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What damages can I recover in a wrongful death or serious personal injury case resulting from the negligence of a drunk driver?

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What damages can I recover in a wrongful death or serious personal injury case resulting from the negligence of a drunk driver?

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In addition to standard compensatory damages covering lost wages, medical bills, pain, suffering and disability there is a possibility of bringing a claim for punitive damages against a driver who was found to be operating a motor vehicle while drunk. In a wrongful death case, the surviving heirs and next of kin are allowed to recover their loss of means of support as well as the value of the loss of advice and companionship stemming from the death of a loved one. In such a case, it is also possible to bring a punitive damages claim against the individual who was driving while drunk.