the irresponsibility of a drunk driver can file a claim for damages. As with any car accident, for you to be eligible for damages, you must have sustained one or more physical injuries in the car accident. Moreover, the car accident must have been […]