Raleigh Car Accident Attorneys Committed to Your Rights
Because injuries from drunk driving crashes are on average worse than other crashes, and because of the complexities of our law regarding drunk driving, it is essential to seek legal assistance immediately following an accident. Further, it is important to work with a law firm that has the experience and skill to handle the nuances of drunk driving injury claims.
At The Law Offices of John M. McCabe, P.A., we assist victims of drunk driving pursue the full compensation they deserve. Our Cary drunk driver victim lawyers have been helping injured victims of drunk driving accidents since 1994.
Compensation for Drunk Driving Accident Injuries
Victims of drunk driving in North Carolina can often pursue two types of compensation:
- Compensation under general personal injury damages: These are the basic compensation awards for lost wages, medical bills, permanent injury, and pain and suffering resulting from the accident.
- Compensation in the form of punitive damages: North Carolina law allows plaintiffs to receive punitive damages — damages formulated to punish the negligent party for gross negligence and aggravated conduct — over and above the general liability damages. While punitive damages are capped in most cases, they are not capped in drunk driving cases.
We are skilled at investigating car and truck accidents and proving instances of gross negligence caused by intoxication. We begin by contacting the district attorney in charge of prosecuting the drunk driving criminal charge. The proper handling of the drunk driving charges can have a significant impact on the case because, if the drunk driver escapes a conviction, punitive damages may not be available.
Contact Us
The Raleigh car accident attorneys at our firm have handled numerous DUI/DWI accidents and have recovered a high number of six- and seven-figure awards. For more information and to schedule a free consultation, call 919-899-9852 or toll free at 877-320-1851.
