[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/drtedinjurylaw.com\/blog\/victims-drunk-driving-accident\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/drtedinjurylaw.com\/blog\/victims-drunk-driving-accident\/","headline":"Victims of a Drunk Driving Accident","name":"Victims of a Drunk Driving Accident","description":"After a car crash, it\u2019s hard to keep your composure, typically you\u2019ll feel scared, helpless and even angry, especially if the one who is to blame was intoxicated.\u00a0If the driver who caused the accident was drunk, he will face criminal charges, but this doesn\u2019t help you when you need to recuperate after injuries, lost monetary […]","datePublished":"2016-09-10","dateModified":"2026-03-08","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/drtedinjurylaw.com\/blog\/author\/drtedinjurylaw\/#Person","name":"Dr. Ted Injury Law","url":"https:\/\/drtedinjurylaw.com\/blog\/author\/drtedinjurylaw\/","identifier":9,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/14f7cc800041734c3aca325e17ea63d0c49748e9d8d5747966292ce2be53081c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/14f7cc800041734c3aca325e17ea63d0c49748e9d8d5747966292ce2be53081c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Dr. Ted Injury Law","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/drtedinjurylaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Dr-ted-injury-law-logo-header-red.png","url":"https:\/\/drtedinjurylaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Dr-ted-injury-law-logo-header-red.png","width":210,"height":111}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/drtedinjurylaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/victims-drunk-driving-accident-blog-img.jpg","url":"https:\/\/drtedinjurylaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/victims-drunk-driving-accident-blog-img.jpg","height":364,"width":520},"url":"https:\/\/drtedinjurylaw.com\/blog\/victims-drunk-driving-accident\/","about":["Drunk Driving"],"wordCount":476,"articleBody":"After a car crash, it\u2019s hard to keep your composure, typically you\u2019ll feel scared, helpless and even angry, especially if the one who is to blame was intoxicated.\u00a0If the driver who caused the accident was drunk, he will face criminal charges, but this doesn\u2019t help you when you need to recuperate after injuries, lost monetary wages, and the cost of expensive medical bills.\u00a0The law offices of\u00a0Dr. Ted Injury Law\u00a0in Atlanta will be there for you to help you recover compensation through bringing an insurance claim.Criminal and Civil Actions: What\u2019s the difference in a Drunk Driving Car Wreck?If a driver is operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, criminal actions can be faced by the driver. These criminal actions could include fines owed to the state and time in prison. This does nothing to help compensate the victims in a car crash caused by an intoxicated driver. In order to receive benefits, you must file a civil action.Evidence can be used in these cases, such as the motorist\u2019s BAC or blood alcohol concentration which should be recorded during a criminal investigation use in your civil action. If the driver\u2019s blood alcohol limit was above the legal limit at the time of the accident, then we know that the driver was unfit to drive and was not being responsible on the road.Here is an overview of the legal limit for blood alcohol content in Georgia, focusing on the Atlanta Metropolitan Area:Commercial driver:\u00a0.04 percentNon-commercial drivers over the age of 21:\u00a0.08 percentDrivers under the age of 21:\u00a0.02 percentHow to go about Pursuing a Civil Action against a Driver under the InfluenceIf you have been in an accident caused by a drunk driver it is necessary to provide certain evidence:The driver was under the influence and his level of intoxicationHe was an unsafe driver and negligent on the road due to his intoxicationThe accident that ensued was due to the driver\u2019s negligenceYou dealt with damages and injuriesOnce you\u2019re able to prove these, you might be able to recover punitive damages, as well as, lost wages and medical expenses. In Georgia, a court may give punitive damages to penalize someone who was in the wrong. Under these circumstances, such damages could be appropriate.In addition to punitive damages, there are other damages that may be recuperated after the event of a DUI-related car crash:Any medical expenses in the past or futureLost payReduced earning capabilityProperty lossPhysical therapy (or other types of therapy)Other damages such as pain and sufferingTo figure out what you need to do to protect your rights, contact our dedicated Atlanta car accident law attorney today. Call the law offices of\u00a0Ted A. Greve at 844-409-0999."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/drtedinjurylaw.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Victims of a Drunk Driving Accident","item":"https:\/\/drtedinjurylaw.com\/blog\/victims-drunk-driving-accident\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]