If you have been injured by an intoxicated driver, he or she may be liable for your damages regardless of who was at fault for the accident. Since it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle in Pennsylvania with a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher, drunk drivers may be presumed negligent by the court.
At the law firm of McCarthy Weisberg Cummings in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, our attorneys hold drunk drivers financially accountable for the injuries they cause. We offer a free initial consultation to answer your questions about DUI accidents.
Criminal and Civil Penalties for Drunk Drivers
Drunk drivers who injure people in accidents may be subject to both criminal and civil court proceedings. The criminal justice system is about punishing the drunk driver. The civil justice system is about compensating the victims.
If you have been injured by a drunk driver, you can seek compensation for all of the damages you have suffered, including past and future medical care, past and future lost wages, pain and suffering, disfigurement, and permanent impairment. The court may also award you punitive damages, which is additional compensation intended to punish the reckless behavior of driving drunk.
Bar and Restaurant Liability
If the drunk driver was served alcohol at bar or restaurant when he or she was obviously intoxicated, the establishment may also be liable for your damages. To ensure that you receive full compensation for everything you have lost, our lawyers will seek compensation from all possible sources, including your own coverage for uninsured or underinsured drivers.
Contact a Pennsylvania Lawyer for Victims Injured by a Drunk Driver
For a free initial consultation with one of our Harrisburg DUI accident lawyers, call 717.260.3646 or contact us online. We represent clients in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding cities, including Carlisle.
