Orange County DUI Accident Defense Lawyers

Who pays the damages that result from an accident that was caused by someone driving under the influence of alcohol? In these situations, several factors come into play, but in most cases, as long as someone possessed current car insurance coverage at the time of the accident, an insurance company will pay these damages.

However, certain insurance policies have clauses that exclude the insurance company from paying for damages when an accident is the result of drunk driving in Orange County. Ultimately, it is crucial to know what your insurance coverage entails before, and especially after, an accident occurs. Overall, if you are convicted of causing a car accident while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you will end up paying significantly in the long run. While the claim will be made under your insurance coverage, you will need to pay all deductibles, and as a result, your insurance rates will likely skyrocket.

A DUI conviction in California can not only carry with it serious legal penalties, but you can also be penalized or dropped altogether by your auto insurance company as well. After being convicted of causing a drunk driving accident, you will need to obtain high risk drivers auto insurance, which can be very expensive. Many auto insurance companies, including several major insurers, do not offer this type of insurance policy, so you may have to go through the hassle of changing insurance carriers if your provider does not offer the insurance you now need following a DUI conviction. As with any insurance policies, different insurers offer different rates, even on high-risk policies, so shop around to find the best deal to save money.

When you are involved in a car accident associated with driving under the influence, it is important you contact your insurance agent to learn the specific details of your policy in order to determine what paperwork you need to complete and submit, whether or not the company will even continue to insure you, and how severe the rate will increase if you are able to stay on.

Being accused of drunk driving in Orange County can be a very stressful situation, not to mention it can quickly become very complicated. In addition to insurance issues, an accident can result in a felony charge rather than a misdemeanor if the accident resulted in injuries to another party. If you are convicted of causing a California DUI accident, longer jail sentences are possible than with a normal DUI, particularly if you have a prior drunk driving conviction. Life-threatening or fatal injuries caused by the drunk driving accident can also result in thousands of dollars in fines and even years in prison. You may also face costly litigation and damages payments awarded to the injured party.

At Takakjian & Sitkoff, LLP, our experienced Orange County DUI accident attorneys will carefully examine the circumstances of your case and provide you with the strongest possible defense, based upon the specific details of your DUI. Our lawyers have experience as former DUI prosecutors. We also have prior experience as DUI arrest and prosecution procedure instructors to local law enforcement. With this extensive knowledge, our attorneys have a unique perspective of DUI law, providing out clients with solid legal counsel and representation. Call our law offices at 866-299-4111 to have us get started on defending your legal rights. We offer free consultations.