 |
 A new study by UC San Diego researchers suggests that even one drink with dinner may impair drivers and lead to a California DUI-related accident.
The study, published in this month's edition of the Addiction journal, concluded that "buzzed" drivers with a 0.01 percent blood alcohol concentration are significantly more likely to be involved in accidents that cause injuries than totally sober drivers.
To conduct the analysis, the study used data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, which records all persons in the U.S. involved in fatal vehicle accidents. The data covered the years from 1994 to 2008, covering all counties, every day of the week, and included measurements on blood-alcohol levels in 0.01 increments.
Here are a few key findings:
- With a blood alcohol level of 0.01 percent, there are 4.33 serious injuries for each nonserious injury in a car crash.
- For drivers with no detectable blood alcohol, the ratio is 3.17 serious injuries per each nonserious injury.
- Motor vehicle accidents are 36.6 percent more likely to be severe with a blood-alcohol reading of 0.01 percent than with an entirely sober driver.
- The relationship remained even when the results were adjusted for driver inattention and fatigue as well as certain times of day, week and month with higher accident severity.
- Compared to sober drivers, buzzed drivers are significantly more likely to speed, to be improperly seatbelted and to drive the striking vehicle.
- There is a strong 'dose-response' relationship for all three factors in relation to accident severity (e.g. the greater the BAC, the greater the average speed of the driver and the greater the severity of the accident).
The study acknowledged that individuals handle alcohol differently, causing some people to become impaired with a lower blood alcohol concentration than others.
Nonetheless, the study recommends lowering the legal limit, arguing that doing so could save lives, prevent serious injuries, and reduce financial and social costs associated with DUI accidents.
California drivers are encouraged to contact an experienced California DUI defense attorney if they are arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence in California.
A San Diego police officer has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Chula Vista.
According to San Diego 6, Officer William Johnson, a12-year department veteran, was off duty when he rear-ended a vehicle at a stop light on Telegraph Canyon Road. Johnson was arrested after causing a DUI-related accident that left other motorists with minor injuries. While the San Diego DUI case is pending, Johnson has been assigned to work a desk assignment. Johnson is the ninth member of his department to be facing criminal charges or be under investigation for possible misconduct
If you have been arrested for a San Diego County DUI, contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys as soon as possible so that you can get the best possible representation.
 According to the Ventura County Star, a 26-year-old Ventura man was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI after going the wrong way on Highway 101 and injuring himself and two others near Carpinteria.
The California Highway Patrol received reports about 8:35 p.m. on March 16 of a vehicle going the wrong way on northbound 101 near Casitas Pass Road and then of a collision involving four or five vehicles north of Bailard Avenue. A preliminary investigation by the CHP found the driver entered the freeway going the wrong way at Casitas Pass Road, sideswiped one car, hit two others, careened into the center divider and overturned several times.
The DUI suspect sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries, while a passenger in his vehicle sustained minor injuries. The driver of one of the vehicles had to be extricated and was taken to the hospital for a broken leg and hip, the CHP reported. The others involved in the crash were not injured.
When is a California DUI a Felony?
Under California's Vehicle Code Section 23153, "Any person who, while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, or under the combined influence of intoxicating liquor and any drug, drives a vehicle and when so driving does any act forbidden by law or neglects any duty imposed by law in the driving of such vehicle, which act or neglect proximately causes bodily injury to any person other than himself, is guilty of a felony."
If you or someone you know has been arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence in California, contact our California DUI attorneys today.
A 24 year old Norwalk woman was driving drunk when she was killed when she crashed her vehicle into a tow truck.
Alma Berenice Limon Arredondo was driving on southbound on the 710 freeway, just north of the 105 freeway when she crashed her 2005 Ford Mustang under the back of a tow vehicle that was carrying a truck. The female driver was pronounced dead on the scene while the tow vehicle driver, 34 year old David Celis, was not injured.
According to the Contra Costa Times, the female driver had been drinking with her boyfriend but after they got into an argument, she took off. The boyfriend followed her on the freeway in a separate vehicle and is being under investigation for chasing her at the time of the accident; the boyfriend has been arrested for driving under the influence.
