888-843-8326 Drunk driving is a severe legal violation and can lead to harsh punitive penalties. In addition to criminal punishment, drunk drivers can also be civilly liable if they cause injuries to others. If you’ve been injured because of a drunk driver, the DUI accident lawyers in Wilmington from CR Legal Team are here to assist.
You may be suffering from your injuries and unable to work and earn a living. We can help you sue the driver who caused your injuries due to their reckless behavior. We offer Whole-Person Legal Care™ and are interested in pursuing justice on your behalf.
Contact our offices today to speak to a car accident lawyer in Wilmington.
How CR Legal Team Can Help
A Wilmington personal injury lawyer can be an invaluable asset during the car accident recovery process. A lawyer can gather evidence and medical documentation on your behalf, as well as coordinate with expert witnesses and medical testimony. Your Wilmington DUI accident attorney will handle the administrative burden of filing claim paperwork and documentation.
Most importantly, your attorney will provide negotiation leverage to push back against insurer tactics. If negotiations fall through, they can escalate the case to a formal lawsuit to recover your losses. Our Team is trial-tested and unafraid to pursue claims in court if necessary.
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Call 888-843-8326Injuries from Drunk Drivers Can Be Severe
According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, drunk drivers are responsible for thousands of injuries and deaths statewide annually.
Drunk drivers tend to speed and have reduced reaction time, so accidents have a high rate of injury and fatalities. Even at low speeds, drunk drivers may not have the wherewithal to stop to avoid pedestrians and other motorists.
Common injuries suffered in DUI accidents include:
- Whiplash and neck injuries
- Bruising and soft-tissue injuries
- Scrapes, cuts, and lacerations
- Broken bones
- Concussions, head injuries, and traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries and vertebral damage
- Chemical and thermal burns
- Internal injuries and organ damage
- Crushing injuries and amputations
When a drunk driver injures someone, they can face heavy criminal prosecution. They can also be liable for paying for the victim’s injuries. Drunk driving is more than just regular negligence—it is reckless endangerment and can serve as the basis of a lawsuit.
Drunk driving accidents often happen at night or on weekends, when impaired drivers are most likely to be on the road. If you were hurt during one of these high-risk periods, the circumstances of the crash may help strengthen your claim.
Our Wilmington DUI accident attorneys will document the details of the accident and use that information to build the strongest possible case on your behalf.
Compensation We Can Recover
We are dedicated to recovering full compensation for our clients’ losses. Depending on your circumstances, we may be able to pursue financial damages for the following:
- Emergency medical bills and future medical treatments
- Rehabilitative care, prescriptions, and medical devices
- Lost work income and other lost employment compensation
- Reductions in your lifetime earning potential due to disability
- Miscellaneous injury-related losses
- Costs of replacement household services
- Pain and suffering, emotional distress, and mental anguish
- Discomfort and inconvenience due to scarring or disfigurement
Your injuries may have long-term consequences that are difficult to predict. We can account for both the short- and long-term impacts to your health and finances.
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Call 888-843-8326Drunk Driving Accidents and Punitive Damages
North Carolina allows courts to award additional punitive damages in cases where liable parties act with malicious intent or an egregious disregard for others’ safety. Drunk driving may meet the threshold for egregious conduct and can justify awarding punitive damages in some cases.
These types of damages in personal injury cases are limited to either $250,000 or three times your compensatory damages, whichever is greater. Some exceptions may apply depending on the circumstances of the case.
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Call 888-843-8326Time Limit for Filing a Lawsuit
Under North Carolina’s personal injury statute of limitations (G.S. § 1-52), you generally have three years to file a lawsuit for injuries from a drunk driving accident. The three years start from the injury date in most cases. If you miss the statute of limitations, you’ll lose your chance to recover compensation through legal means.
You shouldn’t wait until the end of the three-year period to start your claim. Waiting to gather evidence makes it harder to connect your injuries to the accident events. Waiting too long will most likely result in the insurance company denying your claim or offering a lowball settlement.
Our Team can initiate the claim process promptly and reduce the chance of payment delays. Give us a call today, and we can get started immediately.
Contact a Wilmington DUI Accident Lawyer from CR Legal Team Today
You shouldn’t have to pay for someone else’s reckless behavior. CR Legal Team can be your legal advocate and fight to recover the compensation you need for healing and recovery.
Are you ready to talk to our Wilmington DUI accident lawyers? If so, contact us online or call today to schedule a free case consultation. We Stand Up For You®.
