You're Safe with Drake - California's Premier Personal Injury Attorneys
The drunk driving accident attorneys at Drake Law Firm take special care in defending clients that have serious injuries from the negligent acts of a drunk driver.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving calls it the most frequently committed violent crime in America. The evidence is clear that drunk driving is among the leading causes of deadly car crashes in Woodland Hills and across the state of California.
In California, any driver operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content of.08 or greater is considered to be a drunk driver. This is true no matter what kind of automobile the driver is operating. This means that drunk driving accidents can involve passenger cars, semi trucks, motorcycles, Ubers and Lyfts, and any other vehicle on the roads.
Drunk Driving Crash Lawyers in Woodland Hills
An intoxicated driver might walk away from the accident scene without a scratch. On the other hand, you need urgent medical transport to a hospital or trauma center.
Experiencing severe injuries because of a drunk driver isn't your fault, and it isn't fair. The Woodland Hills injury lawyers at Drake Law Firm encourage any DUI accident victim to seek a free consultation from one of our seasoned car accident lawyers.
Drivers that cause drunk driving accidents often face serious criminal charges. They also can and should be held civilly accountable. Our legal team will work with you to get fair compensation from drunk drivers and their insurance providers.
Some people might not know that they do not need to be in a vehicle to have a claim against a drunk driver. If you suffer injuries from a drunk driver while riding a motorcycle, or as a pedestrian, bicyclist, you might have a claim.
It is also possible to make a claim against the driver of a vehicle you were riding in if that driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Legal Assistance for Drunk Driving Accident Victims
Much like any car accident in Woodland Hills, the facts and circumstances may determine what avenues of compensation are available to those that are suffering from injuries as a result of an intoxicated driver. DUI-related injury victims can obtain financial compensation for the damages they sustain.
Victims wounded by drunk drivers (or their families) can recover compensation for damages caused by the crash. These consist of economic and non-economic damages, in addition to punitive damages and wrongful death damages.
Economic Damages
Economic damages are damages from an accident that have a monetary figure assigned to them. These include medical costs, past and future lost wages, vehicle repairs, and any other direct expenses caused by an intoxicated driver's actions.
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages cover damages that do not have a clear financial number attached to them but that still caused the victim to lose something. This consists of pain and suffering, loss of earning capacity, loss of companionship, permanent disability or disfigurement, and loss of quality of life.
Punitive Damages
Punitive damages are granted when an accident happens due to gross and serious negligence. They are rare, but they do happen. In the case of a DUI accident, punitive damages might be granted to the plaintiff if the defendant had an abnormally high BAC or if they've been convicted of DUI multiple times.
Wrongful Death Damages
Wrongful death damages are granted in cases where a loved one dies because of a DUI accident. In this situation, you may be able to file a wrongful death suit on their behalf. You can usually claim both economic and non-economic damages in a wrongful death case.
Although no amount of compensation can ever be adequate, it can help bring a sense of justice. When someone dies due to another's negligence, and then that victim's family is now experiencing an inability to pay their bills or financial ruin, it is a tragedy.
Contact a Woodland Hills DUI Accident Attorney
The personal injury attorneys at Drake Law Firm believe in defending the rights of DUI victims. If you have injuries from the negligence of a drunk driver, we would like to fight for you.
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