Fresno Drunk Driving Accident Attorney
Fresno Injury Lawyer
If you have been injured in a drunk driving related accident, speak to a drunk driving accident attorney at Sawl Law Group now. Drunk driving accidents occur too frequently, and can be easily avoided. Unfortunately, people do not think about the consequences of drinking and driving before getting behind the wheel while intoxicated, and injure hundreds of innocent people on a daily basis. Drunk driving causes one-third of all traffic fatalities in the United States every year. Approximately every 40 minutes, a person is killed DUI-related crash, and 3 out of every 10 Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at one point in their life. Only a small fraction of people who drive drunk get reprimanded for their poor choices.
159 million people self-reported episodes of drunk driving in 2007, but only 1.4 million drivers were arrested that year. That’s only 1 percent of people that were arrested out of the millions of people who drove drunk in 2007. Once a person has consumed a drink, alcohol can take up to 6 hours to leave their system with a BAC of .08 g/dL. A BAC level of .02 g/dL may affect a person’s response time and ability to drive. If one has a BAC of .05, there is a significant chance that one can get into a car accident, and it increases even more when one has a BAC of .08. If you have been injured in a drinking and driving accident, do not hesitate to call the Fresno personal injury attorney at our firm today.
Common Types of Injuries
Being injured in a car accident can drastically change a victim’s life. The most common type of car accident injuries are brain, head, neck, back, and facial trauma. People often suffer from mild concussions, but traumatic brain injuries may also occur if the victim’s car is hit with enough force. Even though there may not be any physical sign of trauma, the brain may still be damaged, and the victim should seek medical attention if they hit their head. Neck and back injuries can cause sprains, strains, fractures, and disc injuries.
Back and neck pain may take a few days to appear after a car accident, but may last a lifetime, depending on the injury. Face injuries can occur when the driver or passengers hit the steering wheel, dashboard, airbag, etc. Scrapes, bruises, and fractures are frequently suffered by those who have been in car accidents, and in extreme cases, one can suffer from serious dental injuries. When someone has been involved in a car accident, they might suffer from psychological injuries, as well. They can cause emotional stress, and in some cases, someone may develop symptoms that resemble post-traumatic stress disorder.
Contact Sawl Law Group
Over the past 15 years, our firm has represented thousands of clients, and recovered millions of dollars in damages. Our entire team consists of skilled litigators who know how to defend our clients’ rights in and out of the courtroom. With over 40 years of combined legal experience, our team is prepared to help a client who is facing any form of personal injury. Car accidents can be detrimental to those involved, and the driver who caused the crash should be held responsible for their actions. With our level of experience, our firm is able to fight in order to receive the maximum monetary compensation available for our clients.
If you have been injured in a drunk driving-related accident, please contact Sawl Law Group, and speak to one of our Fresno personal injury attorneys.
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The Sawl Law Group really, really did an outstanding job for me. They were very invested in my interest to pursue a dismissal for some things I did as a young man. We won the dismissal and my attorney Michelle did a great job and was really caring about my situation. I definitely recommend this group to anyone seeking legal representation!
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This was the first time I had needed to hire an attorney. I met with 7 different lawyers before I decided. Right away you can see this is a very professional firm. They did everything they said they would, including working things out so I did not have to appear in court. I am very pleased with the service and the way the case was handled. I would and do recommend them to my friends.
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Our Experience with the Sawl Law Group was only positive. My adult son was in serious trouble and refused to follow our extended family’s advice on how to plea, so as to enable him to get the help we thought he needed. Martin Taleisnik represented us and went above and beyond his call-to-duty on repeatedly meeting with our son and trying to talk sense into him. Because of his familiarity with the D.A.’s and judges, he was able to counsel us as to what to expect and whom to avoid, if possible.
All we were concerned about was that my son would get a fair hearing and not be swept aside by the court process. During one court appearance, Mr. Taleisnik was in the judge’s chambers for over 20 minutes, presenting the mitigating factors in my son’s case. At the sentencing hearing, Mr. Taleisnik gave an impassioned speech to the judge which persuaded the judge to give my son probation. During that speech, a female sitting behind us in court tapped us on the shoulder and told us that she was impressed by our attorney.
Regarding the fee. We were quoted a reasonable global fee that would cover anything that would transpire, short of a trial. My son’s case was continued almost monthly for 6 months, due to his co-defendant and other court procedures. Mr. Taleisnik was always there, on time, and would speak to us afterward in the hall, at length, about what the proceedings meant and what the next step was.
I highly recommend Martin Taleisnik to anyone needing legal representation and would seek him out again, if needed.
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10/10 would recommend Martin, communication was always there, he was the perfect person to work on helping me get through my DUI.- Google Reviews - C.D. Carter
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Sawl Law Group was such a big help to me. I would definitely recommend anyone who needs a lawyer to them. I currently live in a different state and was unable to appear in court. Sawl Law Group stood in on my behalf. I was so grateful. In the end my warrant was recalled, and I was able to complete the stipulations of my case in my current state. This was such a relief to me. My fee was very affordable, and I was able to be put on a payment arrangement. I couldn’t of asked for better service. My person of contact was Claudia, and she was very helpful, and informative. She answered all my questions, always contacted me back when a message was left, and was always available for me. She walked me through the whole process and I appreciate her support. I just want to thank my lawyer Michelle for working on my behalf and Sawl Law Group for helping me out when I most needed it. So if your searching for a good lawyer who would work on your behalf, please choose Sawl Law Group.
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Just wanted to thank the Sawl Law group for a job well done. Corina did a great job and was very helpful. Corina explained the procedure in great detail. She always kept me well informed and always made herself available to me via phone, email and in person. I would highly recommend the Sawl Law group to family and friends if they were ever in need of their services.
Thanks again for all your help and hard work!
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I highly recommend this firm. They are very busy, so sometimes you may need to be persistent in calling them. BUT they are experienced in accidents cases and fight for what money you deserve. They are honest and inform their clients on what to expect. Their lien doctors are excellent. You get all the medical treatment you need.
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Corina Burchfield walked me step by step through the whole process she is very professional definitely recommend her. She is always responsive and makes you feel like a friend.- Google Review - Brianna M.