Santa Cruz Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer

Despite public awareness campaigns and unrelenting efforts by law enforcement to enforce DUI laws, drunk driving accidents continue to be alarmingly common. If you were injured in an accident involving a drunk driver, an experienced personal injury lawyer from Allen Law Firm can walk you through your legal options for seeking compensation.

How Alcohol Consumption Can Affect Driving

The reason law enforcement is so strict about enforcing the state’s DUI laws is because alcohol consumption can significantly impact a person’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Alcohol can cause drivers to:

Have blurry vision
Fall asleep at the wheel
Have difficulty discerning their speed and braking patterns
Have difficulty maintaining their lane
Not notice stop signs or red lights
Not exercising good judgment, leading to unnecessary risk-taking behaviors like speeding or weaving in and out of lanes
Overreact or underreact to traffic changes

Drinking makes it more likely that drivers will cause accidents. Additionally, these accidents are more likely to cause serious injuries because they may involve higher speeds or no braking immediately before impact. This causes these accidents to be much more forceful, often resulting in devastating injuries and fatalities.

What Evidence Can Help Prove Fault in a Drunk Driving Crash?

Your car accident lawyer can help collect and preserve evidence to help your claim, including:

Toxicology reports
Dashcam and bodycam footage from police officers
Videos from traffic cameras
Photos of the accident scene
Medical records
Reports from accident reconstruction experts

What Damages Can I Recover in a Drunk Driving Accident Claim?

Through a personal injury claim, you may be able to seek compensation for your accident-related injuries and losses, such as:

Past, current, and future medical expenses
Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
Property damage
Pain and suffering
Mental anguish and emotional distress
Loss of quality of life

It may be possible to recover punitive damages. Though rare in personal injury cases, these damages punish wrongdoers for particularly egregious behavior, and choosing to drink and drive can qualify.

Contact Allen Law Firm for a Free Consultation

At the Allen Law Firm, we believe every drunk driving crash is preventable and that victims should not have to pay the consequences for someone else’s irresponsible decision. We want to fight to recover fair compensation for you. Contact us today to discuss your case with an experienced Santa Cruz drunk driving accident lawyer.

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