san diego county dui accident injury

Four people suffered major to moderate injuries when a speeding SUV struck the PT Cruiser they were in on July 14 around 9:15 p.m. on Melrose Lane in El Cajon.

According to California Highway Patrol (CHP), a speeding Mitsubishi Montero driven by a drunk driver collided into the passenger side of a PT Cruiser. The PT Cruiser was waiting for skateboarders to cross the street in order to turn into a driveway.

One of the occupants in the PT cruiser sustained a severe head injury and was rescued by the fire personnel using hydraulic rescue tools. The three other occupants suffered minor injuries. All the injured victims were immediately transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

A truck standing behind the PT Cruiser was also struck by the speeding vehicle and its occupant sustained minor bruises and scratches.

Based on this news report, it appears that the SUV driver was speeding and driving while under the influence of alcohol. According to the CHP’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System, drunk driving crashes have led to the death of 27 people in San Diego.

According to California Vehicle Code Section 23152 (a): “It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle.”

The injured victims may file a personal injury claim against the at-fault SUV driver to obtain compensation to cover treatment and medical costs, loss of wages, loss of earning capacity, and any other accident-related damages.

If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in a drunken driving accident, contact our San Diego County DUI car accident attorneys to learn how we can help you successfully pursue compensation and hold the at-fault party responsible for his or her actions. For a complimentary assessment of your case, call our legal team at (888) 233-5020.

Four people suffered mild to moderate injuries after their cars collided head-on on May 28 around 10 p.m. in the 10000 block of Jamacha Boulevard in Spring Valley, located in east San Diego County.

Authorities closed both lanes of Jamacha Boulevard to conduct their investigation. Though it is unclear what caused this Spring Valley car crash, officers will look into whether alcohol or drugs played a role on this Memorial Day crash.

Barbecues, boating, and beer are pretty typical for the three-day weekend celebration, and it is no surprise that drunk drivers and DUI incidents are especially high around Memorial Day.

If one of the drivers is found to be under the influence, then the injured passengers can file a claim against him to seek damages. They may be entitled to compensation that will cover their medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation, and other related damages.

If you or someone you love has been injured or killed due to a drunk driver, talk to the experienced San Diego County DUI car accident attorneys at the Jurewitz Law Group to ensure that your legal rights are protected. For a free assessment of your case, call our legal team at (888) 233-5020.