Can I Get Money for Pain and Suffering if I was Hit by a Drunk Driver?
Drunk drivers often cause serious car accidents. In 2009, there were 12,712 alcohol related car accidents in Pennsylvania, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. 449 people died in those crashes and 9,536 people were injured. Some of these car crashes led to criminal prosecutions. However, even in those cases when the government pursues a criminal case against a drunk driver for violating the law, the victim may not recover damages for pain and suffering.
In order to recover damages for pain and suffering after a Pennsylvania drunk driving case, the victim must often pursue a civil case. In a civil personal injury case, the victim of a drunk driving crash may be able to recover medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost income, out of pocket expenses and damages for pain and suffering.
Pennsylvania car accident lawyers understand that pain and suffering can be significant after a drunk driving crash and are committed to helping the victims of wrecks get the recoveries that they deserve. If you know someone who has been hurt by a drunk driver and has a question about a potential pain and suffering recovery, please share this page with that person.
