Have you or your family been hurt by a Drunk Driver and need an Accident Lawyer in or near Jonesboro Georgia?
The Millar Law Firm Sues Drunk and Drugged Drivers. Fight back if you or a loved one has been injured by a drunk or high driver. The Millar Law Firm will fight to recover your medical costs, lost wages, and other unexpected costs – including punitive damages to punish and deter the DUI driver.
Located on Main Street in Jonesboro and in downtown Atlanta, for over 30 years The Millar Law Firm has been representing residents of Clayton County, Georgia including your neighbors in Jonesboro, Stockbridge, Riverdale, Forest Park and McDonough. When your life has been upended by a drunk driver, we are here to help you seek Justice.
Call us today at 770-400-0000 to speak with a personal injury attorney who specializes in DUI car and truck accidents. All consultations are free and our phones are answered 24/7, 365 days a year.
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Why Choose The Millar Law Firm?
At the Millar Law Firm we never represent drunk drivers or their insurance companies. Our injury lawyers focus 100% on the injured and fighting for your rights.
No Need to Worry About Cost – Our Consultations Are Free
The Millar Law Firm provides free consultations on all injury cases, including drunk/DUI driving accident cases. You deserve to know all of your options. Our experienced attorneys will help you find the best way forward
We Don’t Get Paid Until and Unless You Recover Financial Compensation
The Millar Law Firm works on a contingency fee basis. This means that you owe us nothing upfront or during the pursuit of your case. We only get paid once your case has reached a settlement or gotten a jury verdict. If your case does not reach a settlement or get a jury verdict, you owe us nothing!
Our Singular Focus: Helping Injured Accident Victims
We only handle personal injury cases. This means our lawyers are injury specialists, experienced at getting the highest possible compensation for our clients. Unlike many of our competitors, we do not defend drunk drivers one day, and represent their victims the next.
What Compensation is Available in a Georgia Impaired Driving Injury Claim?
DUI (impaired on either drugs or alcohol) driving accident victims are entitled to recover the compensation you would expect from a personal injury claim, but also additional damages to punish and deter future drunk driving. Damages include:
- payment of medical bills,
- compensation for emotional distress and/or pain and suffering,
- payment of car repairs or car replacement,
- replacement of lost income,
- and in the case of a wrongful death, payment to cover burial and funeral expenses and future income and enjoyment of life; and
- Punitive damages.
When are punitive damages available in a Jonesboro Georgia drunk or drugged driving accident case?
Georgia drunk driving accidents may include punitive damages, which are meant to punish and deter “willful misconduct, wantonness, and [an] entire want of care,” when there is evidence that the driver was intoxicated either as a less-safe driver or was over the legal limit. Police and law enforcement records and video recordings, blood tests, medical records and toxicology records are gathered by our lawyers as evidence of drinking and driving.
Does The Millar Law Firm Handle Wrongful Death Cases Caused by Drunk and Intoxicated Drivers?
Yes. We are highly experienced in wrongful death cases. Our firm routinely helps families establish their claim, identify heirs, set up an Estate for the deceased, and investigate all aspects of the drunk driver’s history – giving our full and best effort to recover as much as we can for your family.
We are honored to have represented dozens of local families in cases against DUI drivers. We would be honored to help yours.
Drivers Intoxicated by Some Other Drug
You likely have a case even if the driver was intoxicated not by alcohol but by some other drug. Georgia DUI laws apply to drugged driving as well as drunk driving. It is against the law to drive while under the influence of alcohol, illicit drugs, prescription medications, or over-the-counter drugs. Liability for a drunk driving accident can be established against a driver under the influence of a wide range of substances, including:
- illegal drugs or controlled substances such as marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, LSD, or ecstasy;
- prescription medications such as pain medications or antihistamines, which can cause drowsiness;
- over-the-counter drugs or medications, including allergy medications, which are also known to cause drowsiness; or
- any glue, aerosol, or other toxic substance that can be huffed, which can cause a euphoric high.
George’s laws are strict and make it illegal for a driver to have any marijuana or other illicit drug in their system, evidence of which is found in their blood or urine. The use of any of the above substances—including those that are otherwise legal—become illegal when they cause the driver to be less safe when driving a vehicle. Cases have shown that even an herbal supplement which adversely affects the driver can be grounds for a DUI.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Jonesboro and Georgia Drunk and Drugged Driving Cases
Is there a limit to how much can be recoverd in punitive damages in a Georgia DUI accident case?
