Drunk driving is a choice, and when that choice causes a crash, the consequences can be life-changing. If you or a loved one was injured in a collision with an impaired driver in Aiken, North Augusta, or anywhere in Aiken County, you may be entitled to compensation.
At Ted Law Firm, we represent victims of drunk driving accidents and help them recover medical costs, lost wages, and damages for pain and suffering. We take these cases seriously because no one should have to pay for someone else’s reckless decisions.
Drunk Driving in Aiken: A Serious Problem
Crashes involving alcohol happen more often than you think. Whether it’s late-night traffic on Whiskey Road, a weekend accident near Downtown Aiken, or a head-on collision on Highway 78, impaired drivers put lives at risk.
Common outcomes of drunk driving crashes:
- Rear-end or T-bone collisions
- Wrong-way accidents
- High-speed crashes
- Fatalities or severe, permanent injuries
We hold impaired drivers, and the people or businesses that may have enabled them accountable.
Can You Sue a Drunk Driver in South Carolina?
Yes. If you were injured because of a drunk driver, you can file a personal injury claim to recover compensation. In addition to your regular damages, you may also be eligible for punitive damages which are meant to punish reckless or intentional behavior.
Drunk driving is often treated more seriously under the law than other forms of negligence, which can result in higher compensation.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
Our firm helps clients pursue full and fair compensation, including:
- Emergency medical treatment and hospitalization
- Surgery and long-term medical care
- Lost income and loss of future earning potential
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and PTSD
- Permanent disabilities or disfigurement
- Property damage
- Funeral costs (in wrongful death cases)
- Punitive damages (for reckless or criminal conduct)
We work with your doctors, specialists, and financial experts to document every impact the crash had on your life.
What If the Drunk Driver Was Underinsured or Uninsured?
Unfortunately, not every impaired driver carries enough insurance to cover the full cost of a serious accident. If this happens, we explore other options:
- Your own UM/UIM (uninsured/underinsured) coverage
- Dram shop claims if a bar or restaurant knowingly served the driver while they were already intoxicated
- Third-party liability, if someone else contributed to the crash (e.g., employer, vehicle owner)
We dig into every possible source of compensation, so you don’t get left paying the price.
Talk to an Aiken Drunk Driving Accident Attorney Today
Drunk driving cases are emotionally and legally complex. We’re here to take the pressure off you and your family, and fight for the compensation you deserve. We proudly serve clients across all of South Carolina and Georgia including Charleston, Greenville, Columbia, Myrtle Beach, and Atlanta. No matter where you are in either state, we’re here to help. And remember: you don’t pay a dime unless we win your case. There’s no risk just experienced support from a team you can trust. You’re in good hands with Ted Law Firm.
