{"id":46294,"date":"2023-08-09T06:47:54","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T06:47:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ikz.emg.mybluehost.me\/?p=46294"},"modified":"2026-04-04T09:19:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T09:19:47","slug":"que-sucede-si-resulto-herido-en-un-accidente-con-un-conductor-ebrio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/what-if-i-am-injured-in-an-accident-with-a-drunk-driver\/","title":{"rendered":"What If I Am Injured In An Accident With A Drunk Driver?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"46294\" class=\"elementor elementor-46294\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a5a662 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2a5a662\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d10561 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"0d10561\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- =========================\n     LEGAL KNOWLEDGE HUB ARTICLE \u2013 SCRANTON LAW FIRM\n     TEMPLATE: Knowledge Hub Article v1\n     PAGE: What If I Am Injured in an Accident with a Drunk Driver?\n     SLUG: \/what-if-i-am-injured-in-an-accident-with-a-drunk-driver\/\n     ========================= -->\n\n<!-- \nSEO METADATA (Add to WordPress\/Yoast):\n\nTitle Tag: Injured by a Drunk Driver in California? What to Do Next\nMeta Description: Learn what to do after a drunk driving accident in California, what compensation may be available, and what steps can protect your injury claim.\nCanonical URL: https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/what-if-i-am-injured-in-an-accident-with-a-drunk-driver\/\n-->\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Article\",\n      \"headline\": \"What If I Am Injured in an Accident with a Drunk Driver?\",\n      \"description\": \"Learn what to do after a drunk driving accident in California, what compensation may be available, and what steps can protect your injury claim.\",\n      \"datePublished\": \"2024-01-15T08:00:00-07:00\",\n      \"dateModified\": \"2026-04-04T08:00:00-07:00\",\n      \"author\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n        \"name\": \"Scranton Law Firm\",\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/#organization\"\n      },\n      \"publisher\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n        \"name\": \"Scranton Law Firm\",\n        \"logo\": {\n          \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n          \"url\": \"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Scranton_Law_Firm_Logo.svg\"\n        },\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/#organization\"\n      },\n      \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n        \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/what-if-i-am-injured-in-an-accident-with-a-drunk-driver\/\"\n      },\n      \"about\": [\n        { \"@type\": \"Thing\", \"name\": \"Drunk driving accident\" },\n        { \"@type\": \"Thing\", \"name\": \"DUI accident injury claim\" },\n        { \"@type\": \"Thing\", \"name\": \"California personal injury law\" },\n        { \"@type\": \"Thing\", \"name\": \"Punitive damages\" },\n        { \"@type\": \"Place\", \"name\": \"California\" }\n      ],\n      \"keywords\": [\n        \"injured by drunk driver California\",\n        \"DUI accident claim California\",\n        \"what to do after drunk driving accident\",\n        \"drunk driver accident compensation\",\n        \"California DUI accident lawyer\"\n      ]\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n      \"itemListElement\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n          \"position\": 1,\n          \"name\": \"Home\",\n          \"item\": \"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/\"\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n          \"position\": 2,\n          \"name\": \"Legal Knowledge Hub\",\n          \"item\": \"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/legal-knowledge-hub\/\"\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n          \"position\": 3,\n          \"name\": \"Drunk Driving Accidents\"\n        }\n      ]\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n      \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"What should I do immediately after an accident with a drunk driver?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Call 911, get medical help, report the crash to police, document the scene, gather witness information, and avoid discussing fault with the other driver. A police report and early medical documentation can be critical.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Can I sue a drunk driver for my injuries in California?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes. If a drunk driver caused your injuries, you may bring a personal injury claim seeking compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and potentially punitive damages depending on the facts.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"What damages can I recover after a drunk driving accident?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"You may be able to recover medical expenses, future treatment costs, lost income, loss of earning capacity, property damage, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and in some cases punitive damages.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Does a criminal DUI case help my injury claim?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"It can. A DUI arrest, toxicology evidence, or criminal conviction may help support the civil injury claim, but the criminal case and the injury case are separate proceedings.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"What if I was partially at fault for the crash?