Drunk driving injury cases include an exception to Georgia’s $250,000 punitive damages cap. Because the State of Georgia considers drunk driving a willful and dangerous act, it falls under the exception to this rule. This means that there is no limit or cap to the amount of punitive damages that can be awarded in a drunk driving case.
Are most drunk driving accident cases settled without a lawsuit?
The majority of DUI accident injury cases are, indeed, settled out of court – but only after being worked-up properly. The Millar Law Firm prepares all cases as if your case is going to trial, however, we often present a demand to the drunk or drugged driver’s insurance company seeking to settle first without filing suit. Our demand packages are comprehensive and include all of your claimed damages, medical bills and records, and a detailed investigation of the at-fault driver’s history. If he or she has a history of drunk driving, your case may be worth more, as the defendant’s conduct is more egregious. If the insurance company still refuses to settle or make a reasonable offer, we may discuss filing suit with your permission.
Can I sue a bar or restaurant or a social host that overserved alcohol to the drunk driver who hit me?
Possibly. Georgia has certain laws known as The Dram Shop Act. This law allows victims hit by a drunk driver to bring a claim against a bar or tavern or host who serves or sells alcohol to a person who was noticeably intoxicated knowing that the person would soon be driving. Records of the driver’s activities from earlier in the day or evening, as well as receipts from a convenience or liquor store or a restaurant can be used as evidence of who sold the driver the alcohol, and when.
How long does a person have to bring a DUI accident with injury case in Georgia?
Georgia’s personal injury statute of limitations applies to DUI injury cases, meaning you have up to two years to file a lawsuit – unless your claim is already settled within that time fram. Georgia does, however, recognize an exception that can extend the time you have to file suit. In some cases your two-year limitation period is extended until the time that the defendant driver’s DUI case is over with. For example, if the City of Jonesboro or Clayton County, GA take one year to finish prosecuting and disposing of the at-fault drunk driver’s DUI case, you may have up to an extra year to file suit. These rules are technical and complex, so we do recommend getting a lawyer involved to represent you as soon as possible after the wreck first happens.
Experience and Focus: The Personal Injury Cases Handled by Our Jonesboro Attorneys
Drunk Driving: A Serious Act of Negligence
Drunk drivers put others at risk for serious injury or death by driving while under the influence. Such behavior is unacceptable and there must be consequences.
The outcome of criminal prosecutions can help determine negligence in a civil lawsuit. A guilty plea for the criminal ramifications of drunk driving can be extremely helpful as it establishes a legal admission that a person was driving under the influence. In addition, multiple parties such as bars or restaurants, or even companies that provide alcohol at a special event, can sometimes be found negligent in a DUI injury case. This means investigating all parties involved, and holding them accountable so that you and your family may be more fairly compensated for your injuries.
Georgia has a DUI Problem, and Injury Lawsuits Can Help Alleviate It.
Impaired drivers—whether under the influence of drugs or alcohol—are not thinking clearly and do not consider the risk they are putting others in when they get behind the wheel. Bringing a civil case against a drunk driver raises awareness of the consequences of drinking and driving and can put pressure on the driver to deter him or her from driving impaired again due to the consequences of paying financial penalties and increased insurance rates.
Claims made against irresponsible businesses under the Georgia Dram Shop Act can encourage businesses to be more careful in who they sell or serve alcohol to. Lawsuits are known to increase future compliance with alcohol and driving safety laws.
Don’t Drink and Drive – Designated Drivers Save Lives
Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is inexcusable. People have a duty to others to drink responsibly. This responsibility can include ensuring that a designated driver is in the group.
Choosing to drive while intoxicated is especially egregious given the rise of rideshare apps such as Uber and Lyft, which along with taxi services give a safe affordable alternative to driving after consumption of drugs or alcohol. The average cost of a Lyft ride was $19.20 in 2017; the average Uber ride cost $25.73 and the average taxi ride cost $29.52. All of these services can pick up an inebriated person and deliver them to their preferred location quickly and safely.
These alternatives cost far less time and money than the legal and financial burden a drunk driver should face after causing injury in a drunk driving accident. There is no excuse for such behavior when these alternatives exist and are so readily available.
We believe that when the consequences of negligent and criminal activity are more severe; people are less likely to engage in the behavior. This can be true of drunk driving. Holding drunk drivers financially responsible for the damage they cause by recklessly endangering others, including you and your loved ones, discourages future drinking and driving. Protecting your rights can also enhance the safety of others in our community.


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