Legal Fighters : California Personal Injury Lawyers

Glendale Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer

Drunk drivers commit a form of recklessness that our society has no tolerance for. Despite widespread disdain for drunk drivers, insurance companies, drunk drivers, and others liable for alcohol-related collisions do not always offer victims fair compensation. Instead, those victims must often fight for the money they deserve for medical costs and other damages.

If a drunk driver hits you or a loved one, call Legal Fighters today at (888) 586-4957 for a free consultation. We will explain how a Glendale drunk driving accident lawyer will protect and serve you, and how we make our service affordable to all who need our help.

Legal Fighters Has Recovered More Than $2.5 Billion for Clients, Including Victims of Drunk Drivers

Why should you hire your Glendale drunk driving accident lawyer from Legal Fighters? Where should we start? Our firm has the personnel, accomplishments, resources, and work ethic that every drunk driving accident victim should prioritize when selecting an attorney. Getting even more specific, you should choose Legal Fighters to represent you because:

Our Name Speaks Volumes

We did not choose the name Legal Fighters out of a hat, nor do we take the name lightly. Our firm’s moniker accurately represents who we are, as we:
  • Do not tolerate negligence, particularly when it is as egregious as drunk driving
  • Work long, productive hours to resolve our drunk driving accident cases as efficiently as we can
  • Are always prepared for trial, and we eagerly fight for victims of drunk drivers in court when they need us to
  • Take our jobs seriously, and feel a deep-seated obligation to improve our clients’ lives in a major way
We know the cost of drunk driving. Someone in the United States dies every 39 minutes because drunk drivers choose to disregard the sanctity of life. Legal Fighters take the side of the victims, and we fight relentlessly to hold drunk drivers accountable and deliver our clients the compensation they deserve.

Glendale Is Legal Fighters’ Home

Glendale is the city Legal Fighters calls home. Our office sits at 801 North Brand B., Suite 1130 in Glendale, CA, allowing us to serve our city, Los Angeles, and surrounding communities effectively. Having an office in Glendale is important for several reasons, including because:
  • Our lawyers live and work in Glendale, and when we see drunk driving accidents, we can’t help but think of the victims as our neighbors 
  • A safer Glendale is safer for our team and their families, so we see your case as part of a greater mission to hold drunk drivers accountable and protect our shared community
  • We know our way around Glendale, so we can get to accident scenes, courthouses, and other case-related locations efficiently 
Our firm is familiar with Westgate Entertainment District and other areas of Glendale that may have a disproportionate number of drunk driving accidents. Whether we are documenting an accident scene on Interstate 5 (I-5), attending a hearing at the Glendale Courthouse, or meeting with the Glendale Police Department to discuss the drunk driving accident, we don’t waste a second of our clients’ time.

$2.5 Billion in Recoveries Does Not Happen by Chance

Legal Fighters has secured more than $2.5 billion for our clients—that’s billions with a “B.” This ten-figure record is a testament to our personal injury attorneys’ work ethic, the valuable help of our support staff, and our ever-growing knowledge and experience. Some of the most notable individual case results we have achieved include recoveries of:
  • $47 million in a traffic accident case
  • $27 million
  • $12 million in a personal injury case
  • $3.4 million in a case involving a delivery truck
  • $2.2 million for a car accident victim
Our clients often deserve large sums of money. They are injured, suffering mentally, and facing a much lesser quality of life because of someone’s negligence. We always aim to deliver, and our hard work often pays off for our clients.

We Use the Power of Our Network to Deliver the Results Our Clients Deserve

Our firm believes in the power of numbers and connections. We do not hesitate to improve our clients’ cases by leaning on:
  • Other lawyers and firms we have relationships with
  • Experts, who can lend credibility, insight, and high-value services to drunk driving accident cases
  • Medical providers, who often help us document clients’ injuries, provide treatment plans, and value clients’ treatment costs
  • Law enforcement officials, who may provide evidence and insights that help our case tremendously
  • Anyone else who can help us build a stronger case for you
We are a proud law firm, but we are not too proud to accept a helping hand from those with unique insights and abilities. Our results suggest that this collaborative approach is a successful one.

Our Firm Invests Substantial Resources in Our Drunk Driving Accident Cases

When your firm recovers billions of dollars for clients, you can re-invest your resources into future cases. In the field of personal injury law, winning begets more winning—especially when a firm spares no expense when building cases, as we do. Your Glendale drunk driving accident lawyer will do everything necessary to build the strongest case they can. Money will be no object.

Even With Our Large Results and Resources, Our Clients Feel Like Family 

Law firms with our kind of case results are often depicted as well-oiled machines.  We maintain our humanity, and our clients feel like members of the Legal Fighters family because:
  • You will know the lawyer who is leading your case
  • Your attorney will contact you regularly, whether it’s to check on your recovery, provide an update, or merely maintain communication
  • Compassion, dignity, and respect are essential features of our client service
  • Our attorneys and support staff are passionate about what they do, and our fervor for what we do shines through to our clients
An effective lawyer gets results. They also make their client feel important and attended to throughout every step of the case. For a law firm that gives due attention to our legal work and client service, call Legal Fighters today at (888) 586-4957 and complete your free consultation.

