Lesiones por Manejo Bajo los Efectos del Alcohol
If a drunk or impaired driver hurt you, you can bring a civil claim for your losses, separate from any criminal case the district attorney files. Because the conduct is egregious, these cases can also support punitive damages. Protection Law Group represents drunk driving accident victims across California on contingency: no upfront fees, and you pay only if we win.
Key Points
- Your civil injury claim is separate from, and does not depend on, the criminal DUI case.
- Drunk driving cases may support punitive damages on top of your actual losses.
- A third party, such as a bar that overserved, may sometimes share liability.
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Los accidentes por manejo bajo los efectos del alcohol y otras sustancias son demasiado comunes, a pesar de las severas leyes civiles y penales estatales y federales que intentan prevenir tales accidentes. Los casos criminales son perseguidos por la Oficina del Fiscal de Distrito y buscan probar la culpabilidad del acusado, lo que puede resultar en tiempo de cárcel, multas o suspensión de licencia. Los casos civiles, por otro lado, son presentados por la parte lesionada como resultado de la negligencia del conductor ebrio o bajo los efectos.
Las víctimas de accidentes por manejo bajo los efectos del alcohol tienen derecho a varios tipos de compensación, incluyendo daños económicos que cubren gastos médicos, salarios perdidos y daños a la propiedad; daños no económicos por dolor, sufrimiento y disminución de la calidad de vida; y, en algunos casos, daños punitivos destinados a penalizar comportamientos particularmente egregios.
A drunk driving crash may entitle you to punitive damages on top of your losses. Protection Law Group can build the strongest case for full compensation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The criminal case is brought by the state to punish the driver; your civil claim is separate and seeks compensation for your injuries and losses.
No. Your civil claim can proceed on its own timeline, though a criminal conviction can sometimes help support it.
Often these cases support punitive damages, which are meant to punish especially reckless conduct, in addition to compensation for your actual losses.
Sometimes. In limited situations a third party, such as an establishment that overserved an obviously intoxicated person, may share liability.
Generally two years from the date of the crash (Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1).
Sources
- California Courts Self-Help Guide, Lesiones Personales, https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/civil-lawsuit/personal-injury
- California Legislative Information, Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=335.1&lawCode=CCP
- California Legislative Information, Civil Code § 3294 (punitive damages), https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=3294&lawCode=CIV
- California Office of Traffic Safety, Impaired Driving, https://www.ots.ca.gov/
Disclaimer: This is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. It does not create an attorney-client relationship. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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