Injuries Caused By Drunk Drivers in the San Francisco Bay Area

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Drunk driving remains a serious national problem that tragically affects numerous lives. In 2017, according to the NHTSA, there were 10,874 alcohol-impaired (BAC > .08) driving fatalities in the United States (29% of all motor vehicle traffic fatalities), one every 50 minutes, with 1,120 (10.3%) of those fatal crashes occurring in California. In fact, about one-third of all traffic fatalities involve drivers whose abilities have been significantly diminished by drinking. It is estimated that two in every ten Americans will be involved in an alcohol related crash at some time in their lives. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) rightfully calls alcohol-impaired driving the most frequently committed violent crime in America. While the criminal court system can punish a drunk driver who caused the accident, it does nothing to compensate the victims.

In order to help compensate victims, deter drunk driving, and punish impaired drivers who cause accidents, the civil law in California provides that victims can recover punitive damages from drunk drivers in addition to compensatory damages. Damages for personal injury caused when driving while intoxicated usually cannot be discharged in bankruptcy. In some circumstances, the persons or businesses who furnished the alcohol, or the drunk driver's employer, may be held liable as well.

If you have been injured or a family member has died in an accident involving an intoxicated driver, you have the right to recover compensation for the damages suffered, as well as punitive damages. You have the right to hold those responsible for the harm they have caused, whether the injury or death occurred in a car accident, motorcycle accident, bicycle accident, truck accident, pedestrian accident, or any other type of mishap or conduct.

The Law Office of Daniel H. Rose is a Bay Area accident law firm that passionately pursues such cases involving accident injury or death claims against individuals, insurance companies, corporations, and governmental entities. Cases involving the serious injury or death of a loved one caused by the senseless and negligent acts of an intoxicated driver are among the most heart-rending situations we can face with our clients. We aggressively pursue drunk drivers to hold them accountable, while providing compassionate, personal and attentive hands-on service, and a sincere commitment to victims of drunk driving accidents and drunk driving wrongful death.

We are proud sponsors and supporters of MADD.

We are proud sponsors and supporters of MADD.
Among the many valuable programs and services provided by MADD are victim services, as set forth in the following MADD public service announcement, which supplement and are independent of the legal representation provided by our drunk driver accident lawyers.

The Law Office Of Daniel H. Rose serves the Counties of: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma, San Joaquin, Santa Cruz.