Aggressive legal representation for drunk driving accident victims in Macon and surrounding areas. We fight for the maximum compensation you deserve. After a serious injury, you deserve more than a quick settlement. You need trial lawyers who fight for everything you are owed. Most personal injury firms never see the inside of a courtroom. Our trial lawyers go to court and win. Insurance companies know we fight and they pay maximum compensation because of it. Over 40 years and hundreds of millions of dollars recovered for injury victims in Macon and across the Southeast. Our track record speaks for itself. We get results that matter. Accidents do not happen on a schedule. Our team answers calls around the clock, starts your case immediately, and keeps you informed every step of the way. You are never alone in this process. You pay absolutely nothing unless we recover compensation for you. No upfront costs. No hidden fees. No financial risk. We only get paid when you get paid. That is our promise. Recovered For Our ClientsDrunk Driving Accident Lawyers in Macon
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When a drunk driver put you in this position, you are not dealing with a simple accident but with the consequences of someone's reckless choice. Georgia law treats that difference seriously and gives victims of impaired drivers remedies that go beyond an ordinary crash. You can recover your medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering, and Georgia also allows punitive damages directed at the driver's conduct. At Howe.Law Injury & Accident Lawyers, we hold drunk drivers, and sometimes those who over-served them, fully accountable.
The criminal case will not pay your bills
The State's case against a drunk driver is about punishment, not about compensating you. Your medical costs, lost wages, and suffering are recovered only through a separate civil claim. A DUI conviction can be strong evidence in that civil case, but you do not have to wait for the criminal case to finish to pursue your own claim, and we move it forward in parallel.
No cap on punitive damages against an impaired driver
Georgia generally caps punitive damages at $250,000, but under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-5.1(f) that cap does not apply when the driver was under the influence to the point that their judgment was substantially impaired. This makes a drunk driving case different: a jury can award punitive damages with no ceiling to punish the driver and deter others. Proving the impairment thoroughly is what opens that door, and we develop that evidence from the outset.
When the source of the alcohol shares the blame
The driver is not always the only one at fault. Under Georgia's dram shop law, O.C.G.A. § 51-1-40, a business that knowingly serves alcohol to a noticeably intoxicated person, knowing they are about to drive, can be held liable for the crash. We investigate where the driver had been drinking and whether they were over-served, because a responsible bar or host can be an additional source of recovery.
The deadline and shared-fault rules
Georgia gives you two years from the crash to file suit under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33, and under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33 your recovery is reduced by your share of fault and barred at fifty percent. Even with a drunk driver, the insurer will try to shift blame onto you. We use the evidence, including the impairment and any over-serving, to keep fault where it belongs. Seriously injured victims are treated at Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center, the region's Level I trauma center.
Serving drunk driving victims across Middle Georgia
Drunk driving injury claims are handled from our Macon office at 544 Mulberry St, Suite 314, and we represent clients across Bibb, Houston, Monroe, Jones, Crawford, Peach, and Twiggs counties. We serve people injured in Macon, Warner Robins, Centerville, Perry, Forsyth, Gray, Milledgeville, Fort Valley, Byron, Gordon, and Thomaston.
Speak with a Macon drunk driving accident attorney
If a drunk driver injured you or your family, you deserve every remedy Georgia provides. Call (478) 449-0037 for a free, confidential consultation. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you owe no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.
Common questions
The driver was already arrested. Why do I need a civil claim?
Because the criminal case punishes the driver but does not pay you. Only a civil claim recovers your medical bills, lost income, and suffering. The two are separate, a conviction can help prove your civil case, and your compensation comes through the claim we bring for you.
How can punitive damages be larger in a drunk driving case?
Georgia normally caps punitive damages at $250,000, but that cap does not apply when the driver was impaired to the point of substantially impaired judgment. A jury can then award punitive damages against a drunk driver without the usual limit, on top of your ordinary damages, to punish and deter the conduct.
Could the bar that served the driver be liable?
Possibly. Under Georgia's dram shop law, a business that knowingly serves a noticeably intoxicated person it knows will soon drive can share liability for the crash. We investigate where and how the driver was served to identify every responsible party.
Cases We Handle
We represent injury victims across Georgia, Tennessee, and Mississippi in a wide range of accident and injury cases.
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Reviews from our Accident and Injury Clients
I really just appreciate the professionalism and knowledge given from speaking with your firm during consultation. It definitely makes it feel comfortable if the need to move forward with the service of your firm
Richard was extremely helpful, and even though my case wasn't the best fit for his firm, he took extra time to give me direction and clarity to help me with the next steps... Far beyond what he needed to. I'm extremely grateful I contacted his firm.
I had a question about a collection we are going through and Richard himself answered the call and provided a lot of insight to what our next steps would be at no charge. I highly recommend this firm. They are here to help.
I was in a vulnerable state after my accident and appreciated Nathalie for listening, being compassionate and offering guidance. I am truly grateful I called. Thank you so much!
I was really stressed about everything and didn't know where to start but the team took the time to walk me through each step and made sure I understood what was happening. They explained the whole process in a way that actually made sense and I never felt confused or left in the dark, they were super helpful and responsive whenever I had questions. I'm so grateful for how well they treated me and how easy they made everything feel
Very helpful firm, answered all my questions quickly. Would definitely recommend.
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Howe.Law Injury & Accident Lawyers is proud to be recognized by multiple nationally respected legal rating organizations. These distinctions reflect our dedication to delivering exceptional personal injury representation and achieving strong results for our clients. Our firm has earned top honors including AV Preeminent ratings, 10.0 Superb ratings, and membership in exclusive legal organizations such as the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. These recognitions are awarded based on peer reviews, client satisfaction, and proven case results.
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