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Drunk Driving and Car Accidents in Los Angeles

If you ever find yourself in a car accident where the person responsible for causing the accident was under the influence of alcohol, contact an attorney in Los Angeles and seek help in filing a claim. To do that, you are going to need help from one of Los Angeles DUI Defense Attorney at Okabe & Haushalter.

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Drunk Driving and Car Accidents in Los Angeles

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  1. Drunk Driving and Car Accidents in Los Angeles

  2. Accidents In Los Angeles There are dozens of car accidents in Los Angeles every day. Almost 40% of all of them are related to drunk driving. The state of California has zero tolerance towards driving under the influence (DUI). If you ever find yourself in a car accident where the person responsible for causing the accident was under the influence of alcohol, contact one of Car Accident Attorneys in Los Angeles and seek help in filing a claim.

  3. Fact – Did you know that teenagers are responsible for causing 32% of all car accidents in California?

  4. What are the penalties for driving under the influence, and what happens to those responsible for causing the accident?

  5. Restitution or a Lawsuit Every accident is different and is treated differently in court. If the party responsible for causing the accident is convicted, a restitution will be awarded to you by the court. However, in cases where the person responsible is not convicted or pleads to a lesser charge, you can file a personal lawsuit against them. To do that, you are going to need help from one of Los Angeles DUI Defense Attorneys and learn how you can benefit from hiring an attorney.

  6. Pain and suffering ● Recover Compensation For The Damages Fully paid medical costs (prescription drugs, doctor’s fees, recovery treatments, ambulance fees) ● Lost wages (past and future) ● Lost earning capacity (compensation for being able to only work half or less of your full time) ● In most cases, you can recover compensation for all the damages done to you and your vehicle. Property damage ●

  7. It Could Be Your Responsibility If you have a teenage son or daughter, in case they get involved in a car accident, it could be your responsibility for letting them sit behind the wheel. As a parent, it is your job to teach your child how to properly drive and control the vehicle. Spend more time with your children, and pass your knowledge onto them. Also, if they are going out for drinks, don’t let them take the car. Instead, pay for their cab or drive them over. Letting your child drive when you know there will be alcohol involved is sometimes the same as committing a crime. Be a responsible parent, and even if it is going to cost you an argument, prevent them from taking the car keys when going out for drinks with their friends.

  8. Evaluate With An Attorney In order to recover compensation for the damages to you and your vehicle , you are going to need help from a skilled and seasoned Los Angeles Car Accident Attorney. Trying to represent yourself and your best interest will probably cost you more than you can afford. And after sustaining a serious injury, you cannot afford to lose anything as medical costs alone could lead you into bankruptcy. Consult with the attorneys at Okabe & Haushalter, and be sure to do the right thing for you and your family.

  9. Way To Okabe & Haushalter Address: 1230 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 300 Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Phone No: 818-722-3452 Website: https://www.southbaylawyer.com/Contact_Us.aspx

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