Drunk driver accident compensation includes:
• Economic Damages:
- Medical expenses (past and future)
- Lost wages and benefits
- Reduced earning capacity
- Property damage
- Out-of-pocket expenses
• Non-Economic Damages:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
• Punitive Damages:
- Additional punishment for drunk driving
- Can double or triple your recovery
Types of Compensation Available
Average Compensation Amounts
DUI accident compensation varies widely:
• Minor injuries: $50,000 - $150,000
• Moderate injuries: $150,000 - $500,000
• Serious injuries: $500,000 - $2,000,000
• Catastrophic injuries: $1,000,000 - $10,000,000+
• Wrongful death: $1,000,000 - $10,000,000+
Punitive damages can add significantly to these amounts.
• Minor injuries: $50,000 - $150,000
• Moderate injuries: $150,000 - $500,000
• Serious injuries: $500,000 - $2,000,000
• Catastrophic injuries: $1,000,000 - $10,000,000+
• Wrongful death: $1,000,000 - $10,000,000+
Punitive damages can add significantly to these amounts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are punitive damages guaranteed?
No, but drunk driving cases are among the most likely to qualify. You must prove the driver acted with "conscious disregard" for others' safety, which intoxicated driving usually demonstrates.
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