Northern California DUI Accident Passenger Injury Attorney
Northern California DUI Accident Passenger Injuries
Northern California DUI accident injuries have the ability to strip victims of their former selves. Victims often have permanent disabilities that prevent them from enjoying the activities they once took pleasure in. Victims may even experience severe behavioral or personality changes due to a serious injury or complications from a serious injury. Drunk driving accident victims may require round the clock care, on-going medical treatment and surgeries, and the help of caretakers, family members and loved ones.
If you were a passenger of a car driven by a drunk driver, you may be able to recover monetary compensation, even if the driver was found to be at fault for the accident. In most situations where an intoxicated driver causes an accident resulting in injury to a passenger, the injured passenger may be able to recover compensation for their injuries in a personal injury claim. An exception could be an instance where the passenger was found to have acted in a reasonable manner, such as grabbing the steering wheel and forcing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. It is important to remember that every accident is different with unique factors and circumstances. Talking to a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer is recommended to understand the unique legal issues of your potential case. A northern California traffic accident attorney can review your case and explain what options are available to you.
Types of Northern California DUI Accident Passenger Injuries
Broken bone injuries
Broken bone injuries can be very dangerous for several reasons. When a bone breaks and penetrates the skin, serious infections can result if the bone is not treated promptly. Infections can be very expensive to treat and often affect the healing process of the bone. The potential for a severely broken bone to not heal correctly is also a serious concern. Bones that do not heal properly can leave victims with a painful disability.
Blunt trauma injuries
The human body can only withstand so much force and when the force applied is to strong for the human body to endure, blunt trauma injuries can result. Blunt trauma injuries can rupture or tear the body’s internal organs, including the heart, brain, lungs, intestines, liver, spleen and kidney.
Catastrophic injuries
The most severe, life-threatening injuries are catastrophic injuries, which usually affect more than one part of the body, making the likelihood of a full recovery very slim. Brain injuries, burn injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders and death are all considered catastrophic injuries.
Estey Bomberger - Handling Insurance Company Negotiations
What should you do if an insurance company adjustor offering a settlement has approached you? We recommend that you talk to a northern California DUI accident attorney at Estey Bomberger before continuing any discussions with an insurance company. Insurance company adjustors are looking for every opportunity to minimize their losses, which means paying you as little as possible for your damages. Let our northern California personal injury attorneys handle negotiations with insurance companies while you tend to your injuries. You can rest assured we will fight for your right to maximum compensation for your health care expenses, lost wages, diminished quality of life, and pain and suffering.
Call Our Law Firm 24 Hours a Day
The northern California DUI accident injury lawyers at Estey Bomberger are ready to answer your legal questions 24 hours a day. We will offer you free assessment of your case and inform you of your legal rights. To speak with our skilled personal injury lawyers immediately, call (800) 890-6722. You also have the option of filling out our free case evaluation form and having one of our lawyers contact you to discuss your case.