Los Angeles Drunk Driving Accident Attorney

Have you been seriously injured in a drunk driving accident?

Any individual who knowingly or wittingly gets behind the wheel of a vehicle, after they have been drinking, is putting themselves and others directly in harm's way. Driving while drunk or intoxicated goes far beyond simple negligence, it is against the law. If an accident occurs as a result of drunk driving, the driver would not only be facing drunk driving charges, but could likely be facing serious criminal charges as well.

Amongst all the different types of car accidents people can be involved in, a drunk driving accident is one of the worst. This is primarily because the serious injuries and damages commonly seen in this type of accident could have been prevented had the drunk driver never gotten behind the wheel in the first place. Of course any kind of car accident is a very emotional and painful event, but an accident caused by a drunk driver is caused as a result of one individual's blatantly disregard for the law, the rules of the road, the sanctity of life itself.

If you or someone you love has been involved in a drunk driving accident, you need to consult with a Los Angeles car accident attorney right away. Do not wait when it comes to securing legal representation after a drunk driving accident. Although contacting an attorney may not be your first priority, especially if you have sustained serious injuries, or the accident involved a fatality, the sooner you reach one of the attorneys at the firm, the sooner they can begin working to build your case and file your claim.

Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer in Los Angeles

It is important to know what to do in a car accident. Even more so, if you are involved in a drunk driving accident. In cases such as this it will be vital to prove liability and that the driver was in fact intoxicated at the time of the accident. An attorney from the firm will be able to assist you in collecting evidence, determining liability, aggressively challenging any inaccurate statements or claims from the other driver or their insurance company, analyzing all the evidence and reports, and advising you of the best course of action to take.

For the last 11 years, the firm has been dedicated to providing clients with the aggressive representation they deserve. Their success record alone shows their commitment to assisting people in their time of need. As the victim of a drunk driving accident, you may have a legitimate claim to compensation for damages, medical expenses, rehabilitation, loss of income, and in certain instances punitive damages from the responsible party.

It is important to keep in mind, however, that you must not accept any settlements, sign any documents or make any agreements regarding the accident prior to consulting with an attorney at the firm. Some insurance companies will attempt to prey on individuals injured in drunk driving accident, and bully them into accepting a low settlement, or abandoning their claim all together. They may even attempt to shift the blame away from their client, despite their client being clearly liable for the accident.

Settling after a drunk driving accident is the wrong thing to do. Contact a Los Angeles drunk driving accident attorney at Lagstein Law Firm immediately if you or a loved one has be come the victim of a drunk driving accident.