Every drunk driving crash is preventable, and yet, DUI accidents continue to cause serious injuries and fatalities in Columbus, Muscogee County, and throughout West Georgia. Whether you were hit on Veterans Parkway, injured near Downtown Columbus, or struck by an impaired driver leaving a bar on Whitesville Road, you deserve answers, accountability, and financial relief.
At Ted Law Firm, we stand up for victims of drunk and drug-impaired driving crashes. We help injured drivers, passengers, and pedestrians pursue maximum compensation from all responsible parties including the drunk driver and, in some cases, the business that overserved them.
Drunk Driving Accidents Are Different from Other Crashes
Unlike standard car accident claims, DUI-related crashes often involve:
- Criminal charges against the at-fault driver
- Dram shop liability (if a bar or restaurant served the driver alcohol while visibly intoxicated)
- Punitive damages for reckless or malicious behavior
- Increased likelihood of permanent or catastrophic injury
We coordinate closely with law enforcement and prosecutors while independently investigating your civil case to pursue all available legal options.
Common Injuries in DUI Crashes
Impaired drivers often speed, run red lights, or veer into oncoming lanes leading to violent and high-impact crashes. Victims frequently suffer:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Internal bleeding and organ damage
- Broken bones and crush injuries
- Severe burns and disfigurement
- Emotional trauma and PTSD
- Wrongful death in fatal collisions
We document your medical care and long-term recovery needs to ensure your claim reflects the full extent of your suffering.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
In a drunk driving accident, you may be entitled to compensation for both economic and non-economic damages.
This may include:
- Emergency medical treatment and hospitalization
- Surgeries, rehabilitation, and therapy
- Lost wages and future income loss
- Pain and suffering
- Mental health counseling for trauma or grief
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Punitive damages, meant to punish extreme negligence
Our goal is not just to recover compensation, but to hold reckless drivers fully accountable for what they’ve done.
Can You Sue a Bar or Restaurant?
Under Georgia’s dram shop law, a business may be liable if they:
- Knowingly served alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person, and
- That person then caused an accident that led to injury or death
We investigate whether a local bar, restaurant, or private host could also be held accountable for contributing to the crash.
How We Help Injury Victims
At Ted Law Firm, we handle all aspects of your case with skill, urgency, and compassion. We know how life-changing these crashes can be, and we fight to make sure you get the justice and recovery you need.
We will:
- Gather police reports, BAC results, and crash evidence
- File personal injury or wrongful death claims against all responsible parties
- Document your medical records and long-term damages
- Identify any dram shop liability claims
- Negotiate or litigate to maximize your recovery
You focus on healing and we handle the rest.
Don’t Wait Georgia’s Statute of Limitations Is Two Years
In Georgia, you generally have two years to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. However, delays can make it harder to access key evidence. Contact us early so we can take immediate action.
Talk to a Columbus Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer Today
If you’ve been injured in a crash, the last thing you should worry about is fighting with an insurance adjuster. Let our team handle the legal fight while you focus on recovery and peace of mind. At Ted Law Firm, we care about your healing and your future. We proudly help people in Atlanta: Columbus, Macon, Athens, Savannah, Warner Robins, and all of Georgia! We advocate for accident victims across South Carolina and Georgia. When a devastating crash turns your world upside down, you can count on Ted Law Firm to stand by your side and provide the trusted legal support you deserve.
