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Los Angeles Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer

When it comes to imposing consequences on drunk drivers, the focus is often on criminal penalties. While imposing fines, jail time, and even more serious penalties are necessary reactions to drunk driving, these sanctions do not always address the victim’s damages. Hire a Los Angeles drunk driving accident lawyer to seek compensation for any medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages you face because of the drunk driver’s carelessness.

If you were injured—or if a loved one passed away due to a drunk driver’s negligence—call Legal Fighters today at (888) 586-4957 for your free consultation. Our firm has recovered more than $2.5 billion for our clients, and that level of accomplishment should give you complete trust in our team.

Los Angeles Drunk Driving Accident Guide

Drunk Driving Is Not Acceptable, and Victims Are Well Within Their Rights to Sue

Legal Fighters LogoFew problems in our society get more attention than drunk driving. There are countless public service announcements, addendums to alcohol advertisements, warnings from law enforcement, and stories from those affected by drunk drivers—and yet, 37 people in the U.S. die every day because of drunk driving accidents.

With Uber, Lyft, taxis, friends, family, and many other resources available to avoid driving drunk, there is absolutely no excuse for driving drunk. This is why the attorneys at Legal Fighters:

  • Fight for those injured by drunk drivers
  • Represent clients who lose loved ones to fatal accidents involving drunk drivers
  • Lead both insurance claims and lawsuits for our clients harmed by drunk drivers
  • Are willing to fight for victims of drunk drivers at trial when it’s the right decision for our client

Our attorneys have reached fair settlement agreements for many clients. We have also fought fiercely for our clients inside many Los Angeles courtrooms.

When your lawyer is from Legal Fighters, we work hard to get you fair compensation. From the very start, you’ll see that our sole mission is to ensure your long-term financial security.

Why Drunk Driving Is a Blatant Form of Negligence

There are some civil cases where it’s not exactly clear who is in the wrong. In the vast majority of drunk driving cases, it’s blatantly obvious that the drunk driver has callously disregarded others’ safety—and directly harmed someone else as a result.

There are several reasons why drunk drivers are such clear candidates for lawsuits, which include:

  • The common knowledge that drunk driving is wrong, dangerous, and potentially fatal
  • The fact that 53 percent of Americans report themselves as “regular” drinkers, which means most people understand the impairing effects of alcohol
  • The documented diminishing effects of drinking on one’s ability to drive—which includes visual impairment, slowed reactions, and inability to maintain safe control of the vehicle 

Few adults can claim that they are unaware of the dangers of driving while impaired. Even if someone is severely intoxicated, they are generally aware that they’re doing something extremely dangerous when they get behind the wheel of a vehicle.

When a drunk driver causes an accident, then it’s an easy decision for the victim to insist on total accountability for their accident-related damages.

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Want Fair Compensation for Damages Caused by a Drunk Driver? Hire a Lawyer from Legal Fighters

Every drunk driving accident victim should get medical attention as soon as possible after the collision. If you have not already, get this attention so that:

  • You are safe from further health complications 
  • The physical effects of the accident are clear and documented
  • Liable parties cannot levy false accusations about your health, so as allegations that you are fabricating or exaggerating your accident-related injuries or symptoms

Having clear and detailed proof of your accident-related injuries is important to the success of your case. Here’s another step that can be critically important to the outcome of your case: Hiring a Los Angeles drunk driving accident lawyer from our team.

The Benefits of Working with an Attorney After Being Injured by a Drunk Driver

If you’re reading this, you may still be undecided about whether to hire a drunk driving accident lawyer. You deserve to know all the benefits that come with hiring a trustworthy, client-focused attorney, which include:

  • Getting an aggressive advocate at no out-of-pocket cost: Anyone without a personal injury lawyer might worry about the cost. You shouldn’t. Legal Fighters uses contingency fees, which means you won’t pay us any upfront or out-of-pocket fees or costs. In fact, your Los Angeles drunk driving accident lawyer will only receive a fee if they obtain compensation for you. 
  • Substantial financial backing for your case: Our attorneys do the lion’s share of work through legal arguments, collection of evidence, and documentation of the client’s damages. However, we often work with experts to strengthen our clients’ cases, and experts aren’t free. Legal Fighters is willing to invest in your case, and you won’t face any added costs when we choose to make such investments.
  • Reliable advice based on experience and years of legal training: When we give you advice or lend our perspectives, you can take stock in it. Our drunk driving accident lawyers are experienced, measured in their words, and intentional about what we do and don’t say. We are also transparent so you can make the best decisions for your case and future.
  • More freedom to focus on your health: Time is one of the most notable benefits of retaining a lawyer—specifically, having more of it. Completing a successful insurance claim or lawsuit can be immensely time-consuming. When you outsource these responsibilities to a lawyer, you get more time for recovery, family, and whatever other priorities require your attention.

Not all law firms are the same. You shouldn’t just be content to hire a lawyer, but instead should look for a respected law firm. Look no further than Legal Fighters. Call us today at (888) 586-4957 for a free, no-risk, and no-obligation discussion about how a Los Angeles drunk driving accident lawyer will fight for you.

