Maison Law supports victims of drunk driving accidents in California. If you are injured by a drunk driver, you don’t have to suffer due to the poor decisions made by others. By law, you are entitled to recover financial compensation for your medical bills, missed time at work, and the mental trauma of being injured in a car accident by a drunk driver.
No one deserves to have their life altered by a drunk driver. Get your life back by contacting Maison Law today for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation. We’ll go over the details of your incident with you and see what legal options work best for your situation.
Damages Drunk Driving Accident Victims Can Receive
At Maison Law, we will aggressively pursue compensation on your behalf to help you financially recover the damage done to your life. Typical damages you can normally receive after being injured in a drunk driving accident include:
- Economic damages: financial damages you incurred due to the accident.
- Medical bills
- Lost Wages
- Loss of future potential earnings
- Loss of property
- Cost of property repair or replacement
- Non-economic damages: these are subjective, non-compensatory damages.
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Loss of consortium
- Punitive damages: these are damages awarded to serve as punishment to the at-fault party.
- Reckless behavior (DUI, street racing)
- Actions performed out of spite
How Maison Law Helps Drunk Driving Accident Victims
At Maison Law, we offer a custom legal plan for injured car accident victims in California. DUI accidents typically involve deeper investigations due to the civil law violations and potential felony charges involved. Our goal with your case we’ll be to exercise every avenue of the law to ensure we achieve a successful outcome. To give you a general overview of how we can help, here is a list of legal services we offer to injured victims:
- Investigate and determine wrongdoing or recklessness: Car accidents are complicated due to the number of victims and liable parties involved. There will be several people to get statements from, and some parties may only be discussing their involvement through their attorneys. At Maison Law, we can help manage all aspects of your case by assigning liability to multiple parties, and protecting you from being blamed for any wrongdoing.
- Collect and preserve key evidence: Street cameras, dash cams, and witness statements are all key points of evidence for your case. Our car accident attorneys will take the proper legal steps to obtain this information and strengthen your case.
- Communicate with insurance companies and other attorneys: It is recommended to have an attorney speak to the insurance adjusters on your behalf. Oftentimes, insurance companies will attempt to trick you into taking part of the blame or get you to say something that hurts your claim. Our attorneys can protect your liability and right to fair compensation.
- Prove liability: With several parties potentially being involved in a car accident, any number of them could have caused or contributed to the incident. This makes determining and proving liability challenging. The attorneys at Maison Law will assign a team of investigators and accident reconstruction specialists to determine the cause of the accident, identify all liable parties, and hold those responsible for compensating you for your damages.
How the Law Defines Drunk Driving
Contrary to popular belief, a DUI driver does not need to be convicted for you to file a civil lawsuit against them. Furthermore, drivers, as well as passengers, have the right to sue for damages. The only thing you need to prove is whether or not the driver was driving carelessly under California law. A driver violates California Law if:
- They fail to use reasonable care toward other vehicles and pedestrians
- They violate the following statutes
- Vehicle code: 23152 (a) – “It is unlawful for a person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage to drive a vehicle.”
- Vehicle Code: 23612 (a) – the refusal to take a DUI chemical test
- Driving with a blood alcohol level above the legal limit of:
- .08% for non-commercial vehicles
- .01% for non-commercial drivers under the age of 21
- .04% for commercial vehicles
- .04% for Uber, Lyft, and Taxi drivers
Suing a Drunk Driver in California
In the state of California, victims of drunk driving accidents can sue when they have been injured or suffered damages due to an intoxicated or drugged driver. A test performed by law enforcement will determine whether or not a driver’s inability to operate a vehicle safely can be attributed to alcohol or drugs.
Unfortunately, drunk driving is a common occurrence in California. Here is a summary of the Annual Report of the California DUI Management Information System:
- 123,548 DUI arrests were made in the state of California
- Around 70% of DUI violations in California end in convictions
- The median age for a DUI in California is 31 with over 70% of driver being over the age of 40
- 73% of all DUI arrests are first-time offenders
Average Payout for a Drunk Driving Accident Settlement
Drunk driving accidents often end with serious injuries for everyone involved. While injuries can play a large factor in your settlement amount, you can also be compensated for other damages, including:
- Medical expenses, including hospital bills, surgeries, medication, and equipment like wheelchairs and crutches
- Home care services if your injuries have made it too difficult to perform ordinary tasks for yourself
- Lost wages for missed work during your recovery
- Lost earning potential if you’re unable to earn the same level of income prior to the accident
- Loss of enjoyment of life from the inability to live the life you once did or perform activities you used to enjoy
- Pain and suffering you have to endure due to your injuries and possible surgeries
If you or a loved one has been injured due to a drunk driving accident, contact Maison Law to speak to one of our experienced drunk driving accident attorneys. No one deserves to live with pain due to someone else’s carelessness. You deserve to get your life back and be compensated. Call Maison Law today for a free consultation and case evaluation.
FAQs
Q: What age has the most drunk driving accidents?
A: Ages 21 to 24, accounting for 27% of fatal crashes across the US.
Q: When do most drunk driving accidents occur?
A: Between midnight and 3 AM.
Q: What day has the most drunk driving accidents?
A: New Year’s Day, with drunk driving deaths spiking 117%.
Contact a DUI Driver Accident Lawyer in California
If you or a loved one has been hurt due to a drunk driver’s recklessness, we can help. At Maison Law, we have the resources to take on difficult insurance companies and complicated cases. We understand how to use the judicial system to get you the compensation you need quickly and efficiently.
After a horrific DUI car accident, taking the first step toward legal action can seem overwhelming, but with us, you’re never alone in this fight. Contact Maison Law today for a free consultation and see what legal options are available for your situation.
