Holding DUI Drivers Accountable
If you've been seriously injured or lost a loved one in an auto accident caused by a drunk driver, you have rights. Under California law, drunk drivers can be held legally accountable and required to pay money damages to the victims of their recklessness.
At the law firm of Corsiglia McMahon & Allard in San Jose, we represent clients throughout Northern California in drunk driver accident cases. Contact us today for a free consultation with an experienced personal injury trial lawyer. You will pay nothing unless we win your case.
Seeking Justice by Pursuing Punitive Damages
In a 1979 case called Taylor v. Superior Court, the Supreme Court of California held that people who drive drunk consciously disregard the safety of others and can be held liable for punitive damages, in addition to normal personal injury damages, when they cause accidents.
This means that if you can prove that the driver who hit you was under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI), it may be possible to get more compensation for your injuries.
In addition, juries tend to have very negative attitudes toward defendants who have been shown to be guilty of drunk driving. Auto insurance companies know this, so they are often anxious to avoid going to trial on auto accident claims involving drunk drivers.
Documenting the Facts in Support of Your Claim
Our attorneys are experienced at pursuing fair compensation for the victims of drunk driving accidents. If the person who caused your accident was driving drunk, we can use police reports, witness statements and expert testimony to establish that fact.
Don't let the drunk driver who hit you get away with his or her reckless behavior. Contact us to discuss what our attorneys — recognized nationwide for their dedication to providing quality legal services — can do to hold the guilty party accountable.
