San Deigo DUI Accident Victim Lawyers
Auto, Motorcycle and Truck Accidents : Drunk Driving Accidents
Drunk Drivers and Motorists Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol are Amongst the Most Dangerous People on San Diego or Southern California Roads. A DUI Injury Accident Lawyer Can Ensure That You and Your Family Receive the Compensation You Deserve and to Ensure that the Intoxicated Driver Pays for His Recklessness.
People injured by a drunk driver in an auto accident typically make two mistakes: (1) they hire a personal injury lawyer who is not experienced in handling drunk driving injury accident cases, and (2) thinking that a drunk driving personal injury case is just like a typical car accident.
Personal injury cases where the at-fault driver was driving under the influence of alcohol are VERY different from the average accident not caused by intoxication.
Unfortunately, according to the 2008 California Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 40% of all fatal car accidents (and 11.5% of all motor vehicle injury accidents) involve someone driving under the influence of alcohol. Even worse, 42.2% of all fatal San Diego auto accidents (and 15% of all San Diego County car crashes involving injury) are caused by drunk drivers. Maybe that is why a recent Insurance.com survey named San Diego the worst city in America for intoxicated drivers.
Hiring an experienced and aggressive San Diego drunk driving auto accident attorney is important for at least two reasons. First, the value of a car accident claim brought about by a drunk driver is typically increased due to the fact that the driver was intoxicated. Under Taylor v. Superior Court, your DUI car accident lawyer may be able to seek punitive damages. Under California law, punitive damages are rare and intended solely to punish the wrongdoer from reckless and wanton conduct done in complete disregard to the safety of others.
Also, other people may be responsible for the drunk driver’s conduct. Although bar owners and social hosts are generally not held to be liable for injuries caused by a DUI driver, that may not be the case if a bar was over-serving the driver—that is serving an obviously intoxicated person—when they know that he is driving his car after leaving the bar. In addition, social hosts who serve minor children who cannot legally drink—most usually parents or adults who let teenagers party with alcohol at their home—may be responsible to compensate anyone injured later by a drunk driver leaving their party.
If you are injured due to the negligence or carelessness of a drunk driver in California, or you have lost a loved one in a DUI accident, please call the experienced and aggressive San Diego DUI car accident lawyers at the Jurewitz Law Group. We can help you anywhere in California or if you are a Californian hurt anywhere in the United States by someone driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Please call 888-233-5020 for a FREE consultation with one of our personal injury attorneys.
Blog for Drunk Driving Accidents
- Drunk Driver Flees From San Diego Car Wreck
Description: A possible DUI car accident left two passengers injured on November 12, 2011, around 4:52 a.m. at Aero Drive and Santo Road after hitting a concrete wall. - Crestline Drunk Driver Hits Two Teens
Description: A 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old Riverside girl were struck and injured in a serious DUI car accident on October 15 around 9:20 p.m. on Lake Gregory Drive. - “Hannah Montana” Star Arrested for Drunk Driving
Description: Disney star Mitchel Musso was busted for a DUI and underage drinking on Monday, October 17 in Burbank, CA. He was stopped after failing to slow down for police. - Drunk Driver Arrested After Corona High-Speed Freeway Chase
Description: Three men and two kids suffered serious injuries in a DUI accident that occurred on October 8, 2011, around 5:32 a.m. on I-15 south of Hidden Valley Parkway. - Wrestling Champ Kurt Angle Escapes DUI Charge in Virginia
Description: Wrestling legend Kurt Angle, who was arrested in early September for drunk driving, will not be prosecuted for the violation after a further review.888-233-5020 - Ex-Raven NFL Player Raven Charged in Car Accident | CA Injury Attorney
Description: Former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jermaine Lewis was stun gunned Monday evening, August 15, 2011, after resisting arrest after a traffic collision. - Talmadge DUI Car Crash Leaves 4 San Diegans Injured
