Orange County DUI Car Accident Causes Injuries
Two people sustained injuries in an Orange County car accident after a suspected drunk driver went into opposing lanes of traffic and collided with another vehicle. The Orange County Register reports that this alcohol-related car crash happened the night of December 22, 2009. Police got reports from other drivers that a driver was going the wrong way on Bake Parkway in Lake Forest. The wrong-way driver, later identified as 56-year-old Rebecca Hall, crashed into three other cars. Hall and one of the others were taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries that were not life-threatening.
I hope the victim in this case has not sustained significant injuries. I with this injured victim very best for a quick and full recovery.
DUI Car Accidents
There was one fatality and 30 injuries involving alcohol-related car accidents in Lake Forest, according to California Highway Patrol's 2007 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). Countywide, alcohol-related crashes claimed 75 lives and injured 1,501 people during the same year.
California DUI Law and Liability Issues
It is against California law to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs – recreational of prescription. According to California Vehicle Code Section 23152 (a): "It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle." The same section also states that it is illegal in California to drive with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 percent or more.
Victims in such cases would be well advised to consult an Orange County personal injury attorney who has successfully held drunk drivers accountable for their actions. A knowledgeable injury lawyer will also be able to better inform victims how the uninsured/underinsured clause of their car insurance policy will apply to a hit-and-run accident or an accident caused by an uninsured or underinsured driver.
During the holidays, especially, it is extremely important to remember not to drink and drive. You are not only endangering your life, but also, the lives of others. If you decide to drink, please assign a designated driver or take a cab. If you cannot find an alternative arrangement, stay put wherever you are until you sober up. It's not worth it to drink and drive. Please be safe this holiday season.
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