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What is North Carolina’s drunk driving exception to punitive damages?  North Carolina’s drunk driving exception removes the statutory cap on punitive damages in cases involving an at-fault driver convicted of impaired driving, allowing injured victims to pursue uncapped punitive damages alongside standard compensation. North Carolina applies a specific exception to

A drunk driving accident settlement in North Carolina is typically worth more than a standard car accident claim because state law allows victims to pursue punitive damages on top of compensatory damages.  The exact value depends on the severity of injuries, the strength of evidence proving impairment, and whether the