Drinking and driving destroys lives and families. If nobody ever got behind the wheel while intoxicated or impaired, more than 10,000 lives would be saved each year in the United States. The state of California has more drunk driving deaths than any other state with the exception of Texas. Nationwide in 2008 (the latest statistics available), there were 11,773 drunk driving deaths; 1,269 deaths were in Texas, and 1,029 were in California. The number of alcohol-related deaths in California, 1,029, comprised about 30% of the total crash deaths in California, 3,434. It is important to remember that for every death, there are dozens more reported injuries sustained in DUI accidents. Injuries such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, blunt trauma injuries, and other catastrophic injuries can cause permanent disability and require lifelong medical care.
Holding Drunk Drivers Accountable
At Estey Bomberger, we understand that nothing can take away the pain of a serious injury or bring back a loved one whose life was taken by a drunk driver. We realize that drunk driving accidents are senseless acts of violence and tragedies that are 100% preventable. However, in the aftermath of an accident we believe victims must use the avenues available to them to pursue justice and accountability for the financial tolls of an accident. Our DUI accident victim attorneys believe innocent accident victims and their families must be fully compensated to the maximum extent allowed by law. We take legal action against negligent drunk drivers and others that contribute to DUI accidents, such as adults that irresponsibly provide alcohol to minors and restaurants and bars that keep providing alcohol to visibly or obviously intoxicated patrons.
Do You Have a Case?
If you have been hurt in an accident that was caused by a drunk, impaired or intoxicated driver, and you are facing medical bills and time away from work, you may be entitled to compensation from the party responsible for your injuries. Because are many factors that are relevant in determining if you have a case and how much your case may be worth, it is always advisable to contact a lawyer before speaking to the at-fault party’s insurance company. A knowledgeable attorney can help you recover not just money for your injuries, but the maximum financial compensation available. At Estey Bomberger, when you contact us after an accident, we can begin investigating the crash, determining the cause, gathering evidence and speaking with witnesses.
Advocates of Victims of Drunk Driving Accidents
The California personal injury lawyers at Estey Bomberger are here to help victims of drunk driving accidents. If you have suffered a serious injury, you may be eligible to file a claim for compensation for medical care expenses, lost earnings and income, mental and emotional stress, and pain and suffering. With more than 70 years of collective experience, our attorneys know how to get maximum results. We have been successful in representing victims of dozens of drunk driving accidents, including complex underage drunk driver accidents and drug-related accidents. We understand the legal challenges of drunk driving accidents and are here to help you. To learn more about your legal rights to compensation for your injuries sustained in a drunk driving accident, contact Estey Bomberger to see if we can help.
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