Monroe Drunk Driving Accident Attorney

Common Damages You Can Claim in Louisiana Drunk Driving Accidents

• Medical costs
• Future medical expenses
• Lost income/wages
• Lost future earnings
• Lost/reduced earning ability
• Pain and suffering
• Counseling and rehabilitative services
• Emotional trauma
• Property damage

In a successful drunk driving accident case, the defendant is responsible for providing monetary compensation to victims and/or their surviving family members. The purpose of this is not only to compensate those affected for their losses but also to hold the drunk driver accountable and help ensure similar accidents do not occur in the future.

Can You Hold Restaurants or Bars Liable for Overserving Drunk Drivers in Louisiana?

While many other states have enacted legislation that allows victims of drunk driving accidents to sue restaurants, bars, and even social hosts liable when they overserve individuals who then go on to cause drunk driving accidents, Louisiana has not.

Generally speaking, you cannot sue an establishment or individual who provided alcohol to a drunk driver, even when the intoxicated individual was clearly drunk or a minor.

Exceptions to the Rule: When You Can Sue for Overserving

• When a vendor/social host misrepresents an alcoholic beverage as non-alcoholic
• When a vendor/social host causes intoxication through force

In most cases, your only option for recovering compensation after a drunk driving accident in Louisiana is to bring a lawsuit against the drunk driver. Our Monroe drunk driving accident attorneys can go over the specifics of your situation with you during a free initial case evaluation.

Steps to Take If You Are Hit by a Drunk Driver

If you were involved in an accident with a drunk driver, you may have required emergency medical care at the scene. If you have not yet been treated, the first thing you should do is see a doctor. Even if you believe you were not seriously injured, you may have underlying trauma or aggravated pre-existing conditions that could lead to serious pain and other complications.

The next thing you should do is report the accident to the police if you have not done so already. If you (or someone else) called 911 at the scene and police arrived, they have likely already taken an official police report. If not, contact local law enforcement and report the accident right away.

Lastly, as soon as possible after the accident, contact an experienced personal injury lawyer. An attorney will be able to walk you through your options and help you determine if you have grounds for a claim. If so, your attorney can guide you through this process and protect your rights every step of the way.

Contact Parker Alexander for Your Drunk Driving Accident Needs

With decades of legal experience and millions of dollars recovered for our clients, we at Parker Alexander have the knowledge, resources, and skills to aggressively advocate for you and your recovery. Our firm has been a fixture in the community for decades, and we are proud of our hard-earned reputation for client-focused representation.

Whether you suffered a serious brain injury, were paralyzed, or lost a loved one due to a drunk driving accident, our firm is here to fight for you. We can come to your home or visit you in the hospital to discuss your case, if necessary, and we are available for weekend and evening appointments by request.

Call us today at (318) 625-6262 or submit a free online case evaluation form to get started.