Justice For Georgia Drunk Driving Victims

Have you been injured in an Atlanta drunk driving accident?

The Law Offices of Shane Smith is dedicated to representing victims of Georgia DUI accidents and their families. Our experienced Atlanta DUI injury lawyers can help you navigate through the entire legal process, both criminal and civil, and will work hard to obtain the best possible outcome for you.

To learn more or to discuss your claim, contact the Atlanta personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Shane Smith by calling 770-HURT-999.

You probably feel angry, and rightfully so. Drunk driving accidents are not like other Georgia car crashes. They do not result from slippery roads or careless mistakes, but from someone's conscious decision to behave recklessly and wrongfully.

Personal injury attorney Shane Smith has written a book, I Was Hit By A Drunk Driver: What Do I Do Next? The Guide For Victims of Georgia Drunk Driving Accident, which informs Georgia DUI victims of their rights. To receive your free copy, click on the link or call 770-HURT-999. 

How do Georgia DUI victims get justice?

 
Unfortunately, most Georgia DUI prosecutors treat every case the same way. While these attorneys mean well, they don't understand the physical and emotional toll a DUI accident has on its victims. Ninety-five percent of the time, a DUI driver gets the mandatory minimum sentence for his crime; this sentence applies regardless of whether the driver was involved in an accident and whether anyone was killed or injured. So, where is the justice?
 
The best recourse for justice for drunk driving victims comes from the civil courts. Like anyone who is injured in a Georgia traffic accident caused by another driver, DUI victims are entitled to monetary compensation for their medical bills, property damage, lost income and pain and suffering. But, in cases of drunk driving, the injury victim is also entitled to punitive damages. Punitive damages are monetary awards that are designed to punish the driver for behaving in a wrongful manner. We know that financial compensation can never make up for your losses, but as it is the best avenue for justice, our Georgia DUI injury attorneys would like to help you get the largest settlement possible.
 
 
Nearly 50% of the 1,500,000 people arrested for drunk driving each year are repeat drunk drivers. In fact, nearly 80% of drivers in fatal DUI crashes have prior DUI convictions. We will look at the driver's history and perform a background check for prior DUI convictions and post-accident DUI's. We believe your settlement should reflect the driver's history and will go to trial if necessary to get you the justice you deserve.
 

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