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Fighting for Maximum Compensation After a Drunk Driving Accident in Beverly Hills
In 2022, alcohol-impaired driving crashes killed 13,524 people nationwide — 31% of all traffic fatalities according to NHTSA. In Beverly Hills, the collision of world-class nightlife and dense residential streets produces a concentrated drunk driving corridor unlike anywhere else in Los Angeles County. Sunset Strip bars and nightclubs empty into Beverly Hills along Doheny Drive and Sunset Boulevard after midnight, La Cienega Boulevard’s restaurant and bar district generates impaired drivers heading north into residential neighborhoods, and late-night high-BAC crashes on Coldwater Canyon Drive threaten families in the hillside estates above the city. When a drunk driver destroys your health, Compass Law Group fights from our Beverly Hills headquarters at 8200 Wilshire Blvd., Fourth Floor to hold every responsible party accountable — including the driver, the bar that over-served them, and the valet company that handed them the keys.
California Vehicle Code §23152 makes it illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher — but criminal DUI charges and your civil injury claim are entirely separate proceedings. A criminal conviction is not required for you to recover compensation. Under California Civil Code §3294, drunk driving constitutes the kind of “despicable conduct carried on with a willful and conscious disregard of the rights or safety of others” that entitles victims to punitive damages — financial penalties designed to punish the drunk driver beyond what compensatory damages cover. Punitive damages are uncapped in California and can multiply the total value of your claim by two, five, or ten times.
BHPD operates regular DUI checkpoint operations throughout the year — particularly on holiday weekends, New Year’s Eve, and during major events — yet impaired drivers continue to cause catastrophic crashes at Beverly Hills intersections. The California Office of Traffic Safety reports that Los Angeles County consistently leads the state in alcohol-involved fatal and injury collisions. Compass Law Group has the trial experience to pursue both compensatory and punitive damages from every responsible party.
Our managing partners, Joseph Shirazi (Bar #265403) and Simon Esfandi (Bar #275307), have recovered over $250 million in verdicts and settlements for injured Californians. We handle drunk driving accident cases on a No Win, No Fee basis — you pay nothing unless we win. Free consultations available 24/7 in English, Spanish, Farsi, and Korean. Call (213) 699-3782 now.
Why Choose Compass Law Group for Your Beverly Hills Drunk Driving Accident Claim
- Beverly Hills Headquarters: Our office at 8200 Wilshire Blvd., Fourth Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 places us minutes from the Sunset Strip corridor, La Cienega restaurant district, and the hillside roads where late-night DUI crashes are most frequent. We investigate crash scenes, obtain BHPD reports, and secure surveillance footage from nearby businesses before evidence disappears.
- Proven Results Against Drunk Drivers: Over $250 million recovered across all practice areas, including a $14,500,000 truck accident recovery, a $13,000,000 trial verdict, and a $5,000,000 car accident settlement. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is unique.
- Punitive Damage Experience: Drunk driving cases are among the few personal injury claims where California law allows punitive damages under CC §3294. Our attorneys build the evidentiary record — BAC results, prior DUI history, toxicology reports, bar receipts — that juries need to award substantial punitive damages.
- Multilingual Team Available 24/7: Beverly Hills attracts visitors and residents from around the world. Our team consults in English, Spanish, Farsi, and Korean — including nights, weekends, and holidays when most drunk driving crashes occur.
California DUI Law and Your Civil Injury Claim — CVC §23152
California Vehicle Code §23152 establishes multiple violations for impaired driving. CVC §23152(a) prohibits driving under the influence of alcohol, and CVC §23152(b) prohibits driving with a BAC of 0.08% or higher. Additional subsections cover driving under the influence of drugs (§23152(f)), combined alcohol and drugs (§23152(g)), and commercial vehicle operation at 0.04% BAC (§23152(d)). In Beverly Hills, where prescription medications combine with alcohol consumption at high-end restaurants and private events, drug-impaired and poly-substance DUI crashes are increasingly common.
The criminal DUI case and your civil personal injury claim proceed on separate legal tracks:
- Criminal case (People v. Defendant): Prosecuted by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. The burden is proof beyond a reasonable doubt. A conviction results in fines, license suspension, probation, or jail time — but it does not automatically compensate the victim for medical bills, lost wages, or pain and suffering.
