Drunk Driving Accidents in Turlock

Personal Injury Lawyer

California has been a front runner in enforcing DUI laws. With some of the most strict criminal penalties in the nation and increased efforts to arrest and convict motorists who drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, California has gone to great lengths to reduce the amount of injuries and deaths caused by impaired driving. From a statistical viewpoint, however, these efforts have made only a dent in deterring drivers from getting behind the wheel while intoxicated.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regularly compiles data regarding the prevalence of drunk driving accidents. Although percentages have dropped in the past several decades, the amount of impaired driving crashes is still alarmingly high. In 2010 alone, more than 10,000 people died in alcohol-impaired driving accidents, which equates to one drunk driving death every 51 minutes. What is even more concerning is the fact that these statistics concern only alcohol related deaths, and they do not take into account accidents caused by drivers under the influence of drugs.

Holding Impaired Drivers Liable

While California aggressively prosecutes impaired drivers, these cases are conducted in a criminal court. In order for injured victims to recover damages from the negligent motorists who caused their accident, they must file personal injury lawsuits in a civil court. With more than 25 years focusing exclusively on personal injury claims, our attorneys know how to swiftly and successfully navigate through civil proceedings, and can resolve these cases with the most favorable outcome possible.

Having witnessed first-hand how devastating drunk and impaired accidents can be, our attorneys have no remorse in holding negligent drivers liable for their actions. Getting behind the wheel while under the influence is not only an illegal act, it is a display of serious disregard for the safety and well-being of innocent drivers, passengers and pedestrians. These situations should never be tolerated, and victims should always pursue the compensation to which they are entitled. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury in an accident caused by a drunk or impaired driver, our personal injury lawyers can help you complete your unique legal process and put these unfortunate experiences in the past. Contact Habbas & Associates as soon as possible to discuss your case.