It depends on several factors, but the answer may be yes. I’ll get to why in a moment.

One of my greatest joys is being able to help Mobile area people injured by the negligence of drunk drivers. This type of accident really angers me. It is truly a type of accident that could have been prevented, and the injured person has done nothing wrong.

Like any traffic accident, here are some areas that can determine how much money you receive:

And here is the area that can dramatically impact a drunk driving case:

Now for the negative. Two things can reduce the amount of money you will receive.

In Alabama, if you are even a bit at fault, you cannot collect anything. That is why you must never admit fault in an accident. Remember, we must prove that the other driver was totally to blame.

The other area is insurance coverage. You cannot get money where none exists. It is possible that the drunk driver who hit you has limited or no insurance and no assets like a big bank account, land, or a business. This is one of the reasons I strongly encourage you to have uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage.

Remember, being under the influence isn’t just alcohol but can also be drugs – both prescription and illegal drugs. There is a reason some prescriptions say not to drive while taking.

If you are injured in a personal injury accident , you can talk to us at the law firm of Steele Ritchie for free. We genuinely want to help. We are local attorneys with decades of experience helping people, especially in the southwest Mobile area.

Give us a call at (251) 666-1212. We are proud to be called the “personal injury lawyers near me” by many people here in Mobile and Baldwin Counties.

Allen Ritchie

Alabama Personal Injury Lawyer

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