Driver ordered to pay $230,462 in restitution to 2 victims in DUI crash
Officials with the
Because Hamilton was uninsured, the victims attempted to recover most of their medical damages through uninsured motorist claims through their auto insurance company, a process that took time, Giorgino said. He said the medical cost reimbursement sought through the criminal restitution process consisted of out-of-pocket costs not paid for through insurance, as well as attorney's fees incurred in that process.
"Victims are entitled full compensation for the losses they suffer as a result of a defendant's criminal conduct," City Attorney
Both women were injured when Hamilton smashed his SUV into the rear of Ruminski's Mazda CX-9 on
Hamilton admitted he had been drinking vodka that morning after taking prescription medication and was going to the beach to sleep it off when he ran into the
Ruminski struck her head against the steering wheel, which caused extreme migraines and painful injuries to her neck and lower back. Bowen suffered an umbilical hernia as a result of trauma to her abdomen caused by the seat belt.
A hearing has been set for
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