Our OC DUI Law Firm sends their sincere condolences to the friends and family of Arredondo. If you have been arrested for a California DUI, contact our Orange County DUI Lawyers today.
A 27-year-old San Diego resident has been charged with suspicion of driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence.
According to SFGate, Nicholas Arthur Thibault lost control of his vehicle as he was exiting Interstate 805 and swerved off of the ramp. A transient was camping behind the bushes at the time of the accident when he was hit and killed. The young driver is being held without bail at the San Diego jail.
If you have been in a fatal DUI-related accident, contact our experienced and knowledgeable California DUI Lawyers to find out how we can help you.
James McFadden Jr., 57, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after officers watched him hit another car.
According to Chico ER, California Highway Patrol was on its way to intercept a vehicle that was said to be driving recklessly near Highways 149 and 70. Officers noticed a car matching the description taking the off ramp; once officers started to follow the vehicle, they watched McFadden crash his Mercury Mountaineer into a Ford Escape that was stopped at a stoplight. There were no injuries but minor damage to the vehicles. Officers had McFadden perform field sobriety tests and booked him into the Butte County Jail.
Contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys if you have been arrested for a DUI-related accident.
The driver of an 18-wheeler has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Studio City.
The semi-truck was heading eastbound on the 101 Freeway around 6:10am near Laurel Canyon when it hit a center divider before crashing into a minivan. According to JusticeNewsFlash.com, the crash caused the minivan driver to sustain moderate injuries and both the driver and the trucker were taken to the local hospital for treatment.
If you have caused a driving under the influence related accident, speak with a knowledgeable California DUI Defense Lawyer to find out more information on what you could be facing.
A Chico woman has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after she crashed and rolled her car.
Elizabeth Ann Holmes, 51, was driving on the Skyway just west of the Tuscan Ridge Golf when she leaned over to eat Chinese food and failed to realize there was an upcoming right turn. Holmes overcorrected but sent her car off of the road, causing it to overturn; she was wearing a seatbelt and suffered moderate injuries. According to ChicoER.com, Holmes was arrested for a California DUI with accident but was released for transportation to the local hospital.
If you or someone you know has been arrested for a DUI, contact our California DUI Defense Lawyer today for more information.
Late last month at the corner of Rockfield Boulevard and El Toro Road Henry Roy Buzina, 66, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Orange County when officers alleged he crashed into two vehicles. The other two vehicles, a Jeep and Porsche both reported minor damages. Buzina's blood alcohol level came back at nearly twice the legal limit.
If you are facing Orange County DUI charges the first call you should make is to a top drunk driving defense attorney who knows the law and will fight hard to get you the best possible outcome in your case. It is important to know that you only have ten calendar days to request a stay on the automatic suspension of your license. Contact our team of dedicated Orange County DUI defense lawyers within ten days of your arrest and we will contact the DMV for you.
Suzanne Carlson, 27 of Mission Viejo went to trial in Westminster for second-degree murder. Ms. Carlson who has three prior drunk driving charges is on trial with her fourth DUI after rear ending a semi which killed her passenger in January 2007. Ms. Carlson and Scott Turner were seen drinking for over 2 hours in a Rancho Santa Margarita restaurant when Ms. Carlson drove Turner's Infinite on the 91 freeway and crashed it into a Fed-Ex truck. Allegedly, her BAC was a .22% which is three times the legal limit according to prosecutors.
Deadly car accidents are shocking and devastating, especially if someone was driving while intoxicated. Gross vehicular manslaughter is a serious crime and it will affect your life forever and the families involved. It is important that you hire an attorney that dedicates his practice to DUI defense. If you or someone you know has been charged with felony DUI in Orange County, please contact us at 888-444-7210 for a free consultation.
The California Highway Patrol has released information regarding the fatal accident that occurred early Sunday morning on the I-10 freeway. A 42 year old woman was rear-ended by Thomas Vanauken from Anaheim while he was allegedly driving drunk. A witness to the accident indicated that Vanauken was travelling at more than 120 miles per hour when he collided with the 1995 Mitsubishi.
