Macon DUI Accident Lawyers
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is not only a crime — it is a form of negligence that exposes the at-fault driver to substantial civil liability. Victims of drunk driving accidents in Georgia can seek both compensatory damages (medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering) and punitive damages, which are designed to punish particularly reckless behavior and deter others.
A DUI conviction in a parallel criminal case is powerful evidence of negligence in your civil case. Even a DUI arrest or positive breath test can support your claim. Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C. coordinates closely with the criminal proceedings to ensure every piece of evidence works in your favor.
Georgia law permits an award of punitive damages to deter, penalize, or punish a defendant whose actions showed willful misconduct, malice, fraud, wantonness, oppression, or the entire want of care. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs often satisfies this standard, allowing juries to award damages beyond actual losses.