Seattle DUI Injury Attorney
Passionately Pursuing Justice for Victims of DUI Accidents in the Greater Washington State Area
When a drunk driver takes to the road, they put everyone else in serious danger. They do more than just risk their own lives, they risk the safety of nearby pedestrians, bus passengers, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and other motor vehicle drivers and passengers.
Car accidents can be devastating, especially if the drunk driver who caused the incident was speeding or driving recklessly. These types of incidents can cause significant harm and may result in brain injuries, spinal injuries, broken bones, burns, lacerations, or even death.
Attorney Rob Kornfeld understands firsthand what it’s like to be the victim of a serious car accident, which is why he knows precisely what to do to help you. He can use his 38+ years of experience to fight zealously for your rights to pursue the compensation you both need and deserve.
DUI injury lawyer Rob Kornfeld is prepared to help you. Call (425) 657-5255 for answers to your legal questions today.
In the wake of a serious accident, you may be wondering if you should sue the drunk driver who hit you or your loved one. After all, you and your family are likely navigating a series of new and unexpected challenges, including obtaining and paying for medical care, keeping up with daily expenses and bills while you are out of work, and dealing with the immense pain and suffering these accidents cause—is it really worth it to take legal action against the drunk driver?
Should I Sue a Drunk Driver?
Suing a drunk driver may be the best way to recover compensation for your damages. When someone acts negligently—and driving while intoxicated is one of the most egregious examples of negligence—you have the right to collect compensation for any harm and/or losses they cause you.
Suing a drunk driver and seeking the rightful recovery you are owed is separate and apart from any criminal charges that may be brought against the drunk driver.
The purpose of a civil lawsuit is to provide victims (and their loved ones) with appropriate compensation for their:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Disability
- Pain and suffering
- Other hardships caused by the negligent person or party
- Emotional distress
A successful civil lawsuit can also provide you and your family with a much-needed sense of justice as you work to get back on your feet and move forward with your life.
Handling Marijuana Impairment Car Accident Cases
Marijuana impairment can affect a driver similarly to alcohol intoxication. This is why safety groups like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIAD) are so adamant about discouraging people from using recreational marijuana before driving. Even a small amount could affect the driver’s skills and increase the likelihood of a crash.
Marijuana impairment in a driver can cause:
- Worsened motor coordination
- Poor judgment
- Difficulty understanding distances
- Increased reaction time
- Inability to focus on the road
- Exhaustion
Years ago, Washington passed Initiative 502. The measure contained many provisions about liquor and cannabis use in the state, including what should be considered enough THC detectable in someone’s bloodstream to consider them legally impaired by marijuana.
The measure set the THC limit – similar to a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level for drunk drivers – to just five nanograms. Driving with at least five nanograms of THC in your system can warrant a DUI ticket or arrest.
There are still legal gray areas and contests surrounding the laws regarding its use before driving and how much THC can be present in someone’s system to consider them legally impaired. We can help you carefully navigate your claim while avoiding legal pitfalls due to the state’s evolving recreational marijuana laws.
What Makes Our Firm Unique
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Our car accident lawyer, Robert Kornfeld, has ample experience advocating for victims of damaging car accidents, and he has experience as a car accident victim as well. He has secured more than 35 million dollars in settlements and verdicts for his clients, and he doesn’t back down from complex cases.
We can come to you if you are unable to meet Rob in one of our Western Washington offices, e.g. If you are in the hospital, immobile in your home or unable to get in to see us. Let’s try to schedule a mutually agreeable time and place to meet, or just give Rob a call to talk at no charge.
Contact Kornfeld Law to speak with our legal team. We accept cases in Kirkland, Bellevue, Seattle, Everett and the Greater Washington State Area. Plus, we take out-of-state cases. Call (425) 657-5255 today for a free consultation, or email Rob at Rob@Kornfeldlaw.com for a quick answer to your legal questions.
Our Settlements & Verdicts
Our top priority is to devise customized legal strategies that are tailored to the unique legal needs of our clients, no matter how simple or complicated their situations, might be.
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$225,000 Age Discrimination
Age Discrimination and Wrongful Termination: 62 Year old woman employed by insurance company for over 25 years years is replaced by younger and less skilled worker because of her age and her inability to be treated equally as younger workers. Our client claimed she was constructively discharged and was forced to quit. Settlement short of trial was for $225,000.
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$2,825,000 Brain Injury
John Doe v. Hospital and Doctor, (Superior Court – Confidentiality Settlement) Baby suffered from hypoxia and traumatic brain injury during birth caused by negligence of treating doctor and hospital nursing staff.
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$2,500,000 Brain Injury
Jane Doe v. Health Care Center (Superior Court – confidentiality settlement) Patient suffered from horrific headaches, nausea, vomiting, blurred and double vision–was told she had the flu. Over several weeks no imaging studies were ordered of the patient’s brain to rule out an intracranial bleed or subarachnoid hemorrhage.
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$300,000 Brain Injury
Mild traumatic brain injury at a local Jr. High School where a student fell over an unguarded edge to the pavement five feet below.
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$300,000 Brain Injury
An ex Army veteran recovered $300,000 after suffering a mild traumatic brain injury in a car accident. There was no objective signs of injury but neuropsychological testing was abnormal.
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$750,000 Brain Injury
Pierce v. Reliance: A commercial truck driver suffered a brain injury and underwent spinal surgery with placement of steel rods in his back.