Injured In A DUI Traffic Accident?

Los Angeles Drunk Driver Injury Attorneys

Even with the availability of rideshare services, people still make the wrong decision to drink and drive. Some of the worst injury accidents are caused by drunk drivers.   The consequences for drunk drivers are enhanced in civil cases. The D.A.’s office may order a restitution hearing, imposing financial obligations on the DUI driver with payments to the injured person. In addition, insurance companies know that juries will likely not treat a DUI driver kindly.  

Our Southern California DUI injury attorneys will examine the facts of your case, guide you on next best steps, coordinate with the DA’s office on restitution damages and prosecute your injury claim with the insurance company/defense lawyer for the at fault party.  

If you have been involved in a DUI related injury, contact our office today. We will examine the circumstances of your case, determine avenues of potential insurance, guide you on medical care and pursue your case on your behalf, while you focus on recovery from your injuries.

Drunk Driving Injury Claims Aren’t Just Car Accidents

If you have been injured as a result of intoxication of others, the claim may arise from something other than a car crash. For example, the law holds a DUI perpetrator just as liable for DUI injury claims arising from operation of motorcycles, bicycles, boats, ATV’s and other moving vehicles.

If you have been seriously injured as a result of another persons DUI operation of a moving vehicle, not only may the the operator be liable, but a business who supplied the alcohol, provided the vehicle or in some other way negligently entrusted or enabled the conduct may also be responsible.  Our Southern California DUI injury lawyers are here to help.  The call and consultation are free.

DUI Related Injuries

It is common to see the following types of injury following a DUI injury accident:

+ Scars from lacerations

+ Injury to the neck and/or lower back

+ Surgery

+ Mild to traumatic brain injury

+ Loss of memory

+ Injuries or scars to the face of other visible body parts

+ Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

+ Neurologic injury

+ Orthopedic injury

DUI Injury Accidents and Your Legal Rights

We understand that filing a lawsuit is usually a first for most. Concerns generally range from “I don’t want to ruin anyone’s life” to “How long will it take?”. On the first issue, insurance generally covers the losses. On the second question, the answer is it depends. Some case never need to be filed because they settle, others will vary once filed depending upon the particular court and issues in the case.

In DUI cases, there is generally a criminal and civil action, and you may be entitled to monetary recovery from both. Contact our office and DUI injury lawyer Oliver Pelly, or one of team attorneys will be happy to answer questions for your particular situation.

If you have a family member serious injury as a result of someone else’s intoxification, and you are seeking compensation, or loss of a loved one, call or email the Law Office of Phillips and Pelly, for a Free Case Evaluation.

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  You can go with the catchy jingles that you see on TV as I did, and become just another client. Or you can go with a firm that treats you like family, and sets the bar high by fighting for the maximum payment from your injuries. Very impressed and glad I made the switch! Thanks for everything I truly appreciate you.

  Jerry Davis

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  I worked with Ashley LaFontaine and she was absolutely wonderful in getting me the care I needed. When things with the doctors got hung up she helped get things moving. She was super communicative and kept me in the loop through every step of the process. Set expectations from beginning to end very well and exceed my expectations!

  Viet Ho

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  I met Oliver Pelly by happenstance and after I grilled him a couple of times, I decided to hire his firm. After being my initial POC, I began working with Blake Woodhall. Both were standup guys, and Blake kept me in-the-loop the entire time. He was patient when explaining the process and going over details and understanding of my situation and concerns. Everything concluded better than I could have expected, and Blake acted as an excellent buffer to keep everything at bay. I would highly recommend Blake, Oliver and their firm for any auto accident cases.

  Brandon Chi

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  Ashley LaFontaine did an outstanding job getting me the total settlement I was allowed. Her experiance and professionalism went far beyond my expectations. I highly recommend her services.

  Robert Kenney

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  Going through my accident was a very difficult and emotional experience. The process of choosing the right law firm can be overwhelming. Choosing Phillips and Pelly was the best decision I could have made. They are extremely knowledgeable and I trusted Oliver’s expertise throughout the entire process. He was very responsive. Anytime I would have a question, including nights and weekends, Oliver would get back to me right away. I would recommend Phillips and Pelly for anyone going through a similar situation. They really are the best.

  Lindsey Buck

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  I have enjoyed my experience with this law firm. Alecia Gordon represented me with my case and throughout this entire ordeal has been extremely supportive and understanding of my own lack of experience and knowledge of legal matters. She is not only kind and considerate but very intelligent and professional. The paralegal team also deserve kudos as they were always there to assist and assure me of progress and necessary document completions. All in all, I would highly recommend this firm for personal injury claims.

  Cindi Wood

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  Matt was very helpful in settling a case for my son that was a passenger in an automobile that crashed into a home. My son suffered cracked ribs, a concussion amongst other injuries. Matt was helpful explaining everything to us as this was a 1st dealing with anything like this for our family. It took time and patience as the other party was reluctant to settle. In the end my son had his ambulance, medical bills and a small amount of recovered monies all paid out. Great man, lawyer and law firm .Highly reccomended

  Sherri Costell-Segre

  CA

Does it Cost Anything to Start My DUI Injury Accident Case?

No. Once we accept your case, we will handle it on a contingency basis, with a no fee until we win guarantee. Simply stated, the attorney fee percentage is only paid when you get paid.

Damages for DUI Injury Accident Cases

Damages will vary case by case depending upon such factors as medical injuries, loss of work, future medical needs, long term care and other variables.  If a drunk driving car crash caused a wrongful death then certain family members will have a claim. Contact our office and we can examine the circumstances of your particular situation.

The law has specific jury instructions that apply to the damages available after a DUI injury accident. In general terms, the damages will look both backward and forward. Meaning, you may be entitled to compensation for damages incurred at the up until the time of settlement or verdict and forward looking damages for future losses.

In understanding your past and future monetary losses, our DUI injury lawyers will examine your medical needs, income history and potential future losses, job requirements, disability issues, impairment and impact on life.

Examples of Recoverable Losses Following a DUI Injury Accident:

+ Hospital & after care expenses

+ Prosthetics or other lifestyle adaptation needs

+ Past and future surgical expenses

+ Skilled nursing/home health care

+ Mental health/counseling

+ Modifications to career with associated monetary losses

+ Pain and suffering

+ Negatively impacted marital status

Choosing Our DUI Injury Attorneys

With the DUI injury lawyers at Phillips and Pelly, you get a team of seasoned lawyers from diverse legal backgrounds, including a former prosecutor, former insurance defense lawyers, attorneys with top industry awards such as Top 100 in the USA and Best of The Bar. We are serious and catastrophic injury lawyers who handle serious injury claims throughout Southern California.

We take every case seriously and treat every client like family. You will not get lost in a mill or be a number on some lawyers over extended case list. Over extensive history of 5 star online client reviews speak volumes. See the “testimonial’ tab on this website to see recent reviews. Read more about us.

Let’s Start Your Case Today. Zero Costs, Start From Home If You Like

Ready to explore your options? We are fast, modern and make it easy. Call or email, via our “Free Case Evaluation” and we will talk today. We can chat on the phone or via video conference if you like. After the initial Free Consultation, you can decide if you’d like to move forward with your case.

Once we start your case, we will immediately get to work on your case and make sure the facts of your situation are receiving the rights entitled to you by law.

Call or Email us now (below) to talk to an attorney.