Louisiana has one of the highest rates of drunk driving fatalities. Under the law, a person is “intoxicated” if their blood alcohol level is 0.08 percent or more, or if they are under the influence of certain drugs.
When a drunk driver causes a car accident, Louisiana law provides that the victim may be awarded exemplary or punitive (punishing) damages in addition to the regular damages to which they may be entitled. In cases involving a drunk driver, it is important to quickly gather evidence of the driver’s intoxication.
Insurance companies take drunk driving very seriously and know that they may be responsible for paying more for a claim involving an intoxicated driver. For that reason, they may treat such claims differently than regular car accident claims.
Another issue that comes up after a drunk driving accident is whether the drunk driver’s employer is responsible, if the accident occurred while the person was on duty.
If you are the victim of a drunk driving accident, having an experienced car accident attorney on your side can help make sure your claim is being handled and evaluated properly.
When you ask for Grady, you get Grady. At Flattmann Law, we make sure that your consultations and cases are not assigned to a junior associate. Grady will personally be on the phone with you or meet you in person to discuss your individual situation. We will represent you not only as your attorney, but also as your neighbor.
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