Drunk driving is one of the most reckless choices a person can make, and when it results in an accident, the consequences can be life-changing. If you or someone you love was hurt in a DUI crash in Orangeburg, Brookdale, North, or anywhere in Orangeburg County, you may be entitled to significant compensation.
At Ted Law Firm, we represent victims of drunk and impaired drivers. We take these cases seriously because you deserve justice, not just a settlement. Let us hold the at-fault driver accountable and fight for the financial recovery you need.
Why Drunk Driving Accidents Are Different
A DUI crash isn’t just another accident. When someone chooses to get behind the wheel while intoxicated, it often opens the door to a stronger legal claim including punitive damages in addition to standard compensation.
Drunk driving cases often involve:
- Criminal DUI charges filed against the at-fault driver
- Police reports, blood alcohol tests, and dashcam footage
- Evidence of reckless or egregious behavior
- Bar or restaurant liability in overserving alcohol (dram shop claims)
We handle the civil side your injury claim, and work closely with law enforcement when needed to strengthen your case.
Common Injuries in Drunk Driving Crashes
Impaired drivers often speed, drive the wrong way, or fail to react in time. These crashes tend to be more severe than other collisions.
We represent victims with:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Spinal cord injuries or paralysis
- Broken bones and crush injuries
- Internal organ damage or bleeding
- Facial injuries and disfigurement
- Wrongful death (for fatal crashes)
Whether you were hit while driving, walking, or riding as a passenger, we’ll fight to make sure you aren’t left with the financial fallout.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
Drunk driving victims are often entitled to both economic and non-economic damages, as well as punitive damages in some cases.
We help clients recover:
- Medical expenses (current and future)
- Lost wages and loss of future earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma or PTSD
- Permanent disability or scarring
- Property damage or vehicle loss
- Funeral expenses (in wrongful death cases)
- Punitive damages to punish the driver’s reckless behavior
We work with medical providers and financial experts to make sure your damages are fully calculated not minimized by an insurer.
What If the Driver Was Uninsured or Underinsured?
Unfortunately, many impaired drivers don’t carry enough insurance to cover the harm they cause.
In these cases, we may pursue:
- Your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage (UM/UIM)
- Dram shop claims against bars, clubs, or restaurants that overserved the driver
- Third-party liability if someone else contributed to the crash
We leave no stone unturned when it comes to getting you compensated..
Talk to an Orangeburg Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer Today
Drunk driving crashes cause more than physical harm; they cause emotional trauma, financial stress, and long-term consequences. You deserve justice. Ted Law Firm proudly represents clients in Charleston, Greenville, Columbia, Myrtle Beach, and Atlanta advocating for individuals and families throughout South Carolina and Georgia. We’re dedicated to delivering trusted legal guidance when it matters most. During life’s most challenging moments, you can rely on Ted Law Firm to stand by your side.
