San Diego Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer

DUI (Driving Under the Influence) and Auto Accidents in San Diego, CA

Drunk driving accidents affect thousands of Americans every year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that there were 11,773 fatalities in auto accidents that involved a driver with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or greater, which is considered to be above the legal limit to operate a motor vehicle. All of the people who needlessly lost their lives and all of the families who lost loved ones in these drunk driving accidents could have been saved had the driver not been impaired or if someone had not acted negligently and caused the accident in the first place.

Though we cannot do anything to turn back time and prevent a drunk driving accident from occurring in the first place, the San Diego personal injury lawyers at Pacific Attorney Group can assist the victim of an auto accident caused by a drunk driver by seeking justice and financial damages for what they have experienced. It is our goal to assist our clients in holding the drunk drivers responsible for their conduct. In doing this, our legal team works to help accident victims face better, more secure futures.

Attorney for DUI Accident Cases in San Diego

In California, drunk driving is referred to as DUI or driving under the influence in criminal law. This is an offense committed when a driver gets behind the wheel of a car while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance. To be deemed "under the influence" the driver must have a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or higher and/or must have abilities that are impaired by alcohol or drugs.

Whether you were involved in a car accident, motorcycle accident, trucking accident, pedestrian accident or bicycle accident with a drunk driver, an attorney at our law offices can help you with your personal injury claim or lawsuit.

Contact a San Diego drunk driving accident lawyer at our law offices today!