According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every day 32 people die in the United States in motor vehicle accidents that involve a driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Driving under the influence is a serious problem in the United States, especially in California, where there are more DUI deaths than any other state except for Texas. In California victims of accidents caused by drunk, intoxicated and impaired drivers, or their families in cases of fatal accidents, may pursue compensation against the drunk driver and any other negligent parties. At Estey Bomberger, we advocate for the rights of drunk driving accident victims, and fight to hold negligent parties accountable for the pain they cause and lives they destroy.

Types of DUI Accidents

Our California DUI accident victim attorneys have represented victims of numerous types of DUI accidents, including:

• Drunk driving accidents
• DUI head-on collisions
• DUI intersection accidents
• DUI vehicle rollover accidents
• Car vs. pedestrian DUI accidents
• Car vs. motorcycle DUI accidents
• Car vs. bicycle DUI accidents
• Accidents involving underage drunk drivers
• Drug-related accidents
• Uninsured motorist DUI accidents.

To determine who is liable for your DUI accident, we will review police reports, interview eyewitnesses, and work with experienced investigators to determined exactly what happened and who was responsible. Because we only represent victims, not insurance companies, we are able to aggressively recover the maximum compensation available for our clients’ DUI accident injury or DUI accident wrongful death claim.  In some drunk driving accidents, in addition to damages for medical care, lost earnings, and pain and suffering, punitive damages may be awarded to punish the liable party and send a message to others not to drink and drive or engage in whatever negligent behavior resulted in the accident.

Drunk Drivers Cause Serious Injuries

When an intoxicated person makes the decision to get behind the vehicle while drunk or under the influence of drugs, they put the lives of their passengers, the lives of other motorists and pedestrians at risk. Injuries sustained in alcohol or drug related accidents can be life-changing and career-ending. We have seen firsthand how DUI accident injuries such as traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries can permanently disable an accident victim or even put them in a nursing home for the rest of their life. When accidents cause serious injuries, an experienced attorney is necessary to hold negligent parties accountable and obtain maximum compensation for medical expenses, rehabilitation, loss of earnings, loss of earning capacity, physical pain and emotional suffering.

Wrongful Death Claims for Families of Fatal Accident Victims

Losing a loved one in an accident caused by a drunk driver is senseless and tragic. When drivers make the decision to drink and drive and end the lives of their passengers, other motorists, or pedestrians or bicyclists, they may be both criminally and civilly liable for their actions. In some cases, where a restaurant or bar knowingly serve alcohol to a minor or obviously intoxicated patron, and that individual causes a fatal accident, the restaurant or bar may be liable for the wrongful death of the victim. The DUI accident attorneys at Estey Bomberger have successfully handled DUI accident claims for families of victims of fatal DUI accidents.

Accountability and Prevention

At Estey Bomberger, we believe in holding drunk drivers responsible and accountable. While no amount of money could ever make the pain of an injury disappear, or bring back a loved one taken too soon, holding drunk drivers accountable is important for two reasons. It is important that victims receive the maximum financial compensation they are entitled to so that they are not further burdened financially for their injuries. It is also important that the general public understands the costs of paying for accidents and why everything possible must be done to avoid DUI accidents.

If you or a loved one is the victim of a DUI accident, contact the California DUI victim attorneys at Estey Bomberger for a free, no-obligation DUI accident injury consultation.