Atlanta Drunk Driving Accident Attorney

Last updated on December 8, 2025

Georgia has a high drunk driving accident rate: 26.1 for every 100,000 people. This means it is one of the worst drunk driving accident states in the country. If you have been injured or lost a loved one due to a drunk driver, our law firm can provide the tough representation you need to recover damages.

At Zambrano Law in Marietta, founding attorney Shirley Zambrano helps drunk driving accident victims and their families seek full and fair compensation for injuries and wrongful death. She is a tenacious lawyer who can resolve cases out of court or take the negligent driver to trial. Learn how she can help you today.

Why Are Drunk Driving Accidents So Dangerous?

Drunk driving accidents are dangerous because getting hit by a drunk driver can cause very serious injuries due to the nature of the accidents. Drunk drivers tend to drive recklessly and cause accidents such as:

• Rollovers
• Side-swipe accidents
• Head-on collisions
• Rear-end collisions
• T-bone accidents
• High-speed collisions
• Accidents with bicycles and motorcycles
• Accidents with pedestrians

In addition to being under the influence, a drunk driver may also be distracted. Whether they are texting, talking on the phone, eating or drinking, they may not notice that they are speeding, going through stoplights or stop signs, swerving in and out of the lane, or are about to hit your vehicle. Even if they do see your car, they may accidentally step on the gas instead of the brakes, causing the accident and resulting injuries to be more severe.

You May Be Badly Injured After A Drunk Driver Hits You

Some of the most typical injuries that people suffer from drunk driving accidents include:

• Spinal cord injuries
• Paralysis, paraplegia, quadriplegia
• Broken vertebrae
• Crushed or fractured bones
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Amputations
• Burn injuries
• Deep lacerations
• Back and neck injuries
• Puncture or impalement wounds
• Damage to internal organs
• Internal bleeding

These injuries may be catastrophic, or in some cases, fatal. You will need an experienced, smart car accident lawyer to protect your right to recover compensation for your injuries and other losses.

When Injuries Are Catastrophic, You Need Significant Compensation

If you were hit by an intoxicated driver in the Atlanta area, you may have permanent injuries that will change your life. The medical costs alone from one of these accidents can be enough to bankrupt a person and their family.

Attorney Zambrano and her legal team will fight for maximum compensation for you after a drunk driving accident. Depending on the specifics of your accident, you may recover damages for the following:

• Medical bills
• Long-term care
• Lost wages
• Lost benefits
• Loss of earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Loss of household services
• Disfigurement

In addition, if you lost a family member to wrongful death, you may be entitled to damages for the personal loss of a loved one, funeral and burial expenses, and emotional distress.

Contact Us In The Atlanta Area

For a free consultation, please call 770-870-6438 or contact us online today. Our team is ready to help you and your family.