What if a driver who hit me was drinking?
- If you get hit by a drunk driver, you may have additional claims against that driver, including the claim for punitive damages. In a standard car accident case, you can collect damages for your medical bills, for your pain and suffering and for lost wages. But in a drunk driving case, you also have a claim for punitive damages, which are designed to punish that driver for his or her reckless conduct. It's very important that you contact an experienced attorney who can help you through this process and get the evidence you need to hold that drunk driver accountable.
