In addition to economic and non-economic damages, an injured person is entitled to claim punitive damages against a drunk driver for their reckless conduct.  Punitive damages are designed to punish the defendant and serve as a deterrent to drunk driving.

- Steve Wahlberg

Tags: Accident, alcohol, Car Wreck, damages, Drunk Driver, Injury, Punitive Damages

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