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    San Diego, California, is home to many things, like Belmont Park, SeaWorld San Diego, and more. Unfortunately, it is also home to many DUI-related accidents by its citizens and tourists. According to statistics compiled by the San Diego Police Department, accidents are up since 2015 and, between January 1 and December 28, 2016, there were 11 deadly DUI crashes. Many more people suffered injuries in these catastrophic cases where drivers tend to speed and lose control of their vehicle very easily.

    Drivers in San Diego are expected to follow the many rules of the road, such as keeping an eye on the many traffic signals, watching out for other drivers, and more. When somebody makes the decision to drink and get behind the wheel of a car, they are engaging in negligence beyond belief and those involved in the accident could sustain injuries and fatality. We are here for you if you have been injured by a driver who decided to get drunk and get behind the wheel of a car.

    Negligence in DUI-Related Accidents

    Negligence takes place in many forms on our roads today, such as drivers who decide to drive while they are still sleepy, or those who speed. But what happens when a driver makes the decision to drink and drive? Drunk driving is one of the most serious types of negligence in car accidents because it leads to speeding and driver’s losing control due to being inattentive on the roads. Alcohol can skew the world around you and, when you are driving, this can be a big problem. If somebody makes the reckless decision to drink and drive, it can lead to catastrophic consequences.

    If you were injured in an accident and you believe the other driver has been drinking, you should not take charge yourself. You should always call the local police department to investigate the scene of the crime and assess the driver who ran into you. If it is determined that they have been drinking and driving through a Breathalyzer test or because there was open alcohol lying about, they will make an arrest, which can become a useful tool in your case. This gives you the ability to move forward with concrete evidence that the driver was driving drunk, which can help you work toward the compensation you deserve in your case.

    When you gather the evidence that you need as well as medical bills proving that there are indeed damages in your case, you will be able to work toward compensation you deserve. You may be able to compensate for aspects like medical bills of the past and future, loss of income due to not being able to work, and other emotional and financial aspects that now play a major role in your life.

    How Dram Shop Liability Plays a Role

    Sometimes, a concept that is known as “dram shop liability” can play a role in your case as well. Many people believe that the drunk driver is always liable in a case. This may be true and nobody forced them to get drunk and choose to drive, but sometimes vendors can also be held liable for a percentage of your injuries. This happens when a vendor unknowingly sold alcohol to a minor because they didn’t check for I.D., or sold to somebody who was already intoxicated. This led to somebody making the bad decision of getting behind the wheel and driving, which led to your accident. The timeline of events shows that they can be held responsible for your injuries every bit as much. If you have been injured in a DUI accident, give us a call as soon as possible so we can help you move forward in your case and get working toward the compensation you deserve. Call us today at 310-954-7248.

     

     

     

    https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Deadly-DUI-Crashes-in-San-Diego-Up-in-2016-Statistics-Show-409590165.html

    http://www.alllaw.com/articles/nolo/auto-accident/dram-shop-laws.html

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