Sunnyvale Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer
Drinking Made Them Dangerous. Evidence Makes Them Pay.
Proving a driver was drunk is only half of a DUI injury claim; you also have to show their impairment caused the crash. Our attorneys help Sunnyvale victims and families build both sides of the case.
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Getting Behind the Wheel Drunk Is Reckless. The Law Gives You Recourse.
Despite years of effort to get impaired drivers off the road, drunk driving remains a serious danger. Alcohol slows a driver’s reactions and reflexes and blurs their vision. An intoxicated driver is less likely to notice a hazard, and less able to act quickly enough to avoid it.
The results are often severe. People hit by drunk drivers suffer broken bones, burns, spinal cord injuries and paralysis, brain injuries, internal organ damage, and amputations. Some don’t survive.
Choosing to drive after drinking over the legal limit puts every innocent person on the road at risk. If you or someone you love was hurt by that choice, you have every right to expect the driver to pay for the harm. You may have a claim if:
The driver who hit you was arrested, tested, or suspected of drinking
You were injured as a driver, passenger, pedestrian, or cyclist
You lost a family member in an alcohol-related crash
The consultation is free, and you pay nothing unless we win.
After a Drunk Driver Hits You in Sunnyvale
Call 911 and say you suspect the driver is impaired.
Police can then investigate and test the driver while the evidence still exists.
Stay away from the other driver.
Don’t argue or try to stop them from leaving. Note the car and plate, and let officers handle them.
Remember what you saw before the crash.
Speeding, weaving, a missed signal, or a late reaction helps show how the drinking caused the collision.
Photograph the scene.
Vehicle positions, damage, skid marks or the lack of them, and road conditions can all be used to reconstruct the crash.
Get medical treatment right away.
Serious injuries don’t always show at first, and prompt records tie them to the crash.
Call a lawyer before any insurer.
We request the police report and test results and track the criminal case so its evidence supports your claim.
What a DUI Crash Claim Can Recover
Medical care for serious injuries
Emergency care, surgery, burn and spinal treatment, rehabilitation, and future care.
Lost income
Wages lost while you recover, and future earnings if your injuries prevent you from returning to work.
Pain and suffering
The physical pain, emotional distress, and life changes that follow a violent crash.
Wrongful death damages
When a drunk driver takes a life, the family can seek compensation for their loss.
Proving the Drinking Caused the Crash
It’s tempting to think a DUI arrest wins the case on its own. It doesn’t. You must show the other driver was under the influence and that their conduct caused the collision and your injuries. We build both parts with:
- The police report, alcohol test results, and arrest details
- Eyewitness testimony about the driver’s behavior before and after the crash
- Photographs and documentation of the scene and the vehicles
- Accident scene reconstruction showing how the crash unfolded
- Expert witnesses who can explain the evidence and the effects of impairment
The good news for victims: a civil claim requires a lower standard of proof than a criminal case. Evidence of intoxication, combined with the driving that led to the crash, can be enough to establish liability even if the criminal case is still pending, or never results in a conviction.
California DUI Law and Your Injury Claim
Legal limits are strict
Drivers 21 and older may not drive with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 percent or more. Drivers under 21 may not drive with a BAC of 0.01 percent or more.
Drivers have already agreed to be tested
Under California’s implied consent law (Vehicle Code §23612), licensed drivers consent to a breath or blood test when an officer suspects impairment. Those results can become evidence in your claim.
Your claim doesn't depend on the criminal case
A civil award doesn’t turn on whether the driver is convicted. A DUI conviction, though, can provide additional evidence of fault.
Two years to file
You generally have two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit, and as little as six months if a government agency is involved.
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Sunnyvale Drunk Driving Accident FAQs
Isn't a DUI arrest enough to prove my case?
Not by itself. You also need to show the driver’s conduct caused the crash and your injuries. An arrest and test results are strong evidence, and we add witness accounts, scene evidence, and reconstruction to connect the drinking to the collision.
Do I have to wait for the criminal case to finish?
No. Your civil claim runs separately, and it doesn’t depend on the outcome of the criminal case. A conviction can add evidence of fault, but you can pursue compensation while the prosecution is pending.
What if the driver is never convicted?
You can still recover. A civil claim requires a lower standard of proof than a criminal case, so evidence of intoxication and the driving that caused the crash can be enough.
How do I get the driver's blood or breath test results?
California drivers consent to testing when an officer suspects impairment, so results often exist. We request the police report and related records as part of building your claim.
What is the legal limit in California?
For drivers 21 and older, 0.08 percent blood alcohol content. For drivers under 21, 0.01 percent.
Can I get punitive damages from a drunk driver?
Possibly. In some drunk driving cases, California allows damages meant to punish the driver on top of compensation for your losses. We’ll tell you whether your case may qualify.
How long do I have to file?
Generally two years from the date of injury. Claims involving a government agency can be due within six months.
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Test results, witness memories, and scene evidence are easiest to secure early. Call now or send the form; we respond fast, 24/7, in English, Spanish, or Korean. Your consultation is free and confidential. No fee unless we win.
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San Jose, CA 95126
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