At Caputo & Van Der Walde, we understand the overwhelming impact drunk driving accidents have, and we are here to support you every step of the way. With decades of experience, our team is committed to fighting for the justice and compensation you deserve to help you heal and move forward. Contact us to speak with a San Jose drunk driving accident lawyer for free.
Drunk driving is a persistent issue and hazard on the roadways of the United States. According to data collected by multiple safety organizations and associations, it is a problem that appears to be getting worse by the year. With thousands of car accidents caused by intoxicated motorists occurring each year, the unfortunate underlying truth is that everyone who goes onto a public road is at risk of being struck by a drunk driver and suffering a catastrophic injury.
If you or someone you love has been hit by a drunk driver and seriously injured, you can rely on Caputo and Van Der Walde – Injury & Accident Attorneys to bring you experienced, compassionate, and quick-thinking representation for your personal injury claim.
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Causing a drunk driving accident is a violent crime with serious penalties in California. However, if the intoxicated driver is punished by a judge or jury, the criminal justice system may do nothing to compensate victims for their injuries and the costs of their medical care resulting from the accident.
In order to be compensated for the damages, people hit by drunk drivers most often need to file an injury claim on their own accord. This is where our personal injury lawyers in San Jose can step in and take over, managing your claim from start to finish so you can focus on recuperation.
Common injuries reported after a drunk driving accident include:
Victims of drunk driving accidents may need multiple surgeries, years of physical therapy, and other special medical care that helps them regain functions of damaged body parts. Many may not be able to work, or must make a radical and unexpected career change.
Drunk driving accidents are a leading cause of serious brain injury. Drivers who are intoxicated behind the wheel are more likely to fail to realize how fast they are traveling and may not register traffic signals. The result is often a catastrophic, high-speed collision that causes a TBI, or traumatic brain injury.
Symptoms of a TBI include:
If you were in a car accident caused by a drunk driver and are experiencing any of the aforementioned symptoms, or other unusual symptoms that are hard to place, you might have suffered a brain injury. Please seek medical attention as soon as possible. The longer a brain injury goes undiagnosed, the more harm it can cause.
If you or someone you love has been hit by a drunk driver, you should speak with our experienced San Jose drunk driving injury lawyers at Caputo and Van Der Walde – Injury & Accident Attorneys as soon as possible. You may be able to receive compensation for:
As members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum® and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum®, we have proven our ability to negotiate and litigate on behalf of our clients successfully. Retain us to put our tactical strategies to work for you. These skills are what make our legal team such a formidable opponent in any courtroom or negotiation setting.