Los Angeles DUI Lawyer

Drunk driving is one of the most dangerous and deadly factors in a car accident. In the United States, drunk driving accidents result in one death every 31 minutes and an injury every 2 minutes - and roughly 10% of those happen in California. In fact, almost one third of the deaths that occurred on California roads in 2008 were attributed to drunk drivers.

The California personal injury attorneys at Banafsheh, Danesh & Javid, P.C. have extensive experience handling drunk driving accident cases. Every Los Angeles DUI Lawyer at our firm has successfully represented thousands of clients throughout California. Contact us now for a free consultation by calling 1 (800) 820-1111 or contact us online.

Drunk driving is a criminal offense, and drivers who are convicted face severe penalties including jail time, revoked licenses, and fines. However, the criminal justice system isn't always enough when a drunk driver costs you your health and ability to provide for your family. An experienced Los Angeles DUI Lawyer can help protect your interests and seek damages from the driver or other responsible parties.

In most car accidents, you can file a claim for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. However, if your injuries were caused by a drunk driver, California law also entitles you to seek what are known as "punitive damages" against the intoxicated driver. Because drunk driving is against the law, any driver who gets behind the wheel while intoxicated is considered to be negligent, and the punitive damages are intended to punish the driver and deter others from engaging in this dangerous behavior.

While any instance of drunk driving automatically establishes negligence, an experienced attorney can make a difference in whether your settlement is appropriate for the injuries you have sustained. Insurance companies will very quickly offer settlements in drunk driving cases, and without the right legal representation, injury victims often accept the first settlement offered - which may not always be adequate to cover medical expenses, let alone lost wages and other costs.

At Banafsheh, Danesh & Javid, P.C., we evaluate each drunk driving case carefully. We work with appropriate medical and other experts to assess the extent of your injuries and the long-term expectations for your recovery. We consider whether other parties in addition to the driver were at fault; for example, if a bar or restaurant served an already visibly intoxicated driver. We know that the injuries you have suffered can have serious implications for your future, and that of your family - and our only goal is to make sure you receive what you are due.

The California personal injury attorneys at Banafsheh, Danesh & Javid, P.C. have extensive experience in drunk driving cases. We have successfully represented thousands of clients in Lancaster, Apple Valley, Bakersfield, Victorville, Oxnard, Antelope Valley, Palmdale, Hesperia, Del Monte, Porterville, Adelanto, and throughout Los Angeles County.

We work hard to ensure that our clients recover lost wages, receive compensation for their medical expenses, pain and suffering, and get the full range of the medical attention they need. Contact an experienced Los Angeles DUI Lawyer now for a free consultation at (800) 820-1111 or contact us online.