When an impaired driver injures you, you need a legal team that takes the time to understand what happened and prepares your case with purpose. Drunk driving car accidents in Sacramento require careful review of the evidence and the personal impact of the collision. We listen to your concerns and investigate the circumstances while preparing every case for trial.
Our trial attorneys provide personal representation from the beginning of your claim. Your auto accident attorney will review the facts and explain the options for your situation. We will meet you at home when needed because injuries after a serious crash can affect your ability to handle daily tasks.
A civil claim involving a drunk driver is based on negligence. California Vehicle Code § 23152 prohibits driving under the influence, and evidence of impairment can support a claim that the driver failed to use reasonable care. Our approach to a Sacramento drunk driving car crash claim focuses on gathering evidence that shows how the collision occurred and how your injuries have affected your life.
If you are involved in a crash, contacting emergency services and police should be a priority. Responders who come to the scene can document conditions and help secure evidence. Officers may also conduct a traffic collision investigation, and their report can help present the facts to insurers and in litigation.
The steps you take after a collision can influence your Sacramento DUI car crash injury case. Preserve available information about the crash, and follow your medical provider’s recommendations. Avoid making statements to insurers before you understand your legal position, and let us examine the records and the circumstances surrounding the other driver’s conduct.
Drunk driving can also raise issues beyond ordinary negligence. Because impaired driving can demonstrate conscious disregard for safety, punitive damages may be available when there is clear and convincing evidence of malice under California Civil Code § 3294. The California Supreme Court addressed punitive damages involving intoxicated drivers in Taylor v. Superior Court, recognizing that specific circumstances can support such a claim.
Timing matters after a collision involving an impaired driver. Under California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1, you must generally file a personal injury claim within two years, but claims involving a government entity can require action within a shorter six-month period. We move promptly to protect your Sacramento DUI car accident claim.
California generally does not impose liability on a business or social host that provides alcohol, an immunity set out in California Business and Professions Code § 25602. A limited exception applies when someone furnishes alcohol to an obviously intoxicated minor under California Bus. and Prof. Code § 25602.1. We review the facts of your collision to identify the parties and legal issues involved.
Drunk driving crashes can involve complex questions about fault and available damages. We take the time to prepare your claim carefully and provide direct communication throughout the process. The full impact of drunk driving car accidents in Sacramento deserves a careful, trial-ready review.
The Law Office of Brian H. Turner, PC represents injured people with a trial-focused approach. Contact us today to discuss your collision and learn how we will evaluate the circumstances surrounding your injury.
Call now for your free consultation and talk with one of our attorneys today.
TALK TO AN ATTORNEY →
Law Office of Brian H. Turner
N/a
© Law Office of Brian H. Turner. 2026 | All rights reserved.
