You should get medical help for yourself and your passengers right away. You should also report the accident to police. Officers may perform a blood or breath test on the impaired motorist and may arrest the motorist for drunk driving if he or she is found to be above the legal limit or if the driver is impaired by alcohol.
You should also get the contact information of the intoxicated driver, as well as the contact information and names of any witnesses at the accident scene. Taking pictures of the crash scene, your injuries and the damage to the cars is also a good idea.
You should see a doctor immediately after the accident, even if you are not certain that you have been hurt or if you think your injuries are minor. Some injuries, such as whiplash, can take as long as 24-48 hours to show symptoms. Other injuries, such as internal bleeding or traumatic brain injury, may not have outward symptoms but could be serious or even fatal if not treated promptly. Immediate medical help can save your life. It also gives you a record linking your injuries to the accident caused by the drunk driver.
Reporting the accident to the insurance company preserves your right to make a no-fault claim if your injuries are minor, or to make an uninsured/underinsured motorist claim if you have serious injuries and the other driver doesn’t have enough insurance to cover them. Consulting with a car accident lawyer is a good idea to find out whether you may have the right to make a claim for compensation against the drunk driver.