Seeking Punitive Damages in Drunk Driving Case

by Anonymous

My son was dropping a friend off after a football game. He was on the main street when a man ran through the stop sign and hit my son. The man was arrested at the scene as he was determined to be drunk.

The only reason they did not total my son's car is because of low mileage on the car, otherwise the total amount of damage was $6549.80 on a 2001 Honda Accord.

While my son's injury was minor the other driver was drunk. This was his first offense but I wonder about my son's condition in the future. Is $1,000 a sufficient settlement?

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Answer:

No attorney will be able to answer this accurately with the limited information provided.

You must be more specific with your description of your son's "minor" injuries. And what is the future "condition" you are worried about?

If this is the drunk driver's insurance company's first offer hold out for more.

The fact that he was drunk doesn't matter. He is responsible because he blew the stop sign.

I suggest speaking to a personal injury attorney immediately.

Good luck,

Charles
New York Accident Attorney

P.S. It's always best to get a free case review from a local injury attorney. Laws change from state to state. Only an attorney licensed in your state can give accurate answers to specific questions regarding your case.

Disclaimer: Information provided in your response is not formal legal advice, it is generic legal information and is based on the very limited information given in your question. You should always get a formal case evaluation from a licensed attorney.