In most New York car accident settlements, the compensation is restricted to medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. However, certain drunk driving accidents, where the conduct of the at-fault party was so egregious, can also lead the court to consider awarding punitive damages. The goal of punitive damages is not to compensate but rather to punish those responsible. At Gabriel Law, we have handled our fair share of drunk driving cases. In this post, we will step into the shoes of an accident lawyer in New York...
In most New York car accident settlements, the compensation is restricted to medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. However, certain drunk driving...
