Drunk Driving Accident Attorney in Los Angeles

40+ Years Fighting for Victims of Impaired Drivers in Los Angeles

When a drunk driver causes a collision, the injuries tend to be severe and the insurance picture complicated. At McGee Lerer Ogrin, we represent victims of impaired drivers throughout Los Angeles County. Our firm is led by a husband-and-wife team with over 40 years of combined legal experience, and every case we handle falls within personal injury law. That narrow focus shapes how we investigate claims, how we negotiate, and how we pursue full compensation for our clients.

We work from multiple Los Angeles County offices, giving us reach across the county’s courts, medical providers, and investigative resources. When you call us, you speak directly with the attorney handling your case. No gatekeeping, no callbacks from staff.

How Our Insurance Background Shapes Every Drunk Driving Claim

Our team includes former insurance adjusters. That background isn’t incidental. We understand how insurers assign value to injury claims, where they apply pressure on claimants, and what documentation shifts leverage from the carrier to the victim. In drunk driving cases, that knowledge matters because impaired drivers are frequently uninsured or underinsured, making it essential to evaluate uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage alongside any claim against the at-fault driver.

We also pursue what we call “Speedy Settlements” when doing so serves our client’s interests. A serious collision can leave a family under immediate financial pressure, and our goal is to resolve cases efficiently without sacrificing full and fair value. If you’re unsure whether your current representation is moving in the right direction, our free second-opinion service lets you find out with no pressure and no added cost if you decide to make a change.

Direct Attorney Access & Documented Medical Evidence

High-impact drunk driving collisions frequently produce injuries that require ongoing treatment: nerve damage, herniated discs, and post-collision surgical procedures. Getting that treatment promptly is critical for your recovery and for building the medical record that supports your claim. We coordinate care through lien-based medical partnerships, which allows clients to receive treatment without upfront payment while generating the documented evidence needed to substantiate serious injury claims. And when you call, you speak with the attorney handling your case directly, not a staff member relaying messages.

Compensation Available After a Drunk Driving Accident in Los Angeles

California law allows drunk driving accident victims to pursue compensatory damages covering medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. In cases where the driver knowingly operated a vehicle while intoxicated, courts have found that conduct may rise to the level of conscious disregard for others’ safety, which can open the door to punitive damages against that driver. When the at-fault driver is uninsured or carries insufficient policy limits, UM/UIM coverage can provide an additional avenue for recovery.

Our fee structure reflects the realities of these cases:

• We charge no fee on diminished value and loss of use recovery for car, truck, and motorcycle accident clients when the case settles before a lawsuit is filed
• We routinely reduce our fee when a client has suffered catastrophic injuries or lost a family member and the at-fault driver’s policy limit is insufficient to cover the full loss
• We work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning we collect no fee unless we recover compensation for you