Vanauken faces a number of charges including gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, driving while intoxicated and causing injury or death. The 42 year old Ontario woman driving the Mitsubishi was pronounced dead shortly after being taken to the hospital. One of her passengers also suffered moderate injuries.
Fatal car accidents can affect your entire life. Especially if you are found to be under the influence of alcohol, the penalties can be devastating. The most important thing you can do if you are facing California DUI charges is hire a qualified Orange County Drunk Driving Defense Attorney.
Early last Friday a woman was being arrested for a hit-and-run crash and was about to undergo a blood test when she ended up stealing an ambulance. She reportedly slipped past security and got into the running ambulance. The woman than took the ambulance for a short drive, parking it in front of a house, claiming she was looking for her ex-boyfriend. No one was further hurt and the ambulance was not damaged. The woman who stole the ambulance is facing charges of driving under the influence, along with stealing a vehicle.
Driving under the influence in California is a difficult matter to deal with personally and professionally. With this legal matter, it is always in your best interest to have a DUI defense attorney working on your side to defend your rights. Our California drunk driving law firm knows what to expect in court on these matters, as well as how to best handle your specific case. You will want to get back to your normal life and work after a DUI, and with the help of our lawyers, you will soon be done with this difficult process.
An LAPD officer was killed in a motorcycle crash after drinking at a bar on the department's training academy campus. It is unclear as to whether or not the officer continued to drink at another bar, but the case is currently under investigation. It has been noted that the officer's blood alcohol content was over the legal limit when he was driving his motorcycle and crashed about 3 miles from the academy.
When a person chooses to drink and drive, then they are willingly putting their life and many other lives at risk. The tragic situation above is not uncommon and often other innocent victims are injured or killed. It's important to know not to drink and drive because injuries can range from minor accidents to broken bones and physical trauma to many deaths. Drinking and driving is not a wise choice to make and far too many people are victims of other's choice to drive while intoxicated.
Early on Tuesday morning, a possible DUI suspect hit and injured two Department of Water and Power employees in Los Feliz. The drunk driving accident occurred near Franklin Avenue and Canyon Drive where the workers suffered minor injuries due to the accident. Both workers were treated and released from the hospital, while the suspected DUI driver was taken into custody.
Injuries are an extremely common result of drunk driving accidents. Various injuries that can occur include broken bones, head trauma, internal bleeding and cuts when a person chooses to drink and drive. Sometimes injuries can be serious and change your physical abilities, and in worse cases, death can be a result. If you have suffered an injury or lost a loved one due to a drunk driver's negligence, then you should contact a drunk driving accident attorney for help.
Pamela Bach, who is recently divorced from David Hasselhoff, was pulled over this weekend and provided a blood alcohol level measurement of about .13 or .14 while the legal limit in California is .08. This is Bach's second California DUI, which means that she could be facing mandatory jail time. Her first case was finished in March 2009 to which she pled to no contest.
Drunk driving situations happen to many people, ranging from low blood alcohol contents to much higher ones like Bach above. In this case, an accident did not occur, but they often can in drunk driving situations.
California Highway Patrol out of Nevada County, California has released a statement that Seth Rinker, 18, was charged with felony drunk driving when he and two peers were involved in serious accident on Thursday night. A passenger was flown to a local hospital with broken bones and lacerations after Rinker allegedly made an unsafe turn, hitting a curb and crashing into a ditch. According to reports all of those in the vehicle were wearing seatbelts at the time of the accident and the other passengers suffered minor injuries. Rinker is being held on $25,000 bail at the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility.
Being involved in a California drunk driving accident can be terrifying and if there are injuries you could face felony charges. A felony California DUI charge could result in state prison time. Most often felony charges are reserved for accidents where great bodily injury occurred or for fourth offense DUI charges.
No matter what the circumstances of your California DUI, you need to contact a drunk driving defense attorney immediately. Especially if there is a felony involved and time is of the essence. Remember, you only have ten calendar days to contact the Department of Motor Vehicles to place a stay on the automatic suspension of your license. If you or someone you know has been involved in a drunk driving incident contact our dedicated team of California DUI Defense Attorneys today.
|
|
|
