Wrongful Death Lawyers Explore Accidental Deaths Caused by Drunk Drivers

Car accidents occur everyday, but the ones caused by inebriated drivers prove to be the most fatal. Approximately one in three car accidents in the United States involves a drunk driver. In California alone, death caused by alcohol-impaired driving accounted for 29% of the state’s traffic fatalities in 2014. A wrongful death claim can be filed to hold the responsible party accountable for their actions.


Both a Criminal and Civil Case

Though primarily a civil case, a wrongful death claim can run parallel to a criminal case in which the death resulted from a person’s deliberate, criminal act. This is especially true in fatal accidents caused by an impaired driver, commonly known as DUI (Driving Under the Influence) in legal terms. In this case, the driver may face both criminal charges and civil lawsuits. Read more from this blog: http://bit.ly/2vnmS55