DUI accidents are a horrible and often painful thing for individuals and their families to have to deal with. Being the victim of the carelessness of a DUI driver is not an easy thing to come to terms with, particularly if you are faced with property damage, medical bills, suffering and lost wages.
Not only does this affect the individuals involved in the accident, but it can also have a devastating impact on their families. Having to deal with a difficult and expensive recovery process that involves endless doctor appointments can also negatively impact the people closest to you.
While your insurance company may be willing to help you and provide some sort of financial support, you may not always receive the compensation you deserve. Oftentimes a drunk driver will not have the insurance, and you will be left having to find a way to pay for your injuries.
Even if the other driver does have insurance, you may not receive enough compensation to cover all of your expenses, including medical treatment. With legal representation, you can help get the maximum return on your claim. Remember, if your family has been negatively impacted, they may also have a claim against the negligent driver.