- Civil case (Victim v. Defendant): Filed by you (or your attorney) in Los Angeles Superior Court. The burden is preponderance of the evidence — a significantly lower standard. You can prevail in your civil case even if the drunk driver is acquitted of criminal charges, as long as the evidence shows the driver was more likely than not impaired or negligent.
- Evidence crossover: The criminal case produces evidence that strengthens your civil claim — BAC test results, field sobriety test videos, arresting officer testimony, toxicology reports, and the driver’s statements. Compass Law Group monitors the criminal proceedings and obtains this evidence for use in your civil case.
Punitive Damages in Beverly Hills Drunk Driving Cases — CC §3294
California Civil Code §3294 authorizes punitive damages when the defendant’s conduct constitutes “oppression, fraud, or malice” — defined as “despicable conduct carried on by the defendant with a willful and conscious disregard of the rights or safety of others.” California courts have consistently held that driving while intoxicated satisfies this standard because the driver made a conscious decision to drink, a conscious decision to drive, and knew that driving while impaired creates a substantial risk of serious injury or death to others.
Punitive damages in Beverly Hills DUI cases can be substantial because they are calibrated to the defendant’s financial condition. In a city where drunk drivers include high-net-worth individuals, entertainment industry professionals, and business executives, the defendant’s wealth directly increases the punitive award necessary to achieve the statute’s goal of punishment and deterrence. Key factors juries consider:
- BAC level: A BAC significantly above the 0.08% legal limit — particularly 0.15% or higher — demonstrates heightened recklessness. BHPD DUI arrests along Sunset Boulevard and Doheny Drive frequently involve BAC levels of 0.15% to 0.25%.
- Speed at impact: Drunk drivers who are speeding when they crash — common on Coldwater Canyon Drive and Benedict Canyon Drive late at night — compound the recklessness of impairment with the recklessness of excessive speed.
- Prior DUI history: A defendant with prior DUI convictions or prior alcohol-related incidents demonstrates a pattern of conscious disregard that strengthens the punitive damage claim.
- Wrong-way driving: Intoxicated drivers entering the wrong side of Beverly Drive, Wilshire Boulevard, or Sunset Boulevard present an extreme danger that courts view as highly culpable conduct.
- Hit and run: A drunk driver who flees the scene — a felony under CVC §20001 when injuries are involved — adds a separate basis for punitive damages through post-crash misconduct.
Who Is Liable for a Drunk Driving Accident in Beverly Hills?
California law allows you to pursue compensation from multiple liable parties — not just the drunk driver:
- The drunk driver: Primary liability under negligence (duty, breach, causation, damages) plus eligibility for punitive damages under CC §3294. The driver’s auto insurance covers compensatory damages up to policy limits, but punitive damages are typically excluded from insurance coverage — making the driver personally liable for any punitive award.
- Bars, restaurants, and nightclubs (dram shop liability): California Business and Professions Code §25602 generally shields alcohol vendors from civil liability, but §25602.1 creates an exception for furnishing alcohol to obviously intoxicated minors. When a Beverly Hills bar, Sunset Strip nightclub, or La Cienega restaurant serves alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person under 21, the establishment is civilly liable for injuries caused by that person’s intoxicated driving.
- Social hosts: California Civil Code §1714(c) generally shields social hosts, but liability can attach when a host knowingly provides alcohol to a minor. Private parties in Beverly Hills residences, celebrity events, and industry gatherings where minors are served create host liability.
- Employers: If the drunk driver was operating a company vehicle, returning from a business event, or acting within the course and scope of employment, the employer bears vicarious liability under respondeat superior. This includes corporate events at Beverly Hills hotels and restaurants where employees are provided alcohol.
- Valet companies: Beverly Hills restaurants and hotels rely heavily on valet parking. A valet company that returns keys to an obviously intoxicated patron — enabling them to drive — may bear negligence liability for facilitating the impaired driving.
Frequently Asked Questions — Beverly Hills Drunk Driving Accident Attorney
Can I sue a drunk driver who hit me in Beverly Hills?
