Victorville Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer
Drunk Driving Attorney in Victorville
Recent statistics show that nearly 38% of traffic accident fatalities in California were alcohol related. In the US, it is estimated that a drunk driver kills someone every 40 minutes. Anyone who is intoxicated and gets behind the wheel immediately puts others at risk. A drunk driver that causes an car accident is considered negligible and at fault under California state law. Injuries from a drunk driving accident can result in significant medical expenses, lost wages and other serious financial burdens, in addition to the trauma of the injury itself.
If you have been injured in a drunk driving accident, contact a skilled Victorville personal injury lawyer immediately to find out your rights regarding compensation and punitive damages. The Pacific Attorney Group is highly competent in personal injury cases involving drunk drivers. Our attorneys have over 35 years of combined legal experience. We know the devastation that can be caused by a drunk driving accident, and will diligently pursue the highest settlement possible for your case.
Have you been injured by a drunk driver?
Nationally, nearly 1.5 million U.S. drivers are arrested each year for driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics. Of those convicted of driving while intoxicated, almost three-quarters are heavy drinkers or alcoholics. Drunk drivers are a liability to everyone on the road. Due to their impaired faculties, they cause serious accidents that result in:
Drunk driving accident victims can seek compensation for injuries and losses, as well as punitive damages, if the driver's blood alcohol content (BAC) was above the legal limits. Punitive damages are considered punishment for the accident, as well as to deter the drunk driver and others from similar conduct in the future. Our firm knows drunk driving accident law and will provide competent legal assistance in all aspects of your case. We can be relied on to aggressively seek full compensation for your injuries and losses.
Contact a Victorville drunk driving accident lawyer
immediately if you or a loved one has been in a drunk driving accident.