A drunk driver crashed into me. what should I do?

Unfortunately, driving under the influence related car accidents are very common. In the United States, approximately 30 people die every day from a car accident that involves a driver that was driving while intoxicated – and even more people are seriously injured.

If you or someone that you know was injured in car accident by a person who was driving while under the influence, it is very important that they talk to an experienced personal injury to help them during their time of need. Do not attempt to handle your case and the insurance company on your own.

The insurance carrier does not have the duty and is not obligated to do what is right for you and tell you what you should do. On the other hand, an attorney is there to work for you and make sure that your case is handled properly from the beginning to the very end.

Insurance companies will do all they can to diminish the value of your case or deny your case entirely, especially when their insured was driving while under the influence. If you were injured by someone who was driving while under the influence, you have a very good case against that person and insurance companies are on high alert regarding your case. It is common for insurance companies to send investigators to follow you around to record any type of evidence they can gather that would help prove that you were not injured.

Even if you were clearly injured from the accident, they will attempt to gather video that they can use that you are not experiencing any pain or discomfort due to the crash.

When you speak to the insurance adjuster on the phone, they will ask you questions in an attempt to make it look like the accident was your fault or that you were not injured in the crash. You do not have to cooperate with the other party’s insurance carrier and you should not provide them a recorded statement. They may tell you that you are required to, but that is not true.

If you find yourself in this position, it is important that you talk to an attorney that handles car accidents right away. West Covina car accident lawyer, Lem Garcia, provides free case consultations and is always happy to help – even if we do not take your case.

By: West Covina car accident lawyer, Lem Garcia