Uninsured Motorist Accident Attorney

Uninsured Motorist Accident Lawyer Woodland Hills, CA

You need an expert lawyer if you have been in a car accident with a negligent driver who either carries no automobile liability or less than adequate liability insurance. Barry P. Goldberg has decades of experience in personal injury, but especially Uninsured Motorist and Underinsured Motorist Car Accidents in California. Our legal team can both navigate the complex insurance coverage issues and maximize your recovery for property damage and bodily injuries.

Mr. Goldberg not only does represents the “not at-fault” victims of uninsured drivers, he frequently provides legal advice to other practicing lawyers and law firms statewide. His legal team has personally handled thousands of claims with all of the variations of coverage, liability issues, and arbitration procedures. Furthermore, Barry has personally arbitrated hundreds of these types of cases from the beginning to the final award.

Don’t be Disappointed by Other, Less Experienced Attorneys

Most personal injury attorneys have handled a limited amount of uninsured and underinsured motorist claims as part of their general practice. Many of these cases get bogged down in the procedures and execution which would have otherwise led to a prompt and successful conclusion for their clients. Even after their case is concluded, most clients don’t know that their claim could have been resolved for more money, with less expense and considerably faster if their attorney was is an expert in these types of accidents. Most uninsured and underinsured motorist claims should be fully and finally resolved within 60 to 90 days after the client concludes medical treatment or is considered “permanent and stationary.”

Because more car, motorcycle, bicycle and pedestrian accidents than ever in California involve uninsured and inadequately (or under) insured drivers, it is more important than ever that the victims of these accidents have an expert on their side to maximize the potential financial recovery.

What Happens When a Drunk Driver Does Not Have Accident Insurance?

Drunk driving is an unfortunate epidemic in the United States, as a uninsured motorist accident lawyer for Woodland Hills, CA knows. There has been research that has found on average around 25,000 people are arrested each week for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. It has also been found that that is just a tiny percentage of the total number of alcohol-impaired driving each week in the United States. After seeing this data, it is not surprising that in the US, one in three car accident deaths involve an intoxicated driver.

The team at Barry P. Goldberg works hard to prevent drunk driving before it ever happens by supporting proper training in place for locations that serve alcohol, such as restaurants, bars, and sport stadiums. However, most uninsured motorist accident lawyers in Woodland Hills, CA mainly help victims after an accident has already taken place. An unfortunately common situation we deal with is when someone has been injured in a car accident with a drunk driver and the police gave the drunk driver a DUI and a citation for driving without insurance. Is it possible to file a lawsuit if the drunk driver does not have insurance?

There are three top ways that an Woodland Hills, CA uninsured motorist accident lawyer may help you receive compensation in a lawsuit for drunk driving when the at-fault driver does not have insurance. In each of these instances, it will need to proven that the driver was intoxicated but also that the driver was the cause of the accident.

The Plaintiff’s Insurance Company: The plaintiff most likely has access to their own uninsured/underinsured motorist insurance coverage. With these insurance benefits, if someone was injured in a car crash due to a drunk driver, they are eligible to receive some type of compensation from their own insurance company for their medical bills, pain and suffering, and losses. Oftentimes, this compensation is not a lot, however, if the plaintiff is able to receive it, it can help them get back on their feet and help pay their bills. An experienced uninsured motorist accident lawyer for Woodland Hills, CA may be able to get the victim additional compensation.

Drunk Driver Held Responsible: If the intoxicated driver does not have car insurance, they could have financial assets. If this is the case, it might still make sense to pursue a claim against them. There could be a fear of a drunk driver declaring bankruptcy to avoid being liable for negligence, however, if the driver was found to be at-fault and are able to pay the plaintiff an appropriate amount, the courts will make sure that happens.

Businesses Illegally Serving the Drunk Driver: Dram shop laws indicate that anyone who was injured by a drunk driver in a car accident is allowed to sue the bar or restaurant that served alcohol to someone who was clearly intoxicated. It is illegal to serve someone more alcohol when they are “physically intoxicated” and therefore could be held partially responsible for the car accident. If a location served alcohol without a liquor license, they could be liable for any accident caused by one of their patrons. Any restaurant or bar that serves alcohol to someone under the legal drinking age can also be liable for any accidents caused by the minor’s use of alcohol.

If you have been hurt, call the office of Barry P. Goldberg in Woodland Hills, CA and speak with a compassionate and experienced uninsured motorist accident lawyer today. You do not need to go through this alone.

Visit our Uninsured Motorist Center for More Information

Please contact our office as soon as you can to learn more about how we can help you. We are the uninsured motorist lawyers of the San Fernando Valley and we are available around the clock to answer your questions and ease your concerns. It’s our mission to make sure that you have the support you need.