Drunk driving is a choice, and when that choice leads to a crash, the consequences can be life-changing. If you or someone you love was injured by an impaired driver in Columbia, Lexington, Forest Acres, or anywhere in Richland County, you may be entitled to full compensation under South Carolina law.
At Ted Law Firm, we help victims of drunk driving accidents recover the financial support they need and hold reckless drivers accountable. Let us handle the legal process while you focus on healing.
Why Drunk Driving Cases Are Different
When someone drives under the influence of alcohol or drugs, they’re not just negligent they’re breaking the law. That means your case may involve:
- Criminal DUI charges against the driver
- Punitive damages, which punish dangerous behavior
- Additional investigation into where and how the driver got intoxicated
We handle the civil side of the case your injury claim. Our goal is to recover compensation for your physical, financial, and emotional losses.
Common Drunk Driving Crash Scenarios
Drunk driving accidents in Columbia happen at all hours, but especially at night and on weekends.
We handle cases involving:
- Rear-end collisions at stoplights
- T-bone crashes at intersections
- Wrong-way accidents on I-26 and I-20
- High-speed wrecks near downtown nightlife areas
- Fatal crashes on rural highways or in construction zones
Whether your crash happened near Five Points, Garners Ferry Road, or Broad River Road, we’ll uncover what happened and fight for your rights.
What Injuries and Damages Can You Recover?
Drunk driving crashes often result in serious injuries—and you shouldn’t be stuck paying for someone else’s reckless choices.
You may be able to recover:
- Emergency medical treatment
- Surgeries, rehab, and ongoing care
- Lost wages and loss of future earning ability
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma and PTSD
- Permanent disability or scarring
- Vehicle repair or replacement
- Funeral and burial costs (for fatal crashes)
- Punitive damages in DUI-related injury cases
We work with medical experts and life care planners to assess the full impact of your injuries.
What If the Drunk Driver Has Limited Insurance?
Unfortunately, not every drunk driver carries enough coverage to pay for the damage they cause. If that happens, we’ll look for other options, including:
- Your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage (UM/UIM)
- Dram shop claims against bars or restaurants that overserved the driver
- Third-party liability, such as an employer or vehicle owner
At Ted Law Firm, we dig deep to make sure every potential source of compensation is explored.
Talk to a Columbia Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer Today
If you were injured by a drunk driver, don’t wait. Let us protect your claim, handle the legal process, and fight for the compensation you need to move forward. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we win your case. Contact us today for a free consultation, or stop by one of our conveniently located South Carolina offices in Charleston, Greenville, Columbia, Aiken, or Mrtyle Beach so we can discuss your case face-to-face. Remember, you pay nothing unless we win your case, so there is no harm in scheduling a free consultation. You’re in good hands with Ted Law Firm.
