In North Carolina, a drunk driver’s callous disregard for human life is punishable both by the criminal justice system and by the civil courts. Under state law, you are entitled to file a personal injury lawsuit against the drunk driver who hurt you or your loved ones. Many of these insurance claims settle out of court without the need for a lawsuit. You may be entitled to extra damages, called punitive damages, in addition to compensatory damages. Punitive damages are designed to punish the at-fault driver for the recklessness of driving drunk. You may also be able to recover additional damages from third parties, such as a bar or restaurant, if the person was allowed to drive by a third party who clearly knew that the person was impaired.
Getting justice for you or a loved one injured by a drunk driver doesn’t have to cost you anything upfront. Our personal injury attorneys work with victims of drunk drivers on a contingency basis: we get paid only if you get paid. So if you or a loved one has been injured in a drunk driving incident, call a qualified personal injury attorney today.