Atlanta Drunk Driving Accident Attorney
Recovering Compensation After a Drunk Driving Accident
If you were injured or a loved one was killed by a drunk driver, you may have many questions. Sure, there may be a criminal case against the person who made your life difficult, but the criminal case won't lead to compensation for your injuries. How will you pay for your medical bills, car damage, pain and suffering, lost wages and other expenses?
Atlanta drunk driving accident lawyer Bernard Hoppenfeld helps victims of drunk driving accidents bring personal injury lawsuits against drunk drivers and any other liable parties. Since 1993, he has dedicated his practice to representing victims of serious accidents.
Punitive Damages: Holding the Drunk Driver Fully Responsible
Unlike other car accident cases, a jury can choose to award punitive damages in a drunk driving case. This means it is possible to ask for money that punishes the driver for his or her bad decisions — money above and beyond the financial compensation you would receive for your injuries.
In order to get punitive damages, you must go through two separate trials: a trial to determine negligence/liability and a trial for punitive damages. During the first trial, we will fight to recover full and fair compensation for your injuries and ask the jury to declare that you are entitled to punitive damages. Then, we will do everything we can to obtain a financial award that adequately punishes the drunk driver in a second trial.
We are passionate about recovering punitive damages because we believe you deserve just compensation, and we don't want this to happen to anyone else. Contact us today.
Georgia Dram Shop Liability
In Georgia, any bar, restaurant or other establishment serving liquor must refuse alcohol to anyone who is visibly intoxicated. If it does not do so, the establishment may be liable for the injuries that person causes as a result of intoxication. This is called "dram shop liability" and it may be relevant to your case. We will investigate your drunk driving accident case to determine whether the drunk driver visited a bar, restaurant or other locale that evening and whether that establishment is liable under Georgia's dram shop laws.
Was Your Loved One Killed by a Drunk Driver?
Buckhead, Atlanta, drunk driving attorney Bernard Hoppenfeld is a compassionate wrongful death lawyer who is not afraid to bring your case to trial. If your loved one was killed by a drunk driver, you deserve answers; we will help you find them.
Small Law Firm ▪ Big Impact
At Bernard Hoppenfeld, Attorney at Law, you will not only find an experienced Atlanta drunk driving accident lawyer; you will also find a lawyer who will take the time to listen to you and who will answer your questions. He is available to take your calls and will keep you informed during every step of the process.
Are you the victim of a drunk driving accident? Turn to our law firm for legal action that gets the best possible results. To schedule a free initial consultation with our Atlanta law office, contact us online or by calling 404-647-0293.