Lemoore Drunk Driving Accident Attorney
Each year, drunk drivers kill around 10,000 people in the U.S., and the people of small cities like Lemoore do not escape the devastation these accidents bring. For those in Lemoore who have been hit by a drunk driver, here at Maison Law, we know how devastating it can be. A car accident is bad enough, but when the driver was impaired, it adds to the anguish felt by the victims.
We feel strongly that people should be able to travel the streets without risk from impaired drivers, and we will fight hard for you to get both justice and the compensation you deserve.
Making a Lemoore DUI Injury Claim
Making a DUI personal injury claim isn’t always as simple as it sounds. Most think that when the driver who hits you is drunk, then it’s automatically that driver’s fault. While being impaired isn’t going to help their defense any, the injured person still has to prove that the driver was negligent.
To prove negligence the injured person must prove that the other driver acted carelessly and without due regard for other’s safety. This means that while on top of being impaired, the person did something negligent and careless like ran a red light or turned in front of a car that had the right-of-way.
Damages for Drunk Driving Injuries
At Maison Law, we are experienced at determining what damages to seek, and we know how to get the maximum compensation allowed. Our experience in getting justice and proper compensation can be used to help you get the money you have coming when you are injured by a drunk driver.
Some of the common damages sought in a DUI case are:
- Medical Bills
- Lost time from work
- Travel to and from treatment
- Rehabilitation
- Loss of future income
- Vocational retraining
- Pain and Suffering
- Mental Anguish
- Loss of Consortium
- Loss of Quality of Life
- Permanent Disability
- Permanent Disfigurement
Punitive Damages
When anyone is injured by another person, the victim can get punitive damages—which are paid out on top of all other damages—if the at-fault driver was engaged in “oppression, fraud or malice”. In California, the Supreme Court included impaired driving as conduct that could allow for punitive damages.
This will allow the victim to recover more than just the usual damages allowed by the law. If the court does award punitive damages, then the insurance company for the at-fault driver will have to pay those as well up to the policy limits.
Contact a Lemoore Drunk Driving Attorney
After any accident involving a serious injury, speak to an experienced attorney such as Martin Gasparian for a free consultation and case evaluation. Mr. Gasparian takes a hands-on approach to every case. He believes that every client should work directly with their lawyer, get honest advice and the personalized attention to detail their case deserves.
Contact Maison Law today at 559-203-3333 or by using our contact form.
