Drunk Driving Accidents
Representing Drunk Driving Accident People
Have you or a loved one been injured by a drunk driver? Auto accident lawyer Michael Pines represents those who have been seriously injured as a result of drunk driving accidents, including drivers, passengers and pedestrians. Our firm handles all cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover money on your behalf. Call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for a free, no obligation case evaluation and to discuss your legal rights with an experienced accident attorney.
Drunk Driving Accidents and Deaths
During 2005, 16,885 people in the U.S. died in alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes, representing 39% of all traffic-related deaths. 254,000 people were injured in crashes where police reported that alcohol was present. In 2005, motor vehicle accidents resulted in 4,329 deaths in California alone, and 40% of those deaths were caused by drunk drivers. Drunk driving fatalities are caused by a driver having a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over the legal limit (.08%) while operating the vehicle. However, 43% of drunk driving deaths were caused by people whose BAC was below the legal limit. Sadly, many children are also injured and killed in automobile crashes. In 2004, 21 percent of the children age 14 and younger who were killed in motor vehicle crashes were killed in alcohol-related crashes.
Contact Accident Lawyer Michael Pines
Since 1992, our office has been helping people involved in automobile accidents, many of whom were injured or killed by a drunk driver. Injured people of a drunk driving accident have legal rights and should be entitled to full compensation for the injuries suffered. We have helped thousands of people obtain special damages in the form of compensation for pain and suffering, medical expenses, chiropractic care, physical therapy, prescription medications, vehicle replacement and other accident-related costs. You may also be entitled to additional damages, which are intended to financially punish the drunk driver.
Experience Makes the Difference
The more serious an injury claim is, the more important it is to have a highly experienced accident attorney handling your case. Let us handle your case and deal with the insurance company on your behalf. People who are injured by drunk drivers in Imperial County, San Diego County and throughout Southern California are urged to contact an attorney as soon as possible following the accident. As a Former Insurance Company Attorney, Michael Pines is uniquely qualified to handle accident cases. Let us help with your accident case - it's all we do.
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