What is Drunk Driving Accident?
A collision caused by a driver impaired by alcohol, potentially supporting punitive damages and dram shop liability claims.
Understanding Drunk Driving Accident
DUI-related accidents often result in enhanced damages due to the egregious nature of the conduct. Criminal DUI convictions can support civil claims. Bars and restaurants serving visibly intoxicated patrons may be liable under dram shop laws in some states.
Examples
- 1Drunk driver running red light causing crash
- 2Intoxicated wrong-way driver on highway
- 3Bar serving visibly intoxicated patron who then drives
Related Terms
DUI/DWI
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is the crime of operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs.
Punitive Damages
Additional damages awarded beyond compensatory damages to punish the defendant for particularly egregious conduct and deter similar behavior in the future.
Yield Right of Way
A traffic law requiring drivers to allow other vehicles or pedestrians to proceed first in certain situations. Failure to yield is a common cause of intersection collisions and pedestrian accidents.
Rear-End Collision
An accident where one vehicle strikes the back of another vehicle, typically establishing fault against the following driver.
T-Bone Accident
A collision where the front of one vehicle strikes the side of another, forming a T shape, often occurring at intersections.
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