When a person causes an auto accident while driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, he/she will face severe legal consequences. Driving under the influence not only endangers the life of the driver, but may also severely injure or kill another passenger, driver, or pedestrian.
Driving under the influence continues to be a serious epidemic in California. DUI accidents cause extensive property damage, as well as severe bodily harm and death. Every fifteen minutes a driver, passenger, or pedestrian is killed in an alcohol-related car accident.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 17,602 reported DUI-related fatalities in the United States in 2006. California has one of the highest rates of DUI-related fatalities with a total of 1,779 fatalities in 2006.
Our attorneys handle DUI cases throughout Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley to include the following cities and courts:
Individuals convicted of drunk driving may face jail time, probation, rehabilitation, community service, suspension or revocation of his/her driver’s license, heavy fines, or increased insurance costs. The severity of these DUI penalties increases in the event of an accident, and continues to increase even more when the accident results in the injury or death of another person. In addition to DUI charges, the responsible driver of DUI accident may be charged for vehicular manslaughter or second degree murder as well.
Contact Los Angeles DUI Accident Attorneys
If you are responsible for a DUI-related accident, the most important thing you can do is hire an experienced and talented DUI defense attorney. The Hedding Law Firm specializes in this area of law and can provide you with the exceptional expertise and aggressive negotiation needed to secure a favorable outcome. During this time, it is exceedingly important to hire legal representation that has a clear understanding of DUI law, and is not afraid to fight on your behalf or protect your best interest.
At the Hedding Law Firm, our attorneys are 100% dedicated to achieving a successful outcome for their clients, and will exhaust all possible means to do so. If you or your loved one is in need of a highly trained Los Angeles DUI defense attorney, contact the Hedding Law Firm today! |