Bakersfield Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer

Auto Accidents Caused by Drunk Driving

Were you injured in a Bakersfield auto accident caused by a drunk driver? Pacific Attorney Group may be able to help you take legal action in order to secure financial compensation for your injuries. With the help of a personal injury attorney at our firm, you can get the help you need with your insurance claim and any civil suit you may wish to bring against the drunk driver.

Why Drunk Driving is Deadly

Drunk driving, called DUI (driving under the influence) in criminal law, is an offense that involves operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance. California law defines "under the influence" as: with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or greater, or with normal abilities impaired due to alcohol or drugs. When a person takes to the wheel of a car while his or her abilities are impaired, this means that his or her reaction time will be slower, and that the manner in which he or she reacts to an emergency situation or really any situation while driving will be altered. No matter how slight, impairment may cause a driver to cause a car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident or motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian or bicycle rider.

Did you know that approximately one-third of all fatal auto accidents involve drunk drivers? According to 2008 traffic accident statistics compiled by the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) 32% of fatalities caused in traffic accidents involved at least one driver with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or greater. This is the level at which a driver is considered to be "under the influence" under California drunk driving laws.

If you would like to undergo a free consultation regarding your auto accident, contact a Bakersfield drunk driving accident lawyer at our law firm today. We are here to help.