Description: A 4-year-old girl suffered serious injuries in a suspected DUI car wreck that occurred on August 27, 2011, around 7:15 a.m. along Fairmont Avenue in Talmadge. - “Lottery Ticket” Actress Accused of DUI and Attacking Cop
Description: Teairra Mari, the actress that appeared with Bow Wow in the 2010 movie “Lottery Ticket,” was arrested on August 19, 2011, at 3:00 AM in Beverley Hills for a DUI - Tiger Woods’ Mistress Booked For Vegas DUI Car Accident
Description: Tiger Woods’ Mistress #4 Jamie Jungers was bused in Vegas early Friday morning on August 5, 2011, after a drunk driving car accident near the Vegas strip. - Riverside County DUI Car Accident Leaves Motorist Dead
Description: 51-year-old Doug McKibben was killed in a drunk driving car crash that occurred on July 24, 2011, at Alessandro Boulevard and Graham Street in Moreno Valley. - Riverside Construction Worker Injured in DUI Car Accident
Description: A 52-year-old Beaumont freeway worker suffered serious injuries in a car accident that occurred on July 20, 2011, at 10:41 p.m. along Highway 91 in Riverside. - Linda Vista DUI Car Crash Leaves Driver Dead and Four Others Injured
Description: One motorist died and four others suffered serious injuries in Linda Vista DUI car accident on July 16, 2011, on Ulric Street near Fashion Hills Boulevard. - Ryan Dunn Extremely Drunk and Speeding During Pennsylvania Fatal Crash
Description: According to police, “Jackass” star Ryan Dunn was very intoxicated at the time of his fatal car accident and had been driving at a speed of 140 MPH. - Jackass Star Ryan Dunn Dies in Fiery DUI Car Crash
Description: “Jackass” star Ryan Dunn and two unidentified passengers died in a fiery Pennsylvania DUI car accident early on June 20, 2011. Dunn had been drinking earlier. - Mother and Son Hurt in Santa Ana DUI Car Crash
Description: A mother and her son suffered serious injuries after their Toyota Camry was struck in a suspected DUI car collision that occurred on June 6, 2011, in Santa Ana. - Six People Injured In Tierrasanta DUI-Related Car Accident
Description: Six people were hospitalized in a drunk driving car accident in Tierrasanta on May 18, 2011 around 8 p.m. 18-year-old Joseph Walsh crashed head-on into an SUV.
Library for Drunk Driving Accidents:
- What If There Was a Way to Feel Intoxicated and Wide-Awake at the Same Time? Would You Do It, Even If There Was Severe Health Risks?
Description: The San Diego DUI car accident attorneys at the Jurewitz Law Group will help you get the money you need to cover your steep medical bills. Call 888-233-5020. - What If There Was a Way to Feel Intoxicated and Wide-Awake at the Same Time? Would You Do It?
Description: The San Diego drunk driving car accident attorneys will get you the money you need to get back on your feel. Call our personal injury office at 888-233-5020.
Frequent Questions for Auto, Motorcycle and Truck Accidents:
- How long will it take to settle my car accident case?
- I was pulling out of my driveway when I was hit by a vehicle driving along the street. Who is at fault?
- I was hit head on by a drunk driver. He died and I have found out that his insurance coverage is very low. Can I go after the defendant's assets to pay for my damages?
- I was in a car accident and the person who hit me doesn't have insurance but the car was owned by her friend's mom and she has insurance. Can I still pursue my personal injury claim?
- I was involved in a car accident when the other driver ran a red light. He is not from this country and does not have a California driver's license. The car was rented by the company he was working for here in San Diego. Can I still get my medical bills paid for and should I file a claim against the at-fault driver?
- I am being sued for a San Diego, CA auto accident. Are my personal assets at risk where I own 2 properties other than my house? My insurance policy limit is $100,000 and my personal injury defense attorney says the Plaintiff's damages may be more than that.
- I was involved in a San Diego car accident with a taxi where my vehicle was t-boned in a side impact. I have already settled with the insurance company for the taxi company. Can I sue the taxi company for the negligence of the taxi driver?
- I was in a San Diego, CA auto accident and suffered an injury. Do I need a lawyer?
