No amount of money can bring back a loved one. However, sometimes a tragic death can send a message and wake up call to potential drunk drivers that the public will not tolerate their reckless and malicious behavior any longer. A jury in Florida recently awarded the mother of a 13-year old girl $330 million in compensatory and punitive damages for her death at the hands of a drunk driver. These types of awards signal to drunk drivers that they will pay dearly for their misdeeds. The van in which the young teen was riding as a passenger was struck after the drunk driver failed to stop at a stop sign. The 13-year old was killed and others suffered catastrophic injuries. The family of the teen filed a wrongful death civil suit against the drunk driver who was serving a 13 year prison sentence for manslaughter. Cohn & Swartzon applaud the brave mother of this 13-year old-a victim of a drunk drivers maliciousness. If you have been involved in an accident with a drunk driver, you have rights both in the criminal and civil courts. You should contact experienced lawyers, like those at Cohn & Swartzon, P.C. 888-444-1955 to help you receive the compensation and justice you deserve.
