Bakersfield Drunk Driving Accident Victim Lawyers
DUI Injury Attorneys in Bakersfield
Accidents caused by drunk or drugged drivers are responsible for killing tens of thousands of motorists every year in the United States. Alcoholalert.com statistics from 2008 reveal in California, 1,198 accident fatalities were alcohol- related. In 2009, statistics from the California Highway Patrol’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System revealed 12 people were tragically killed in alcohol-related traffic accidents in Bakersfield.
It is important to note, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration considers an accident to be alcohol-related if at least one driver involved in a crash has a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level of .01 gram or higher (the legal limit is .08 BAC).
Losing a loved one in a preventable drunk driving accident can forever change a family’s future. The Bakersfield drunk driving accident lawyers at Estey Bomberger have seen the devastation, grief and pain associated with a tragic loss and will fight tirelessly to see that the drunk driver is held accountable for his or her senseless actions.
Full and Fair Compensation
We believe victims of DUI (driving under the influence) accidents deserve to be compensated for their loss or injuries. Unfortunately, insurance companies and defense attorneys may try to deny victims the right to full and fair compensation. As seasoned advocated for those harmed through no fault of their own, we will put our vast resources to work securing victims fair compensation for:
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Deceased’s anticipated earnings
- Impaired earning capacity
- Lost wages due to missed time at work
- Disability
- Disfigurement
- Medical bills
- Pain and suffering
- Care giving services
- Loss of support
- Loss of companionship
- Loss of parental guidance (if applicable).
Experience Handling Bakersfield DUI Accidents
The California DUI accident lawyers at the law firm of Estey Bomberger have handled numerous types of drunk driving cases, including:
- Car versus pedestrian DUI accidents
- Car versus bicycle drunk driving accidents
- Car versus motorcycle DUI accidents
- Underage drunk driving accidents
- DUI head-on collisions
- DUI sideswipe collisions
- DUI rollover accidents
- Drug-related accidents.
Drunk Driving Accident Injuries
Motorists can sustain serious, life-threatening injuries in drunk driving accidents. Serious injuries may affect a victim’s ability to return to their previous way of life. Oftentimes, DUI accident victims face years of treatment and recovery (if a full recovery is possible). The Bakersfield drunk driving accident lawyers at Estey Bomberger understand the pain and suffering that is associated with a serious injury and are committed to helping victims get the funds they need for the treatment of a severe:
- Spinal cord injury
- Head injury
- Traumatic brain injury
- Bone fracture injury
- Internal organ injury
- Burn injury
- Severed limb injury
- Other type of serious injury.
No Recovery, No Fee
To learn how a Bakersfield drunk driving accident attorney can represent you, please call our office at (800) 890-6722 today for a free case consultation. When you call, we will happily explain how our legal knowledge and skills can help you get the best possible claim results. If we are unable to recover a settlement or verdict for you, you owe us nothing.