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  1. Why You Need a Personal Injury Lawyer
  2. How Drunk Driving Increases Accident Risk
  3. Dram Shop Laws and Social Host Laws in North Carolina
  4. Compensation You Can Recover After a Drunk Driving Accident
  5. Punitive Damages in Drunk Driving Accidents
  6. Time Limit for Filing a Drunk Driving Accident Lawsuit in Wake Forest

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Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer in Wake Forest

If you’ve been injured in a drunk driving accident, you need to speak to a Wake Forest car accident lawyer immediately. Drunk drivers are liable for the injuries they cause, and we can help you sue liable parties to recover your injury-related losses.

Whitley Law Firm has over 120 years of combined legal experience and has helped countless injury clients find justice and closure. We understand how to pursue drunk driving accident cases and can fight for the full amount of your losses.

Call our offices at your convenience to learn more about how a drunk driving accident lawyer in Wake Forest can help. Consultations are free, so don’t hesitate to reach out.

Why You Need a Personal Injury Lawyer

You should always work with a Wake Forest personal injury lawyer after a car accident, and a drunk driving accident is no different. Drunk driving accidents may be incredibly destructive, and insurance proceedings can be complicated by the presence of a criminal trial.

A personal injury lawyer from Whitley Law Firm can manage every part of filing an insurance claim, from initial investigation to final settlement negotiations. We are trial-tested lawyers who are unafraid to pursue your claim in court if necessary to recover your losses.

Without a lawyer, you might miss important filing requirements or hurt your case by talking to insurance adjusters. Let us handle the legal and administrative burden of your claim so that you can focus on healing and recovery.

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How Drunk Driving Increases Accident Risk

Alcohol reduces an individual’s judgment and decision-making abilities. When in a car, drunk drivers have significantly slower reaction times and are less able to react to hazards on the road. Drunk drivers may also lack coordination or fall asleep at the wheel.

When crashes occur due to impaired driving, the consequences are often dire. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), one person dies every 44 minutes from drunk driving in the U.S. If you were hurt or a loved one died in one of these crashes, we can help pursue compensation from the driver whose poor decision caused so much harm.

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Dram Shop Laws and Social Host Laws in North Carolina

Drunk drivers are the primary party liable for drunk driving accidents, but liability can extend to other parties. North Carolina’s dram shop and social host laws can make certain parties liable for drunk driving if they served the driver too much alcohol.

For example, if the driver was previously at a house party and the host served them alcohol knowing they were going to drive, the host could be partially liable. In this case, your lawyer can explore the possibility of filing a lawsuit against the host.

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Compensation You Can Recover After a Drunk Driving Accident

Depending on your circumstances, a Wake Forest drunk driving accident lawyer can recover compensation for the following types of injury-related losses:

  • Emergency medical bills and future necessary medical expenses
  • Lost work income and other forms of employment compensation (e.g., bonuses, commissions, etc.)
  • Reductions in your lifetime expected earning capacity due to disability
  • Miscellaneous and out-of-pocket injury costs
  • Pain and suffering, emotional distress, mental anguish
  • Discomfort and inconvenience from scarring and disfigurement
  • Loss of life enjoyment and the capacity to enjoy hobbies

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Punitive Damages in Drunk Driving Accidents

There may also be the chance to recover punitive damages after a drunk driving accident. North Carolina allows punitive damages in personal injury cases where the at-fault party acted with malice, fraud, or wanton conduct. Drunk driving is a severe violation and likely meets the bar for wanton conduct.

The state caps punitive damages at either $250,000 of three times your compensatory damages, whichever is greater.

Time Limit for Filing a Drunk Driving Accident Lawsuit in Wake Forest

The state of North Carolina places a three-year time limit on all personal injury lawsuits, including those for drunk driving accidents. That three-year timer starts from the accident date or the day you discovered your condition. Once the time runs out, you won’t be able to file a lawsuit to recover financial damages.

Three years is a long time, but you shouldn’t wait until the last minute. Evidence from car accidents can fade quickly, and insurance companies will use delays as a reason to deny claims. A drunk driving accident lawyer can start your claim promptly and avoid delays.

Contact a Wake Forest Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer from Whitley Law Firm

Drunk driving is a serious crime, and offenders must be held accountable for the harm they cause. Whitley Law Firm can be your advocate and help fight to recover the losses you’ve suffered on account of another’s behavior. We promise to use every resource and strategy available to pursue the best possible outcome in your case.

Contact our offices online or call us today to speak to a Wake Forest drunk driving accident lawyer about your case.

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