- My adult son lives with me in our San Diego County home and drives my car. Am I responsible to pay for damages and injuries if he has an auto accident? Should we put the car in his name?
- My car was struck from behind my an uninsured motorist and I was injured in the San Diego, CA auto accident. I do not have uninsured motorist insurance. What can I do to collect compensation for my damages and injuries.
- My car is a total loss and I owe more money on it than the value of the vehicle. Can I stay in my rental car until I am done treating for my injuries?
- I was just involved in an accident and the insurance company offered me $1,000 with the promise that they would also pay all my health care for the next three months. Should I accept their offer?
- Should I make an auto accident claim with my insurance company even though the accident was the other driver's fault?
- If I am partially at fault for causing an auto accident, do I have a claim to be compensated for my injuries?
- If I knowingly get into a car driven by a drunk driver, can I still receive compensation under California law for my personal injuries when he causes an auto accident?
- What is the penalty for leaving the scene of the accident and not reporting it to the police?
- My child fell on accident and dented the fender of another student's car. As the parent, am I responsible for paying for the damage?
- My son just got his license and is driving one of our family cars. But I haven't listed him on our policy. Will he be covered if he's involved in an accident?
- I was just involved in an accident and am hurt. I want to see a doctor but I'm worried about who will pay for my medical care. Does the insurance company pay the bill? If they do, when does it get paid?
- What is my San Diego accident case worth?
Case Results for Drunk Driving Accidents:
Videos about Auto, Motorcycle and Truck Accidents:
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Web Resources for Auto, Motorcycle and Truck Accidents:
- Best Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Description: The best resource for motorcycle injury accident victims. Published by the San Diego, CA motorcycle accident attorneys at the Jurewitz Law Group. Free consultations are available by calling 619-233-5020 and requesting a meeting with an experienced lawyer. - San Diego Car Accident Lawyer Blog
Description: Car accidents in San Diego are unfortunately very common and they often produce very serious injuries or even death. When one is involved in an auto wreck or truck crash, they should call an experienced and skilled personal injury trial lawyer. This blog provides San Diego car accident injury victims with a resource for up to date news, helpful tips, and information facing California Drivers.
Ross A. Jurewitz
Jurewitz Law Group
625 Broadway
Suite 815
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-5020
www.jurewitz.com
San Diego Car Accident Lawyer Blog
- Seattle, WA Auto Accident Lawyer | Washington Car Injury Attorney Jason Epstein
Description: Have you been injured in a Seattle, WA car accident and need a lawyer who will talk to you straight? Washington personal injury attorney Jason Epstein and the team at Straight Talk Law will tell you the good things about your auto accident case as well as the difficulties. They will give you the legal advice you need for your car crash injury claim.
Jason Epstein
Straight Talk Law
3131 Elliot Avenue, Suite 710
Seattle, WA 98121
(888) 333-1873
(206) 599-6316
Straight Talk Law Blog
Have you been injured in an accident in San Diego or anywhere in California and don't know what to do next?
We are here to help and provide you with the important and relevant information you need to make an informed decision about:
- How to handle your personal injury claim
- Who is the right injury accident attorney to help you with your case, and
- Whether you even need to hire a lawyer to help you with your insurance claim
Call the Jurewitz Law Group at 888-233-5020 to order one of our free California personal injury books to get the information you need or to set up a free consultation with one of our experienced San Diego personal injury attorneys.
We have two offices in San Diego County to serve you in Downtown San Diego or Carlsbad and can make arrangements to meet with you anywhere in California. If you are unable to visit and meet at our California personal injury law office, we can arrange for someone to meet with you.
JUREWITZ LAW GROUP
Downtown San Diego Office:
625 Broadway, Suite 815
San Diego, CA 92101
Tel: (619) 233-5020
Fax: (888) 233-3180
North San Diego County Office:
2768 Loker Avenue West, Suite 101
Carlsbad, CA 92010
Tel: (888) 233-5020
Fax: (888) 233-3180