Yes, you can file a personal injury lawsuit against a drunk driver who caused your accident. In California, a driver who operates a vehicle under the influence and causes injury is liable for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. We can also pursue a claim against the driver’s insurance company and, in many cases, seek punitive damages because DUI conduct is considered especially reckless under California law.
How long do I have to file a drunk driving accident lawsuit in Beverly Hills?
Under California Code of Civil Procedure §335.1, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Missing this deadline almost always bars you from recovering any compensation. We recommend contacting us as soon as possible after your accident so we can preserve evidence, identify witnesses, and protect your legal rights from day one.
What damages can I recover after being hit by a drunk driver?
You may be entitled to economic damages such as medical expenses, future medical care, lost income, and property damage, as well as non-economic damages including pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. Because drunk driving is willful and reckless conduct, California courts may also award punitive damages, which are designed to punish the at-fault driver and deter similar behavior. We evaluate every category of harm you’ve suffered to make sure nothing is left on the table.
What if I was partially at fault for the drunk driving accident?
California follows a pure comparative fault rule, which means you can still recover compensation even if you were partially responsible for the crash. Your total recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault — for example, if you were found 20% at fault, you can still recover 80% of your total damages. We work to minimize any fault attributed to you during negotiations and at trial.
Does the drunk driver's criminal case affect my civil lawsuit?
The criminal DUI prosecution and your civil personal injury case are entirely separate proceedings with different standards of proof. However, a criminal conviction or a guilty plea can be powerful evidence in your civil case and may make it easier to establish liability. We monitor the criminal proceedings closely and use any favorable findings to strengthen your claim.
Which courts handle drunk driving accident cases in Beverly Hills?
Most personal injury cases involving Beverly Hills accidents are filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court, Beverly Hills Courthouse, located at 9355 Burton Way. We are familiar with the local judges, court procedures, and expectations in this courthouse, which helps us litigate your case efficiently and effectively.
How much does it cost to hire a drunk driving accident attorney?
We handle drunk driving accident cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront and owe us no fees unless we recover money for you. Our fee is a percentage of the settlement or verdict, so our interests are fully aligned with yours. We also advance all case costs — investigations, expert witnesses, filing fees — at no out-of-pocket expense to you.
What should I do immediately after a drunk driving accident on Sunset Boulevard or Santa Monica Boulevard?
Call 911 immediately so law enforcement can respond, document the driver’s impairment, and generate a police report — this report is critical evidence in your case. Seek medical attention right away, even if you feel fine, because adrenaline can mask serious injuries. Take photos of the scene, vehicle damage, any visible injuries, and gather contact information from witnesses before leaving the area.
Can I recover compensation if the drunk driver had no insurance?
Yes, if the at-fault driver is uninsured or underinsured, we can pursue a claim under your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage if you carry it. We can also investigate whether a third party — such as a bar, restaurant, or social host — contributed to the driver’s intoxication and may be held liable under California’s Dram Shop statutes. Every available avenue for recovery is explored on your behalf.
Can a bar or restaurant that served the drunk driver also be held liable?
California’s Dram Shop Act imposes limited but real liability on alcohol vendors who serve an obviously intoxicated person who then causes injury. If the driver was overserved at a Beverly Hills restaurant, hotel bar, or nightclub before the crash, we will investigate that establishment’s role in the accident. Successfully adding a business as a defendant often means accessing additional insurance coverage and larger settlements.
How long will my drunk driving accident case take to resolve?
The timeline depends on the severity of your injuries, the complexity of the liability issues, and whether the case settles or goes to trial. Straightforward claims with clear liability can sometimes resolve in six to twelve months, while cases involving serious injuries or disputed fault may take two years or longer. We keep you informed at every stage and will never pressure you to accept a settlement that doesn’t fully compensate you.
How do I handle my medical bills while my case is pending?
We work with your health insurance, Medicare, or Medi-Cal to ensure your treatment is covered while your case is ongoing, and we can also connect you with medical providers who will treat you on a lien basis — meaning they wait to be paid from your settlement. You should not delay necessary treatment due to financial concerns, as gaps in care can hurt both your health and your case. We manage the medical billing coordination so you can focus on your recovery.
What if the police report blames me for the accident even though the other driver was drunk?
