Orange County Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers

Pursuing Justice for Victims of Drunk Drivers in California

It’s against the law to operate a motor vehicle while intoxicated, yet there are still many drivers who choose to ignore this law and do it anyway. The frightening result is thousands of preventable car crashes that injure and kill innocent people. While drunk drivers can face criminal penalties for breaking the law, this does nothing to compensate victims of their carelessness. Drunk drivers can, therefore, also be held civilly liable through personal injury claims and lawsuits. This compensation is not automatic, however, so it is extremely important to contact an experienced Orange County DUI accident lawyer for representation.

If you have been injured, now is the time to take action. Law Offices of Marshall Silberberg is standing by to review your case for free and discuss how we can help you seek the money you may be owed for your medical bills, pain and suffering, and other damages. With decades of experience and more than $500 million successfully recovered, you can count on our firm to help you get through this time as quickly as possible.

Request a free case review when you call our drunk driving accident attorney in Orange County at (949) 565-4281. 

Can I Sue a Drunk Driver for an Injury or Wrongful Death?

If you were injured or lost a loved one in a car accident that someone else caused, your first course of action should be to consult an experienced car accident attorney in Orange County who can help you understand your options. Depending on the circumstances, you may pursue compensation through a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company. If the insurance company is unwilling to offer an amount that is fair, it may be possible to file a personal injury lawsuit directly against the driver in order to fight for a verdict that more adequately compensates you for your injuries.

If your loved one died in a DUI accident and you are seeking justice on his or her behalf, you may be entitled to compensation for the following damages:

• Funeral and burial expenses
• Medical bills prior to the victim’s death
• Loss of financial support
• Loss of consortium
• Pain and suffering
• And more

Why Choose Us?

Selecting legal representation after a crash involving an impaired driver is a significant decision. These cases often involve severe injuries, complex insurance issues, and, in some situations, overlapping criminal proceedings in local courts. Our firm has built its practice around high-stakes personal injury and medical malpractice matters, which means we are accustomed to working with sophisticated defense teams and navigating expert-driven litigation. That background is especially important when a collision leads to life-changing harm that will require ongoing medical care and long-term planning.

Because our founding attorney spent nearly three decades representing hospitals and physicians, we bring an insider’s perspective to every drunk driving case we pursue. We understand how insurers evaluate claims involving catastrophic injuries, and we use that knowledge to anticipate their arguments and gather the evidence needed to respond. Our history of trying hundreds of cases to verdict signals to insurance carriers that we are prepared to see a case through when a fair resolution cannot be reached. As a result, they know they must take injuries suffered in Orange County drunk driving accidents seriously when they are involved.

We also limit the number of cases we accept so that we can devote the time and resources required to build them properly. Serious DUI crashes on local streets in Irvine, Newport Beach, Santa Ana, or Anaheim may call for input from accident reconstruction professionals, life care planners, and economists. Our team is equipped to work with these experts and present complex information clearly to a judge or jury. By combining deep trial experience, a focused caseload, and careful attention to each client’s long-term needs, we are able to pursue financial recovery that reflects both the immediate and future impact of a drunk-driving collision.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Long Do I Have To File a Claim After a Drunk Driving Accident?

In California, there are legal deadlines that limit how long you have to bring a civil claim after a crash, and drunk driving cases are no exception. The specific time limit can depend on the facts of the case, including whether a public entity may be involved or whether a wrongful death claim is being considered. Because calculating these deadlines can be complex and missing them can affect your rights, it is important to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible after the collision.

Does the Criminal DUI Case Affect My Civil Claim?

A criminal DUI case and a civil injury claim are separate, but developments in one can influence the other. Evidence gathered by law enforcement, such as field sobriety tests and blood alcohol results, can be relevant in the civil case. At the same time, the timing of hearings in Orange County criminal court may affect when certain records become available. Even if the driver is not convicted, you may still be able to pursue civil compensation because the standards of proof are different in criminal and civil courts.

What If I Was Partly at Fault for the Crash?

California follows comparative fault rules, which means your financial recovery can be reduced if you are found to share responsibility for the collision. For example, allegations that you were speeding or distracted at the time of impact may become part of the defense strategy. An attorney can evaluate how these issues might affect your claim and work to present evidence that accurately reflects what happened. Understanding how fault is likely to be apportioned can help you make more informed decisions about settlement offers and litigation.

Contact Our Orange County Drunk Driving Accident Attorney Today

Determining the cause of an accident is crucial to establishing liability for a drunk driving accident, so do not put anyone less than an experienced professional on your case. At Law Offices of Marshall Silberberg, we invest a great deal of time and care into each case we handle to help our clients pursue the best possible outcome.

Contact us today to learn more about how our Orange County drunk driving accident lawyers can help you.  Located in Irvine, the Law Offices of Marshall Silberberg represents car accident victims and their families throughout Orange County.