San Francisco Injury Lawyer Blog

Did you know that driving under the influence of alcohol could be considered to be negligent behavior, and if someone causes injuries to you in a car accident, they could be responsible for your injuries? With New Year’s Eve around the corner, police will have DUI checkpoints placed all around the Bay Area, but that doesn’t mean that all DUI drivers will be caught, and it certainly doesn’t mean that they couldn’t cause damage on the roadway before being caught. The lawyers of Greenberg & Rudman LLP may be able to help you in your situation, so call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO).

According to the California Highway Patrol, 12 people have already died in accidents over the Christmas holiday weekend. Approximately half of those victims were not wearing seatbelts. The CHP also reports that drunk driving arrests are up to 549 this year, as compared to 409 in 2008. Drinking and driving can be considered to be negligent behavior in a court of law because a reasonable person in that drunk driver’s position would likely understand that it is not safe to get behind the wheel of a car while under the influence of alcohol. If the drunk driver is found liable, then he could face significant damages to the victim or the victim’s family.

The damages that the drunk driver could face include property damages to the victim’s car, or other belongings, medical bills, and even wrongful death damages. The lawyers of Greenberg & Rudman LLP have had over 50 years of combined experience and may be able to help you in your case. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means that you do not pay us a penny unless we win the case for you. You can reach us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys, or visit our website www.alawpro.com for more information on personal injury lawsuits.