Police reports are not the final word on liability, and insurance companies and courts are not bound by them. We conduct our own independent investigation — reviewing toxicology results, surveillance footage, witness statements, and accident reconstruction evidence — to establish what truly happened. A drunk driver’s blood alcohol level above the legal limit of 0.08% is strong evidence of negligence, and we use every tool available to counter an inaccurate report.
What is a free consultation and what should I bring to it?
A free consultation is a no-obligation meeting where we review the facts of your accident, assess your potential claims, and explain your legal options — at no cost to you. You should bring any police reports, photos of the accident scene and your injuries, medical records and bills, insurance information, and any correspondence from the at-fault driver’s insurer. The more information you provide, the more specific and useful our guidance can be.
Will my case go to trial or is it likely to settle?
The majority of drunk driving accident cases settle before trial because the evidence of impairment is often overwhelming and insurers prefer to avoid the risk of a punitive damages award. However, we prepare every case as if it will go before a jury, which consistently produces stronger settlement offers. If the insurance company refuses to offer fair compensation, we are fully prepared to take your case to the Los Angeles Superior Court and fight for the full verdict you deserve.
Where Drunk Driving Crashes Happen in Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills sits at the epicenter of Los Angeles nightlife traffic. The geography funnels impaired drivers from entertainment districts directly through residential neighborhoods, creating predictable crash corridors:
- Sunset Strip spillover via Doheny Drive: The Sunset Strip’s bars and nightclubs — concentrated between Doheny Drive and Crescent Heights Boulevard in West Hollywood — close between 1:30 AM and 2:00 AM. Impaired patrons pour onto Sunset Boulevard and turn south on Doheny Drive, entering Beverly Hills residential streets at high speed. The tight curves on Doheny between Sunset and Santa Monica Boulevard are the site of repeated late-night single-vehicle DUI crashes and head-on collisions.
- La Cienega Boulevard restaurant and bar district: The stretch of La Cienega between Beverly Boulevard and Wilshire Boulevard is one of the densest restaurant corridors in Los Angeles. Diners and bar patrons departing after 10 PM drive north into Beverly Hills residential areas via La Cienega, Robertson Boulevard, and the side streets between them. BHPD has positioned DUI checkpoints at La Cienega and Wilshire for this reason.
- Coldwater Canyon Drive and Benedict Canyon Drive: These winding hillside roads connect Beverly Hills to the San Fernando Valley. Late-night drivers returning from Valley bars and restaurants descend at excessive speed on roads designed for 25-30 MPH. Alcohol impairment destroys the reaction time needed to navigate hairpin turns, guardrail-less cliff edges, and blind curves — producing rollovers, tree strikes, and head-on crashes with oncoming vehicles.
- Wilshire Boulevard corridor: The commercial stretch of Wilshire through Beverly Hills — from La Cienega to Whittier Drive — carries heavy traffic from restaurant and hotel patrons. Drunk drivers running red lights at Beverly Drive, Rodeo Drive, and Camden Drive cause T-bone collisions with cross traffic, particularly between 11 PM and 2 AM.
- Valet handoff zones: Beverly Hills restaurants, hotels, and private clubs use valet parking extensively. The Waldorf Astoria, Peninsula Beverly Hills, Beverly Wilshire, and dozens of restaurants along Canon Drive and Beverly Drive employ valet services. When a valet returns a vehicle to a patron who is visibly stumbling, slurring, or otherwise impaired, the valet company shares liability for the foreseeable crash that follows.
- Post-event traffic from Beverly Hilton and other venues: Award shows, galas, and corporate events at the Beverly Hilton (9876 Wilshire Blvd), Greystone Mansion, and other Beverly Hills venues generate concentrated bursts of impaired driving at event conclusion. Open bars at these events produce BAC levels well above 0.08%.
Injuries Caused by Drunk Drivers in Beverly Hills
Drunk driving crashes produce disproportionately severe injuries because impaired drivers fail to brake, swerve late or not at all, and hit at full speed. NHTSA data confirms that alcohol-involved crashes are more likely to involve fatalities and catastrophic injuries than sober-driver crashes. The injuries our Beverly Hills attorneys handle include:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI): High-speed DUI impacts — particularly T-bone collisions at Beverly Hills intersections and head-on crashes on canyon roads — generate forces that cause concussions, diffuse axonal injuries, intracranial hemorrhaging, and permanent cognitive impairment. Our Beverly Hills car accident lawyers regularly handle TBI cases requiring lifetime medical management.
