Drunk Driving Accident
Drunk driving accidents are a common type of personal injury accident in Los Angeles and Southern California and can cause serious injuries due to the large physical size, weight of automobiles on the road, the inattention, and excessive speed of a drunk driver who may have caused an accident. Drunk driving car accident injured victims may require immediate attention at a hospital by an ambulance or helicopter and deserve the professional attention of a drunk driving car accident personal injury lawyer. An individual who has been involved in a car accident with a drunk driver may have pain and severe injuries which can be very difficult to cope with, and warrant a consultation with an experienced and aggressive drunk driving car accident lawyer.
An experienced car accident lawyer in Los Angeles who has represented injured victims of automobile accidents understands how difficult this process can be. At Wilshire Law Firm, we understand your needs and we are here to help you through the process of being involved in an auto accident by having an attorney deal with insurance companies and insurance adjusters so that you can focus on getting better and allow your injuries from a car accident to heal.
An attorney who has negotiated high settlements with insurance companies regarding insurance policies, insurance coverage, and insurance policy limits is equipped with the experience to fight hard for your rights to help you get maximum results and higher settlement values so that you can focus on your health.
As a lawyer who has an injured person who has been involved in car accident as a client, Wilshire Law Firm will be there to help and provide the close personal attention and care that such a delicate situation deserves.
Alcohol related car accidents are preventable because the drunk driver could have chosen not to drink and drive while intoxicated with blood alcohol content over .08 BAC which is the legal limit in California. A drunk driver with blood alcohol content over .08 can be charged with a DUI, driving under the influence, or DWI, driving while intoxicated if the driver drinks and drives.
The most common types of drunk driving accidents in Los Angeles are:
- Auto Accidents Between Two Cars
- Car Accidents with Pedestrians
- 18 Wheel Semi Truck Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
A victim of a car accident who is injured in a collision with a drunk driver is at risk for many serious injuries. In an automobile accident, a victim’s head, legs, arms, knees, neck, and spine are the most likely to be injured in a car crash. Often, victims of a car accident may suffer severe pain and suffering from bodily injuries such as:
- Whiplash
- Spinal cord injury
- Neck Injury
- Torn Ligaments
- Torn Tendons
- Fractured bones
- Brain Injury
- Wrongful Death
The personal injury lawyers at Wilshire Law Firm represent people who have been hurt by at fault or negligent drunk driver of another vehicle who:
- Failed to stop for a stop sign or failed to stop at a red light
- Was inattentive and did not pay attention or was on the phone while driving and hit a car
- Did not stop before turning right on a red light at an intersection
- Failed to yield the right of way to a bicycle, car, pedestrian, or motorcycle on the road
- Violated the vehicle code by exceeding the speed limit on the street
- Failed to share the road or crosswalk with a another car, bicycle, or motorcycle on the street
- Drove into the bike lane and hit a bicyclist
A personal injury attorney can help to maximize the client’s likelihood of obtaining full compensation for loss of earnings, pain and suffering, medical expenses, and often help to arrange for medical treatment which may be otherwise difficult to obtain for someone who does not have medical insurance or a doctor who can work on a lien basis.
A Wilshire Law Firm car accident injury lawyer has experience in providing aggressive representation and effective results for our clients who have been hit by a drunk driver. We are a client-focused firm and we are here to help and answer any questions you may have.
If you or someone you know was injured in an accident involving a drunk driver of a car or any other automobile on the road, please contact an attorney at Wilshire Law Firm for a free consultation.
