An intoxicated individual at the wheel is an accident waiting to happen. It’s shocking to think that, in this day and age, there would still be those who would willingly put their lives and the lives of others in danger by driving under the influence.
DMV statistics for 2011 help tell this grim story with 180,212 DUI arrests in California alone. DUI is the single largest cause of automotive related fatalities with 63.5% of motor vehicle deaths caused by drunk drivers. Translated into hard numbers, 1,800 people were killed in 2011 by drunk drivers. The numbers for those injured by intoxicated drivers in 2011 dramatically add to this epidemic with 23,621 injuries reported.
If you are injured in a vehicle accident with someone who you suspect was under the influence, or someone who was in fact arrested for being under the influence, Lieber & Lieber Law Group can help you get the justice you deserve and compensation for your injuries. In fact, we were recently contacted by a woman who was rear-ended by a drunk driver in the middle of the afternoon, when the drunk driver was, incredibly, on her way to work. Suspecting the driver was intoxicated, our client contacted the police while at the scene, and the at-fault driver was arrested. Our investigation uncovered several other arrests and convictions involving this drunk driver, which helps us build a successful case against her.
In addition to seeking payment for your pain and suffering, we will help you obtain reimbursement for things like:
- Your Medical Expenses
- Your Vehicle Repairs
- Your Lost Income, because of an inability to work
If you have been involved in an accident and want to know your legal options, contact Lieber & Lieber Law Group. Consultations are always free. We represent clients throughout California.