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis: Rear-end DUI crashes at high speed and rollover accidents on Coldwater Canyon compress, fracture, or sever the spinal cord. Incomplete spinal injuries produce chronic pain and partial paralysis; complete injuries cause permanent paraplegia or quadriplegia.
- Multiple fractures and crush injuries: The force of a drunk driver striking a vehicle at 50+ MPH — common when the impaired driver fails to brake — collapses passenger compartments, fractures pelvises, shatters femurs, and crushes chest cavities.
- Internal organ damage: Blunt force trauma from DUI crashes causes lacerated livers, ruptured spleens, punctured lungs, and cardiac contusions. Emergency surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (8700 Beverly Blvd) is often required within the first hour.
- Burns and disfigurement: High-speed drunk driving collisions can rupture fuel lines and ignite fires. Burn injuries from DUI crashes require treatment at specialized burn centers and produce permanent scarring and disfigurement.
- Wrongful death: When a drunk driver kills a family member, California Code of Civil Procedure §377.60 allows surviving spouses, children, and domestic partners to file a wrongful death claim. Punitive damages under CC §3294 remain available in wrongful death actions arising from drunk driving — punishing the defendant’s conscious disregard for human life.
Compensation Available to Beverly Hills Drunk Driving Accident Victims
Drunk driving victims in Beverly Hills are entitled to three categories of damages:
- Compensatory damages — economic: Medical bills (emergency care, surgery, hospitalization, rehabilitation, future treatment), lost wages, loss of earning capacity, property damage, and out-of-pocket expenses. Cedars-Sinai trauma care, ICU stays, and reconstructive surgery for DUI crash injuries routinely generate six- and seven-figure medical bills.
- Compensatory damages — non-economic: Pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, disfigurement, disability, and loss of consortium. California imposes no statutory cap on non-economic damages in personal injury cases.
- Punitive damages: Available under CC §3294 specifically because the driver chose to drive while intoxicated — conduct that meets the “willful and conscious disregard” standard. Punitive damages are uncapped in California and are calculated based on the reprehensibility of the conduct and the defendant’s financial condition. In Beverly Hills, where defendants may include high-net-worth individuals, punitive awards can be substantial.
Compass Law Group has recovered over $250 million across all case types, including a $14,500,000 truck accident recovery and a $13,000,000 trial verdict. Our attorneys pursue the full spectrum of damages — compensatory and punitive — in every drunk driving case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is unique. View our case results for more details.
What to Do After a Drunk Driving Accident in Beverly Hills
The hours and days after a drunk driving crash in Beverly Hills are critical for preserving evidence that proves both liability and the basis for punitive damages. Follow these steps:
- Call 911 immediately. Report the crash and request paramedics. Tell the dispatcher you suspect the other driver is intoxicated. BHPD officers responding to the scene will administer field sobriety tests and a preliminary breath test — this evidence is essential to your civil claim. Do not attempt to confront the impaired driver.
- Seek emergency medical treatment. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (8700 Beverly Blvd) is the nearest Level I trauma center to Beverly Hills. Even if you feel capable of declining the ambulance, adrenaline masks internal injuries — go to the ER. Medical records documenting your injuries from the night of the crash are the foundation of your damage claim.
- Document everything at the scene. If you are physically able, photograph the drunk driver’s vehicle, license plate, any visible open containers or alcohol packaging, damage to both vehicles, road conditions, traffic signals, and your own injuries. Note the time — crashes between 11 PM and 3 AM strongly correlate with alcohol impairment.
- Identify witnesses. Bystanders, other drivers, restaurant staff, and valets may have observed the drunk driver’s behavior before the crash — stumbling, slurring, swerving, running red lights. Get names and phone numbers. Witness testimony that the driver appeared intoxicated before the crash strengthens both the negligence and punitive damage claims.
- Do not accept any settlement offer from the driver’s insurance company. The at-fault driver’s insurer will contact you quickly — often within days — with a lowball offer that excludes punitive damages entirely. Drunk driving cases are worth substantially more than standard negligence claims because of the punitive damage component. Do not sign anything.