Who Pays the Cost of Drunk Driving Accidents in Glendale?

Once we take on your case, establishing liability for your accident will be one of our foremost priorities. Having handled many drunk driving accident cases, we know that liable parties can include:

The Drunk Motorist

We don’t necessarily have to prove that the motorist was impaired at the time of your accident in Glendale, though that will certainly help your case. We do, however, need to prove that the motorist (impaired or not) caused your accident. If we can prove this, you likely have the option to sue the drunk driver.

An Establishment That Served Too Much Alcohol to the Drunk Driver

If we find that the drunk motorist consumed alcohol at a public establishment before the accident, that establishment can share liability for your accident. Drunk driving accident attorneys may help you sue:
  • Bars
  • Restaurants
  • Alcohol vendors
  • Other establishments with the capacity to over-serve drunk motorists
Your Glendale drunk driving accident attorney will work with law enforcement, perform our own investigation, and determine if any party other than the drunk driver is liable for your accident.

Any Other Party That Played a Role in the Collision

We can’t be certain what our investigation will turn up, so we will conduct it with an open mind. If we find that any party other than the drunk driver or an alcohol-serving establishment played a role in your accident, we will hold them appropriately accountable.

Insurance Companies

Insurance providers are typically responsible when their policyholders cause accidents while drunk. We anticipate dealing with one or more insurance companies during the course of your case. Depending on our case strategy, we may demand compensation from those insurers.

How Your Glendale Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer from Legal Fights Will Construct Your Case

To be clear, we never predetermine how we build our cases. Every client gets a personalized case plan, and we mold our strategy as much as we can to meet your needs. We do, however, handle several common responsibilities for victims of drunk drivers, and those duties include:

Proving Negligence

Drunk driving is against the law in California, with the offense potentially carrying steep criminal penalties. When someone violates the law, they are typically negligent in doing so—drunk driving is a prime example of this, as it is an especially dangerous form of criminal negligence.

That being said, we still need to prove the motorist’s intoxication. At the very least, we need to prove they caused your accident.

We may prove this case with:

  • The police report documenting the accident
  • Witness accounts of the driver’s apparent intoxication before driving
  • Witness accounts of the accident 
  • Video of the accident
  • Breathalyzer test results
  • Video of the drunk driver’s discussions with law enforcement officers (and any field sobriety test they consented to)

We may also have an expert reconstruct your collisions, as this can be a valuable form of evidence in drunk driving accident cases.

Pinpointing Those We’ll Seek Compensation From

Once we have gathered and evaluated all relevant information, evidence, insurance policies, and witness accounts, we will determine who owes you compensation. 

Two of the ways we obtain compensation for clients like you are:

  • Insurance claims, which we may file with your insurer, the drunk driver’s insurer, or any other liable party’s insurer
  • Filing lawsuits, which in your case may be against the drunk driver

We reserve the right to change course when necessary. As the client, you will have top influence in whether we accept a settlement offer, file a lawsuit, go to trial, and make other consequential decisions.

Documenting Damages Caused by the Drunk Driver

Your attorney from Legal Fighters will obtain all available documentation of your damages, including any:

  • Medical records that shed light on your injuries, symptoms, and treatments
  • Medical bills showing the cost of accident-related treatment
  • Testimony from doctors and mental health professionals
  • Income statements comparing your pre- and post-accident earnings
  • Invoices for vehicle repairs
  • Your account of how your life has been diminished because of the drunk driver

If we find out about other relevant documentation to your case, our personal injury attorneys will secure it immediately.

Establishing a Specific Case Value and Pursuing a Settlement

Each case we handle has a different value. This only makes sense, as each client is an individual, facing unique circumstances, challenges, and damages. Allow our experienced drunk driving accident lawyers to determine the cost of not only economic damages like medical bills but your non-economic damages, too.

Most civil cases settle, and we have obtained many monumental settlements for our clients. We will speak with liable parties about a fair financial recovery. If we cannot achieve one, we will be ready to sue.

Suing Liable Parties, If You Elect To

Just as we have secured many substantial settlements, we have won many cases at trial. If suing a drunk driver or another liable party is the best decision for you, that’s the course Legal Fighters will pursue. If going to trial is the right action, we will do that, too.

Damages We’re Prepared to Include in Your Case

Drunk drivers act selfishly, and the consequences of their actions fall disproportionately on their victims.

Some of the damages we often encounter when representing drunk drivers’ victims are:

  • Immense pain and suffering, including but not limited to physical pain and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Medical expenses
  • Vehicle repair costs
  • Temporary transportation costs
  • Lost income

We represent many clients who are disabled, and they often need caregiver services, medical equipment, and other resources. No matter the nature or extent of your injuries, trust that Legal Fighters will demand the compensation you deserve.

Call a Knowledgeable Glendale Drunk Driving Accident Attorney Today for Your Free Consultation 

Don’t wait, call Legal Fighters today at (888) 586-4957 to complete your free consultation. Drunk driving accident cases often have non-negotiable deadlines—both formal and informal—that compel you to hire your Glendale drunk driving accident lawyer as soon as possible.