You may be entitled to compensation for medical bills and costs, including medical expenses you will incur in the future because of your injuries, as well as transportation costs to attend medical appointments. You may also receive payment for lost wages, future lost earning potential or a decline in income caused by the injury.
Since drunk driving accident injuries often cause significant pain and permanent impairment, you may be compensated for pain and suffering, a reduction in the quality of your life and emotional distress. In many cases, punitive damages are available as well, since the intoxicated person acted in reckless disregard for your safety.
Those who lost a close relative in a drunk driving crash may be entitled to wrongful death damages, including compensation for a lifetime of lost financial support and for lost companionship.