Why Drunk Driving Accident Victims in Los Angeles Choose Their Attorney from Legal Fighters

Legal Fighters has never been content with being a run-of-the-mill firm. We want our clients to rave about us, and we strive for excellence in every aspect of our representation. While there are many reasons to choose your Los Angeles drunk driving accident lawyer from our firm, some of the most notable are:

We’ve Obtained More Than $2.5 Billion (and Counting) for Clients

Top 40 Under 40 The National Trial Lawyers BadgeMany law firms tout their results, but few have secured anything close to our more than $2.5 billion in recoveries. We even obtained a $1.8 billion verdict, which is a landmark achievement you should take notice of.

Some of the reasons why we have achieved such impressive results include:

  • We recognize that it often takes money to make money for our clients, so we don’t hesitate to hire experts or make other sound investments in our cases
  • Our law firm’s team of paralegals and other support staff, who assist our lawyers in critical ways that are essential to positive case outcomes
  • Our practice of assigning lawyers to cases based on relevant experience, so your attorney will have an extensive background leading drunk driving accident claims and lawsuits
  • Our culture of collaboration, which allows us to maximize the training, experience, and insights of our attorneys and staff

We will determine how much compensation you deserve from the drunk driver and other liable parties. We will then direct all of our energy and resources towards securing that amount, and we won’t rest until we’ve resolved your case in LA.

We’re Close to Los Angeles

Our home office in Glendale allows us to effectively serve clients in Los Angeles. We can meet with you in person and complete every step of your case without wasting any time.

Our familiarity with Los Angeles, including its streets and courts, can also prove immensely helpful as we seek to complete your case as effectively and efficiently as possible.

Client Satisfaction Is Just as Important as Case Results (Which Are Incredibly Important)

When a law firm has secured billions of dollars for clients, it’s easy to focus on these results. While these financial outcomes are certainly worth discussing, we don’t want our commitment to client service to be overlooked.

When you choose to be a client of Legal Fighters, you:

  • Know exactly which attorney is leading your case
  • Get your attorney’s personal phone number, and are encouraged to dial or text that number when you see fit
  • Receive frequent updates, whether it’s news about a settlement offer or simply a call to maintain contact throughout the case
  • Get help with appointments, referrals for medical providers and mental health professionals, and any other assistance we can reasonably provide

Networking is an essential feature of Legal Fighters’ culture. We often consult other firms for our clients’ benefit—not because we’re uncertain, but because we’re never too proud to seek other attorneys’ insights, rely on experts, and take other measures to help our cases.

We Build Strong Cases and Hold Drunk Drivers (and Other Liable Parties) Accountable

We aren’t content just to “win” your case by a small margin. Our goal is overwhelming, undeniable success because this is the status quo at Legal Fighters.

Based on our experience representing many victims of drunk drivers in California, we know that building a successful drunk driving accident case generally requires:

Securing Evidence as Soon as Possible After the Accident

Experise.com 2024 BadgeUseful evidence in your drunk driving accident case can include:

  • Evidence from the Los Angeles Police Department or another agency that oversaw the accident and arrest, which may include body camera footage, breathalyzer test results, and statements from the drunk driver
  • Video footage showing how the drunk driver hit your vehicle
  • Witness statements related to the accident
  • Evidence that the driver consumed alcohol before driving, which may come from witness accounts and video footage 
  • Your account of how the accident happened

We must obtain evidence of negligence (and intoxication) as soon as possible for a few reasons. Some evidence is only available for a limited time, so we will prioritize our accident investigation and evidence collection process.

Proving the Harm the Drunk Driver (and Any Other Liable Parties) Have Caused the Victim(s)

Your attorney from Legal Fighters will secure all available proof of your accident-related damages, which may include:

  • X-rays, photographs, CT scans, and other visual indications of injury
  • Medical records
  • Medical bills
  • Proof of lost income
  • Mental health service providers’ diagnoses of your pain and suffering
  • Invoices for vehicle repairs
  • All other available evidence of your economic and non-economic damages

This is another step in which our willingness to work with others—from therapists to mechanics and economists—will be helpful.

Establishing an Accurate Case Value

Your Los Angeles drunk driving accident lawyer will not present their settlement demands until they are 100 percent certain we’re seeking the full amount of compensation you deserve. While we are careful, we are also urgent in formulating our case valuation.

Presenting a Compelling Argument for a Fair Settlement

We generally try to settle for our clients, as we want them to get paid fairly so they can move on with their lives. We will present our evidence of fault and documentation of your damages, then negotiate if liable parties don’t meet our initial demands.

We are always willing to sue when clients need and want us to. If your case leads us to court in Los Angeles, we will be ready to go.

Damages We Often Include in Drunk Driving Accident Lawsuits

Million Dollar Advocates Forum Badge Your accident-related damages are going to be one of our primary focuses, as we must ensure you receive fair compensation for any:

  • Medical bills
  • Pain and suffering
  • Lost income
  • Vehicle repairs and other property-related costs
  • Other economic or non-economic damages caused by a drunk driver

We also fight for clients who have lost one or more loved ones due to a drunk driver’s indefensible decisions. Expect boundless compassion if you hire us to handle such a high-stakes case.

Call Legal Fighters Today for Your Free Consultation About Hiring a Los Angeles Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer

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Paul Philips, Los Angeles Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer

There is no time to wait before hiring your Los Angeles personal injury lawyer. Deadlines are looming, evidence may not be available for long, and our team is ready to spring into action. We only need to hear from you. Let us explain more about why Legal Fighters is the firm for you. Call Legal Fighters today at (888) 586-4957 for your free consultation.