Drinking and driving is a major problem in Los Angeles County, where more than ¼ of all California residents live.  In California, the county of Los Angeles has more alcohol-related collisions than any other county in the state.  Driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs is a clear act of negligence – an act that results in an average of 32 deaths per day in the United States.  When drunk or impaired drivers cause accidents that result in serious injury or death to others, they may be financially liable for the consequences.  Criminal punishment does not compensate victims for their injuries or the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one. Victims of DUI accidents in Los Angeles who wish to recover compensation for their injuries must bring a personal injury or wrongful death claim against the drunk driver and any other parties that contributed to the accident.  The Los Angeles drunk driving injury lawyers at Estey Bomberger fight to protect the legal rights of DUI crash victims and hold drunk drivers accountable.

Obtaining Maximum Compensation For Victims

Accident victims have only one chance to be compensated for their injuries. Our personal injury attorneys understand the importance of our responsibility as advocates for our clients. When injuries such as spinal cord injuries and brain injuries permanently change a client’s way of life, it is important that the responsible parties are held accountable and that our clients are made whole, at least financially. We are proud of the settlements and verdicts we have obtained for our clients (see case results). The millions of dollars we have recovered have been a major part of rebuilding our clients’ lives. We are also proud of the greater role we’ve played in bettering the civil justice system for not just our clients, but our community.  The verdicts and settlements we obtain send a message that drunk drivers, and those that furnish alcohol to minors and allow them to drive a vehicle, must be held accountable.

Types of Compensation for DUI Accident Victims

Serious accidents can cost upwards of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Compensation awarded to drunk driving accident victims can include all medical expenses, including ambulance transport, emergency room visits, hospitalization, diagnostic testing (like MRI’s, CT Scans, and X-rays), surgeries, as well as rehabilitation, physical therapy, chiropractic care, prescription medications and follow-up doctor and specialist visits. Additionally, victims may be compensated for lost earnings, loss of earning capacity, along with compensation for physical pain and emotional suffering. When accidents result in death, family members of the deceased victim may pursue a DUI accident wrongful death claim to recover damages for final medical care costs, funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings and benefits, and loss of love, care, affection and companionship.

Experienced, Effective Representation

The Los Angeles attorneys at Estey Bomberger fight to obtain a fair settlement for victims of drunk driving accidents and their families. However, in the event the liable parties are unwilling to reasonably provide our clients with the compensation they deserve, our attorneys will quickly take a claim to trial before a judge and jury. To learn more about your rights following an accident, or to schedule a free consultation, contact the DUI accident victim lawyers at Estey Bomberger by calling (800)784-9180.