San Francisco Drunk Driving Accident Attorney

Drunk Driving Accident Injury Claims

Drunk driving accidents claim the lives of thousands of people every year. In California, a driver is considered to be legally intoxicated or drunk if their blood alcohol content measures 0.08% or higher. Most people are unaware of the fact that it takes only a few drinks to bring the average person to the level where they are legally drunk. Even if a person only feels a little tipsy, they may still be above the legal limit and therefore should not be getting behind the wheel of or operating a motor vehicle. The judgment and reaction time of a drunk driver is usually severely impaired. Similar to the driver who is texting or talking on their handheld cell phone while driving, a drunk driver is not completely aware of the road and other vehicles around him or her.

Drunk Driving Accident Attorney in San Francisco

Someone who knowingly gets behind the wheel of a vehicle when they are drunk, is going beyond the level of negligence into straight out disregard for human life. Unfortunately there are still people who insist on driving while drunk. As a result, a quarter of the U.S. population will be involved in some form of alcohol related car accident. If catastrophic injuries occur in a drunk driving accident the victim is entitled to recover adequate compensation for their injuries. If someone dies as a result of a drunk driving accident, a wrongful death suit may be in order.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of a drunk driving accident, you need to contact a San Francisco personal injury attorney at our firm right away. Our attorneys have over six decades experience representing clients in personal injury and accident cases. We have the knowledge, skill and success record you want of an attorney representing you.

After a Drunk Driving Accident

After a drunk driving accident, it is key to gather as much evidence from the scene of the accident as possible. Showing who was at fault and that alcohol played a part in the accident are essential to building a strong drunk driving case.

As the victim of a drunk driving accident, you deserve to receive just compensation for your injuries and damages. Beyond that, the responsible party deserves to be punished to the full extent of the law. Drunk driving is illegal and drivers who choose to violate the law and put themselves and others at risk of serious injury or death, should be held fully accountable for their actions. It may be possible to pursue punitive damages beyond the general damages awarded in car accident injury claims.

It is vital to seek representation from a skilled personal injury attorney if you or a loved one has been injured in a drunk driving accident. You deserve to see justice served. You also deserve to be adequately compensated for the injuries and damages you sustained in the drunk driving accident.

Contact a San Francisco drunk driving accident attorney at Bostwick & Peterson LLP today to schedule a private consultation and review of your drunk driving accident case .