Injured by Drunk Driver

Justice for Victims of Intoxicated Drivers

Los Angeles Personal Injury Accident Attorney

When a drunk driver accident causes injury or death, I share the anger. I make it my mission to secure full compensation and to help see the guilty party is punished.

Loved One Struck by a Drunk Driver?
Aggressive Representation at 310-276-1142 or 866-920-8376

In 30 years as a trial lawyer, I've seen firsthand the devastating effects of drunk driving crashes. The excessive speed, head-on collisions, or blown stoplights often result in catastrophic injuries or death The Law Office of Marvin S. Lanter has secured significant settlements and jury awards for clients throughout Los Angeles County and Southern California.

California law makes it extremely difficult to sue the bar or liquor store for damages. Instead, I focus on proving that the drunk driver — and no one else — was solely and recklessly responsible for the collision. I visit the scene myself to interview witnesses, and hire accident reconstruction and toxicology experts as necessary. I aggressively pursue all insurance coverage or personal assets of the drunk driver. I also lend my support to law enforcement to prove the criminal charges, which in turn aids our civil case.

How My Extra Efforts Pay Off
My client in a recent case was struck broadside by a drunk driver who was driving a commercial vehicle at high speed through an alley. The woman was ejected through the window and thrown 25 feet. Her medical bills alone exceeded $175,000. I appeared in criminal court on several occasions to help the district attorney prosecute for DUI with a felony enhancement; the intoxicated driver was sentenced to eight months in jail. The conviction directly benefited my client's monetary recovery — a settlement for the full policy limits of $500,000 that acknowledged the driver's wanton conduct. I was also successful in negotiating my client's medical bills down to just $9,500, maximizing the net compensation for her disabling injuries and diminished quality of life.

Third Party Damages in Alcohol-Related Crashes

California's "dram shop" law is limited. However, you may have a negligence claim against (a) a liquor establishment that served a minor or (b) an employer whose on-duty employee caused the drunk driving accident.

Contact my Century City office at 310-276-1142 or 866-920-8376 for a FREE consultation. I can help clients arrange medical treatment, and I make home and hospital visits throughout the Greater Los Angeles Area.