DUI Accident Lawyer

DUI Accident Lawyer

Driving under the influence (DUI) is one of the most dangerous and devastating offenses on California’s roads. DUI-related accidents create some of the most severe problems for everyone involved. These incidents often lead to terror, uncertainty, shame, and long-term confusion for the driver, victims, and their families. Federal law may prohibit discharge through bankruptcy of DUI caused third party damages.  Learn more about Mark Blair a DUI accident lawyer.

Third Party Injuries

When a DUI accident causes third-party injuries or property damage, the consequences can be life-altering. Victims may suffer significant physical harm, emotional trauma, and financial losses. Meanwhile, the driver responsible may face years of guilt and legal repercussions. Damages resulting from DUI accidents can quickly climb to hundreds of thousands of dollars or more. California drivers’ liability is not limited by civil agreements if criminal charges are involved. A criminal court can order “restitution,” third party damages that can EXCEED a civil law settlement agreement that determines the damage amount to be paid.  Moreover, under federal law, third-party damages caused by a DUI accident typically cannot be discharged through bankruptcy, meaning these debts may follow you indefinitely.

If injuries occur due to a DUI accident, the penalties intensify. You could face harsher consequences such as extended jail time or participation in a work program instead of jail. Additionally, your driving privileges may be suspended for a prolonged period, further impacting your ability to work and maintain your daily life.

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Acting Quickly Is Critical!

Time is of the essence following a DUI accident. Taking immediate action is essential to protect your rights and address potential liability.   The district attorney and/or judge may not be aware of the severity of the DUI related accident.  Police reports can omit references to injuries or injuries that were not apparent/unknown to police at the accident scene manifest themselves after the fact.   DUI injury cases are at times “under charged,” meaning that the initial charges do not include the DUI injury charge, Vehicle Code Section 23153.

Once the district attorney or judge becomes aware that your case involves third-party damages or injuries, the legal process may escalate rapidly. Proactively addressing the situation can help avoid or mitigate the fallout.  Developing strategies before court and taking the appropriate steps proactively can immensely improve the outcome of your DUI case.

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If you have debt from a DUI accident that caused a third party personal injury, this debt potentially cannot be discharged by bankruptcy.  Your present and future assets become at risk.  As a result, this debt could haunt you for the rest of your life and impact your earnings and ability to own a home and save money.

Statements that you make to your insurance company can be used against you.  Insurance companies often record statements from their insured who provide details about the accident.  Before speaking with your insurance company, it is imperative to know what to say and how to limit and/or even avoid what you say about certain topics.

Equally vital is know what your insurance policy covers and the limits of its coverage.  Drivers are often unaware of how much their third party liability coverage they have and how to find it.   They may be unaware that they are uninsured or underinsured.  Drivers facing DUI related third party damages and injuries can be stunned to learn that their insurance either excludes or substantially limits coverage of liability in DUI accidents.

With a DUI accident, your liberty and assets are at risk.  You need a proactive, experienced attorney who can anticipate the potential pitfalls in your case and navigate you safely around them.  Mark Blair has successfully handled hundreds of serious DUI accidents and in doing so, shielded his clients to protect their freedom and money.

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Thousands of people in over 39 years have trusted Mark to guide them through their DUI.  Contact Attorney Mark Blair | Bay Area DUI Law to learn how he can help you.

DISCLAIMER: The results of any person’s DUI case described on this web site and/or in the Bay Area DUI Law newsletter depend on factual and legal circumstances that are unique to a specific person. Information provided by this web site and/or the Bay Area DUI Law newsletter does NOT constitute a guarantee, warranty or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter. Any reference to laws, procedures, punishment or license consequences at court or the DMV in this web site and/or Bay Area DUI Law newsletter is NOT intended to be complete description of what can and will happen in any or every DUI case but instead is a simplified summary to facilitate the reader’s understanding of general issues involving DUI law. The law is in constant change; penalties and consequences change; as such, the reader should not and cannot rely upon anything mentioned in this web site and/or Bay Area DUI Law newsletter. The reader is strongly advised to seek competent legal counsel to ascertain the law, penalties and consequences that apply to his/her unique circumstances.