Drunk Driving Accidents

Escondido, Carlsbad, Oceanside, San Marcos

When a driver makes the choice to drink and get behind the wheel, it can lead to tragic consequences. If you are a victim of DUI in and around Oceanside, California, the attorneys of The Rubinstein Law Group can help you build a strong case. Our DUI victim attorneys can answer your questions about car accidents and determine the full amount of compensation you deserve.

There are key differences between drunk driving accidents and auto accidents where the driver at fault was not under the influence. It is important to use an experienced and qualified attorney to help you navigate these differences and to build the strongest case on your behalf. Please call our dedicated Oceanside DUI victim attorney at 760.804.2790 to schedule your free consultation.

What to Expect in a DUI Victim Case

After any car accident, it’s important to gather relevant information. To help you make the strongest case, your DUI victim attorney will ask you to take some of the following steps:

• Seek medical attention. Make sure any injuries you sustain are treated immediately and documented clearly.
• Find out and collect details about the accident, such as the name, license plate number and proof of insurance for the other driver, contact information for parties and witnesses, etc. Photos of the scene can be very helpful.

Establishing fault in a drunk driving case is a key issue. Your DUI victim attorney will have to prove that the driver was impaired at the time of the accident. To this end, an expert toxicologist might have to testify to this fact.

Damages in Drunk Driving Accident Cases

The effects of a drunk driving accident can be severe. Depending on the nature of your case, you could be entitled to damages for:

• Present and future Medical bills
• Lost income and other economic hardship
• Replacement or repair of your vehicle
• Pain and suffering
• Damaged property

Our experiences Oceanside DUI victim attorneys can not only help you make a strong case against the driver, but also make sure you get what you’re owed from the insurance companies.

DUI Victims: Loved Ones

If your family member is killed in a drunk driving accident, our experienced Oceanside accident attorneys can help you build a wrongful death case. Though compensation can’t replace your loved one, damages can help offset some of the costs of the tragedy, including:

• Medical expenses
• Funeral and burial bills
• Economic hardship through the loss of a household earner, job benefits, etc.
• Pain and suffering, including bereavement and loss of companionship

Your family may also be able to pursue additional compensation through punitive damages. Punitive damages are incurred when the at-fault driver shows a conscious disregard for the safety of others. These damages are additional monetary penalties that act as a punishment for the driver’s dangerous conduct.

Please contact The Rubinstein Law Group today to schedule a free consultation with one of our seasoned DUI victim attorneys. Mr. Rubinstein serves clients in Oceanside, San Marcos, Escondido, and nearby areas.

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