[08-06-2022] San Luis Obispo County, CA – Passengers Suffered Minor Injuries in a DUI Accident near Emerson Park

According to the San Luis Obispo Police Department, passengers of two vehicles were injured following a DUI crash near Emerson Park on Saturday night, August 06, 2022.

The collision happened at approximately 9:30 p.m. at the Pacific and Beach junction.

The passengers were treated at the scene for minor injuries.

San Luis Obispo police officers apprehended a driver involved in a crash for suspected driving under the influence (DUI).

DUI Accident Statistics

Driving while intoxicated by alcohol or other drugs is a crime in California. Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is a serious charge that is punished accordingly. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), alcohol is involved in roughly 40% of all traffic deaths in the United States.

According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) data, there were over 1,000 DUI accident fatalities in California in 2017. Because of drunk driving, hundreds of innocent individuals have suffered serious, even life-altering injuries and suffering.

Everyone knows that a driver cannot be intoxicated while driving a car. Even though a DUI arrest usually means big fines, a criminal record, or even jail time, accidents caused by drunk driving often kill or seriously hurt the driver, passengers, or other drivers. You may consider purchasing a policy offering uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage to protect yourself from these risks. This policy can help you recover costs from another driver if you are in an accident but do not have adequate insurance to cover all the costs.

San Luis Obispo County DUI Accident Victim Lawyers

DUI accidents vary from most other types of car accidents in that they frequently entail both a criminal and a civil lawsuit. DUI crashes frequently result in the arrest of the negligent driver.

A criminal DUI case is distinct from your right to seek compensation for damages suffered due to the collision in civil court or through a claim with the liable party’s insurance company. Drivers may face criminal charges as a penalty for their actions, whereas victims can seek justice and compensation for their losses through a personal injury claim.

The last thing you want is to lose financial compensation because the statute of limitations expired before you filed your lawsuit. Here at Arash Law, we represent victims in San Luis Obispo County who have been involved in DUI accidents. Our legal team can help minimize or avoid severe penalties and consequences often associated with DUI. We provide a FREE case evaluation. You can email or call us at (888) 488 – 1391.