Burbank Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer

Injuries That Commonly Result From Drunk Driving Accidents In Burbank

The ultimate cost that an individual and family pay as a result of another person's decision to drive while intoxicated is death. Although you may never be able to recover emotionally from the loss of a loved one in a drunk driving accident, you may be able to sue the motorist for wrongful death.

Survivors of drunk driving incidents sustain painful and costly injuries. Here are some examples of frequent types of injuries:

●      Fractured and sprains

●      Wounded or bruised chest

●      Broken ribs

●      Open head injuries (cuts, scrapes, lacerations)

●      Closed head injuries (concussions, traumatic brain injury)

●      Scrapes, cuts, lacerations from airbag deployment, or items being thrown about the car

●      Soft tissue injuries of muscles, tendons, and ligaments (whiplash)

Legal Representation After a Crash With a Drunk Driver in Burbank

Auto accidents involving drivers who were under the influence of alcohol or drugs come with a price tag. If a drunk driver in Burbank strikes you, you must call the police right away and take photographs or a video if possible. Upon arrival of law enforcement, explain that the other driver may be intoxicated – this will establish the necessary basis for a field sobriety test by the police, and a subsequent Traffic Collision Report (TCR) will be made that may support your case in the process of your claim.

Uninsured Drunk Drivers and Insurance Coverage Denials

If a drunk driver hits you and does not have vehicle insurance, or if their auto insurance company refuses to pay for your losses because their insured was inebriated, you can seek compensation under your Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage.

If you do not have Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage, you can sue the other driver or the owner of the car who caused your losses. Assume, however, that the other driver is judgment-proof or insolvent, with no income or assets to satisfy a judgment. In that situation, you will be liable for your expenses and losses, including pain and suffering compensation.

Proof of Intoxication

The comments of the drunk driver who hit you can be useful evidence in your case, but they may not be enough. After all, you might expect the inebriated driver to deny everything. The usual driver who causes a drunk driving accident is aware that they may also face criminal charges, so they nearly always refuse to accept responsibility. They may even be inclined to lie about the disaster in order to avoid accountability.

More strong proof of intoxication or recklessness may be required to refute the drunk motorist who plowed into you while you were driving carefully. Fortunately, our Burbank drunk driving accident lawyers are well-regarded by local law enforcement and accident investigators. We can work with them to obtain evidence demonstrating the other.

What Kind of Settlement Can You Get If A Drunk Driver Hits You?

If a drunk driver has hit you, you may be able to recover damages for the following:

●      Pain and suffering

●      Lost wages from missed work

●      Medical expenses (surgeries, medication, rehabilitation, therapy)

For drunk driving accidents, in particular, you may also have grounds to pursue punitive damages. These damages are intended to punish the wrongdoer for their actions by charging them a fine that goes directly to the victim. In cases involving drunk drivers, you are more likely to receive punitive damages because the driver was acting in a particularly negligent or dangerous manner by driving while intoxicated.