Posted on Thursday, August 6th, 2020 at 3:52 am    

A West Sacramento family has five wrecked cars thanks to one drunk driver. The drunk driving accident happened just before 9:00 at night on July 23, 2020. Donald Sanders said that the accident scene was chaotic. A girl was hysterical, and a guy was on the ground unconscious. Mr. Sanders had just returned home when the accident occurred.

According to police, a 19-year-old driver hit all five of the family’s vehicles parked in front of their West Acre Road home. The driver was allegedly drunk at the time of the crash. She was taken to the hospital.

Other residents in the area said that it could have been worse. They say that accidents like this happen too often because there are no speed bumps along the road. Mr. Sanders said that people run the stop sign at the intersection and drive too fast past his house.

Drunk Driving Accidents in Sacramento

Unfortunately, DUI accidents continue to injure and kill people each year. Even though government agencies and other organizations have worked diligently to educate drivers about the dangers of drunk driving, people continue to get behind the wheel under the influence of alcohol.

A drunk driver puts everyone on the road in danger. While no one in the above accident was seriously injured, that is not the case in all accidents caused by a drunk driver.

Common DUI accident injuries include, but are not limited to:

Some DUI accident victims sustain permanent disabilities and impairments because of a drunk driver. A driver who chooses to get behind the wheel of a vehicle after drinking can change another person’s life forever. An accident victim may not be able to work, care for himself, or return to normal activities because of a DUI crash.

Filing a DUI Accident Claim for Damages

The damages in a DUI accident can be significant. In addition to the physical injuries, pain, and suffering, a person may incur substantial financial losses, including loss of income and medical bills. If the drunk driver caused the accident, the drunk driver could be held liable for damages. If the driver had insurance, the insurance company could be responsible for paying the victim compensation for damages.

A victim of a drunk driving accident may receive compensation for:
  • Medical bills and expenses
  • Personal care costs
  • Physical therapy
  • Loss of wages and salaries
  • Loss of employment benefits
  • Pain and suffering
  • Scarring and disabilities
  • Loss of enjoyment of life

Valuing a DUI accident claim can be challenging without assistance from an experienced Sacramento DUI attorney. The insurance claims adjuster protects the insurance provider. The adjuster pays as little as possible to settle your claim, even though the adjuster may know that your claim is worth more money.

Before you settle a DUI accident claim, talk to a Sacramento drunk driving accident lawyer. A lawyer can evaluate your claim and calculate the value of your damages. Our DUI accident lawyers fight for full compensation for all damages caused by a drunk driver.

Contact a Sacramento Drunk Driver Accident Attorney

Drunk driving accidents can be complex. You must prove that the driver caused the crash, not just that the driver was drunk at the time of the collision. Our legal team can help.

Call the personal injury and car accident attorneys of The Tiemann Law Firm at (916) 999-9000 to schedule a free consultation with one of our drunk driving accident attorneys in Sacramento.

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