Orange County Drunk Driving Accidents

Auto Accident Attorney in Orange County, California

Drunk drivers cause thousands of auto accidents every year. According to NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) statistics from 2008, approximately 32% of fatal traffic accidents involved a driver who had a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or greater. In California, when a driver has a blood alcohol concentration at or above that level, he or she is considered to be driving under the influence. Drug or alcohol use that causes a driver's normal abilities to be impaired may also constitute driving under the influence, even in the absence of a high blood alcohol level. DUI, or driving under the influence, is the term used in criminal law in California to describe the offense of driving a motor vehicle while under the influence.

Have you been injured in a drunk driving accident? An attorney at our law offices may be able to help you bring the drunk driver to justice for his or her conduct. Although the responsible driver may face DUI charges in criminal court, an Orange County drunk driving accident lawyer at our firm can help you take legal action in civil court in order to recover compensation for your injuries. We can do this by assisting you with your insurance claim or handling a personal injury lawsuit on your behalf - whatever is needed to reach the best possible outcome for your unique case.

Drunk Driving Accident Statistics

There were 11,773 fatalities caused by drunk driving accidents throughout the U.S. in 2008. 68% of these fatalities were the drunk drivers, 16% were occupants of the drunk drivers' vehicles, 10% were occupants of other vehicles, and 6% were non-occupants (bicyclists or pedestrians). Our attorneys represent any victim injured by a drunk driver in the Orange County area, whether an occupant of the drunk driver's vehicle or any other party involved. We can help you seek the financial damages you deserve.

Find out more about your rights in regard to your drunk driving accident. Contact an Orange County DUI accident attorney at Pacific Attorney Group today.