- Contact a Beverly Hills drunk driving accident lawyer immediately. Call Compass Law Group at (213) 699-3782. We send evidence preservation letters to BHPD (for BAC records and dashcam footage), to bars and restaurants (for service records and surveillance video), and to valet companies (for transaction records and video). This evidence deteriorates or is destroyed within days if not preserved.
Statute of Limitations for Beverly Hills Drunk Driving Accident Claims
Beverly Hills drunk driving cases are filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court West District at the Santa Monica Courthouse (1725 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90401). Cases involving punitive damages require specific pleading under CC §3294 — your attorney must allege facts showing “oppression, fraud, or malice” with sufficient particularity to survive a motion to strike. Compass Law Group drafts punitive damage pleadings that withstand defense challenges.
Can You Sue a Bar or Restaurant That Served the Drunk Driver?
California’s dram shop law is more limited than most states, but liability exists in specific circumstances that are relevant to Beverly Hills nightlife:
- Business and Professions Code §25602.1 — Serving obviously intoxicated minors: A bar, restaurant, nightclub, or any establishment with a liquor license that furnishes alcohol to an obviously intoxicated person under 21 is civilly liable for injuries caused by that person’s intoxicated driving. On the Sunset Strip and La Cienega corridor, underage patrons using fake identification gain entry to bars — and when those establishments continue serving a visibly intoxicated minor, the business is liable for the DUI crash that follows.
- Social host liability — CC §1714(c): Private party hosts who knowingly serve alcohol to minors can be held liable. Beverly Hills house parties, industry events, and private gatherings where alcohol is provided to guests under 21 create actionable host liability when a minor guest causes a drunk driving crash.
- Negligent security and over-service: While §25602 shields vendors who serve adults, independent negligence theories may apply when a bar or restaurant’s own negligent practices contribute to the harm — for example, a venue that allows a patron to become severely intoxicated on its premises and then fails to offer a taxi, rideshare, or valet alternative before the patron drives away.
BHPD DUI Enforcement and Checkpoint Operations
The Beverly Hills Police Department operates regular DUI/driver’s license checkpoint operations funded in part by grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety. These checkpoints are typically positioned at high-risk locations including:
- Santa Monica Boulevard at Beverly Drive: Catches eastbound traffic from Century City entertainment venues and westbound traffic from West Hollywood.
- Wilshire Boulevard at La Cienega: Intercepts drivers departing the La Cienega restaurant corridor heading east into Beverly Hills and beyond.
- Sunset Boulevard at Doheny Drive: Targets Sunset Strip nightlife traffic turning south into Beverly Hills residential streets.
BHPD checkpoint data — including the number of DUI arrests at each location — is public record and serves as evidence of the known drunk driving problem in Beverly Hills. Compass Law Group uses this data to establish that the danger of impaired driving at the location of your crash was foreseeable and well-documented.
Contact a Beverly Hills Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer Today
A drunk driver who injures you or kills a family member made a deliberate choice to drive impaired — and California law punishes that choice through both compensatory and punitive damages. Under CC §3294, you are entitled to damages that go beyond covering your losses and serve to punish the driver for conscious disregard of human life. But the evidence that supports punitive damages — BAC test results, bar surveillance footage, valet transaction records, witness observations of intoxication — deteriorates rapidly. Every day you wait is a day that critical evidence may be lost.
Our managing partners, Joseph Shirazi (Bar #265403) and Simon Esfandi (Bar #275307), fight drunk driving cases with the aggressive trial preparation that has recovered over $250 million for injured Californians. For Beverly Hills car accident claims of all types — including drunk driving crashes, hit-and-run collisions, and wrongful death from DUI accidents — Compass Law Group delivers results from our headquarters at 8200 Wilshire Blvd., Fourth Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90211.
We serve drunk driving accident victims throughout Beverly Hills and adjacent West Hollywood, Century City, Westwood, Bel Air, Culver City, and Santa Monica. Our No Win, No Fee guarantee means you risk nothing by calling.
Call (213) 699-3782 now for a free consultation — available 24/7 in English, Spanish, Farsi, and Korean.
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