When a loved one is lost in a tragic car accident, many families seek answers about why the accident happened. In cases involving a drunk driver, families may sue for wrongful death. In one case, a California family is suing the workplace of the driver in question, stating the employer could have prevented the accident. […]

Drunk driving has long been a problem in the United States. Moreover, it is a highly researched and well-documented problem. There is no dispute that drunk driving is dangerous and deadly. But marijuana, on the other hand, remains a problem, in part, because its effects on driving ability are a matter of significant debate. It […]

It is important to accurately quantify accident and fatality statistics. These data inform things like public policy decisions, laws and safety initiatives. They also provide important benchmarks showing whether or not these efforts are effective. We know that drunk driving is a major problem in California and across the United States. This fact has been […]

After a serious or fatal accident, determining legal liability can sometimes be tricky. If a drunk driver strikes and kills a pedestrian, for example, there is little doubt that the drunk driver bears liability. But if he was drinking and driving while on the job or at a company-sponsored event where alcohol was served, it […]

Each year, countless Californians flock to the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas. What started as a music festival has expanded to include a technology showcase that attracts some of best and brightest from Silicon Valley and other parts of California. Sadly, a group of South by Southwest attendees was injured and two people […]

Despite California’s strict laws against drunk driving, the rates of death and injury associated with driving under the influence remain tragically high. If you are a social drinker, chances are good that you would never knowingly put yourself or others at risk by driving legally drunk. That is, with a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent […]

Moving on after losing a loved one can be difficult. Family members grieving the loss of a loved one in an accident caused by a drunk driver may see emotional, financial and personal issues as barriers to a more positive future. Legal channels exist so that these individuals can seek monetary compensation for loss, pain […]

Summertime is one of the most dangerous times to be out on California’s roads, and the Fourth of July holiday weekend is actually one of the deadliest times to be out there. This is, in part, due to an increased number of people drinking and driving during the summer and over the holiday. Law enforcement […]

Americans have a love affair with alcohol. We associate it with nearly every major holiday and celebration; we drink it while watching sports; and social rituals surrounding drinking are almost too numerous to count. For the most part, enjoyment of alcohol is just fine. Many of us can drink in moderation and make beer, wine […]