Why Choose Tien Law Firm?
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We have an undeniable track record of success.
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With virtual consultations, it's easier than ever to get started.
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We work on a contingency agreement and only get paid if you do.
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We are dedicated to seeking excellent results for our clients.
Types of Injuries That Occur in DUI Accidents
There are a lot of injuries that can occur as the result of a car accident. Some possible ones include:
Broken Bones
These injuries can range in severity, depending on the nature of the break. For example, a shattered bone will require extensive healing periods and may impact the victim’s life forever. If the bone pierces the skin, the victim may experience heavy, even life-threatening blood loss. This also creates a risk of infection.
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are caused when a blow to the head disrupts normal brain function. Like broken bones, they can range in severity. A victim may experience only a momentary lapse in consciousness, or they may experience long-term disability, including memory loss or functional impairments.
Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injuries can have a life-long impact on a drunk driving accident victim. They may have trouble walking and experience a loss of sensation and movement below the site of the injury. The majority of people who have spinal cord injuries require assistive devices like wheelchairs.
Internal Bleeding
Internal bleeding can rapidly become a life-threatening injury, especially because victims do not always initially realize they are bleeding internally. Severe hemorrhaging, which can occur in catastrophic drunk driving accidents, can lead to external bleeding, organ failure, coma, or even death.
If you or your loved one suffered from any of the above injuries, or others, please reach out to Tien Law Firm at (888) 920-8180
North Carolina General Statutes says that anyone who intends to pursue compensation through a personal injury lawsuit must file their claim within three years of the date of the accident, two years if a death is involved, and different rules may apply for victims that are minors.
So, if you were involved in a DWI accident and intend to pursue legal action, you must do so within three years, or you will most likely be barred from recovering any type of compensation.
What Clients are Saying About Tien Law Firm
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Sonya is an excellent lawyer whom I would hire again in a heartbeat. She is incredibly intelligent, delightfully clever, intensely dedicated, and wonderfully warmhearted. I completely understand why her clients not only trust her but also love her.- Tanja H.
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I'm truly grateful to have found your firm. I can't imagine trying to go through this whole ordeal with anyone else let alone on my own. Thank you for all of your help, support, kindness and knowledge.- Tae T.
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Sonya is a brilliant lawyer who absolutely knows what she is doing! As a lawyer myself, it's easy for me to tell when another lawyer is overlooking something, and working with Sonya, I feel confident that nothing at all will be overlooked.- Melody M. - Attorney
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Possible Damages You May Recover After a DWI Accident
There is a wide variety of damages you may be entitled to as a result of a DUI accident, although we cannot estimate the value of your claim without first evaluating the details of your case. Some types of damages you could recover after a DUI accident include:
- Medical costs, such as ambulance rides, hospital stays, surgical procedures, doctor’s examinations, medication, and assistive devices
- Lost wages
- Future wages if you are unable to return to work
- Pain and suffering
- Disfigurement or dismemberment
- Property damage
- Out-of-pocket costs
We may be able to pursue other forms of damages, depending on the details.
Punitive Damages Possible for Drunk Driving Accident Cases in Raleigh, NC
Though uncommon, in some cases, the court can award punitive damages—intended to punish the defendant for behavior that the court recognizes as particularly egregious. The fines are often substantial and are designed to discourage the defendant and others from behaving in such a manner ever again.