Drunk Driving Accidents in San Diego

Despite the well-established risks of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, drunk drivers are responsible for thousands of injuries and deaths across the nation every year. In 2022, 13,524 people lost their lives because of drunk driving.

In California, drunk driving accounts for nearly one-third of all car accident fatalities. Cities like San Diego, which are hotspots for tourism and travel, see a significant number of the state’s DUI accidents.

According to state crash data, 229 drunk driving accidents were reported in the city of San Diego in 2023. As a result, at least 350 people were injured and two were killed.

That’s one drunk driving collision every 38 hours.

Why is Drunk Driving Dangerous?

Alcohol is a depressant, so it slows down your brain and body. The more alcohol a person consumes, the more things slow down.

In turn, it’s common for a person who has consumed alcohol to experience:

• Impaired motor function
• Reduced reaction times
• Blurred vision
• Drowsiness
• Confusion
• Memory problems
• Poor judgment

None of these things are great qualities in a person operating a motor vehicle. When a driver has consumed alcohol before getting behind the wheel, they’re more likely to:

• Lose control of the vehicle
• Have difficulty maintaining a lane of traffic
• Speed
• Become distracted
• Run red lights
• Drive on the wrong side of the road
• Make illegal or unsafe turns

Any one of these actions can significantly increase the chances of causing a car accident, especially in a busy city like San Diego. Unfortunately, drivers are likely to do many of these things when they’re intoxicated.

What Evidence Can Help Me Recover Compensation After a Drunk Driving Crash in San Diego?

When a driver makes the decision to get behind the wheel after a few drinks and causes an accident, it’s considered negligence. In California, victims of drunk driving accidents have the right to sue a negligent driver for crash-related damages, including medical bills, disability, emotional distress, property damage, and pain and suffering.

You’ll need compelling evidence to help you win your drunk driving accident lawsuit, which may include:

• Blood and/or breathalyzer test results documenting the driver’s Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) at the time of the crash
• Results of a field sobriety test conducted at the scene of the crash
• Police reports indicating citations for drunk driving and/or officer opinions as to driver intoxication
• Eyewitness statements
• Testimony from expert witnesses and specialists
• Video footage of the collision

Don’t stress out about how to get compensation from a drunk driver or another liable party after a crash in San Diego.

Choose Singleton Schreiber, and count on our award-winning car accident attorneys in San Diego to conduct a prompt investigation, speak with witnesses, gather key pieces of evidence, and build a compelling legal claim that helps you not only win, but maximize your financial recovery.

Call our San Diego, California, law office today to discuss your drunk driving accident case and discover how our award-winning San Diego injury lawyers can help you fight to make things right.