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"California follows comparative fault rules, so you may still recover compensation even if you were partly responsible, although your recovery may be reduced by your share of fault.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"How long do I have to file a drunk driving accident claim in California?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"In most cases, the deadline is two years from the date of the accident. Claims involving a government entity may have much shorter deadlines.\"\n          }\n        }\n      ]\n    }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script>\n\n<style>\n  :root {\n    --slf-red: #C02C26;\n    --slf-gold: #D4AF37;\n    --slf-dark: #0f0f0f;\n    --slf-gray: #555555;\n    --slf-light-gray: #f8f8f8;\n    --slf-border: #e0e0e0;\n    --font-main: inherit;\n  }\n\n  .slf-knowledge-article * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }\n  .slf-knowledge-article { font-family: var(--font-main); color: #111; background: #fff; line-height: 1.7; }\n\n  .slf-knowledge-hero {\n    background: #fff;\n    padding: 80px 20px 50px;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\n  }\n  .slf-knowledge-hero-wrap {\n    max-width: 800px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n  }\n\n  .slf-knowledge-breadcrumb {\n    font-size: 0.8rem;\n    color: #888;\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 8px;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n  }\n  .slf-knowledge-breadcrumb a { color: var(--slf-red); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; }\n  .slf-knowledge-breadcrumb a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }\n\n  .slf-knowledge-meta {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 20px;\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n  }\n  .slf-knowledge-category {\n    display: inline-block;\n    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);\n    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);\n    color: var(--slf-gold);\n    padding: 5px 14px;\n    border-radius: 4px;\n    font-size: 0.7rem;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter-spacing: 1.5px;\n  }\n  .slf-knowledge-reading-time {\n    font-size: 0.85rem;\n    color: #666;\n    font-weight: 600;\n  }\n\n  .slf-knowledge-hero h1 {\n    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.4rem);\n    font-weight: 900;\n    color: #111 !important;\n    line-height: 1.2;\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\n    letter-spacing: -0.5px;\n  }\n\n  .slf-knowledge-summary {\n    font-size: 1.15rem;\n    color: #444;\n    line-height: 1.7;\n    padding: 20px 25px;\n    background: var(--slf-light-gray);\n    border-left: 4px solid var(--slf-gold);\n    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;\n  }\n\n  .slf-toc {\n    max-width: 800px;\n    margin: 40px auto;\n    padding: 0 20px;\n  }\n  .slf-toc-card {\n    background: #fff;\n    border: 1px solid var(--slf-border);\n    border-radius: 10px;\n    overflow: hidden;\n  }\n  .slf-toc-header {\n    background: var(--slf-dark);\n    padding: 16px 22px;\n    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--slf-gold);\n  }\n  .slf-toc-header h2 {\n    font-size: 0.8rem;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    color: #fff !important;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter-spacing: 2px;\n    margin: 0;\n  }\n  .slf-toc-body {\n    padding: 20px 22px;\n  }\n  .slf-toc-list {\n    list-style: none;\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\n    gap: 12px;\n  }\n  .slf-toc-list li a {\n    display: block;\n    font-size: 0.9rem;\n    color: #333;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    padding: 10px 14px;\n    background: var(--slf-light-gray);\n    border-radius: 6px;\n    transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;\n    font-weight: 600;\n  }\n  .slf-toc-list li a:hover {\n    background: var(--slf-red);\n    color: #fff;\n  }\n\n  .slf-knowledge-content {\n    padding: 50px 20px 60px;\n    background: #fff;\n  }\n  .slf-knowledge-content-wrap {\n    max-width: 800px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n  }\n\n  .slf-knowledge-content h2 {\n    font-size: 1.5rem;\n    font-weight: 900;\n    color: #111 !important;\n    margin: 50px 0 20px;\n    padding-top: 30px;\n    border-top: 1px solid #eee;\n  }\n  .slf-knowledge-content h2:first-of-type {\n    margin-top: 0;\n    padding-top: 0;\n    border-top: none;\n  }\n\n  .slf-knowledge-content h3 {\n    font-size: 1.2rem;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    color: #111;\n    margin: 35px 0 15px;\n  }\n\n  .slf-knowledge-content p {\n    font-size: 1.05rem;\n    color: #444;\n    margin-bottom: 18px;\n    line-height: 1.75;\n  }\n\n  .slf-knowledge-content a {\n    color: var(--slf-red);\n    text-decoration: none;\n    font-weight: 600;\n  }\n  .slf-knowledge-content a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }\n\n  .slf-knowledge-content ul, .slf-knowledge-content ol {\n    margin: 20px 0;\n    padding-left: 0;\n    list-style: none;\n  }\n  .slf-knowledge-content li {\n    position: relative;\n    padding-left: 28px;\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\n    font-size: 1rem;\n    color: #444;\n    line-height: 1.65;\n  }\n  .slf-knowledge-content li::before {\n    content: '';\n    position: absolute;\n    left: 0;\n    top: 8px;\n    width: 10px;\n    height: 10px;\n    background: var(--slf-gold);\n    border-radius: 50%;\n  }\n\n  .slf-key-takeaway {\n    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);\n    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);\n    border-radius: 10px;\n    padding: 24px 28px;\n    margin: 30px 0;\n  }\n  .slf-key-takeaway-label {\n    font-size: 0.7rem;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    color: var(--slf-gold);\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter-spacing: 2px;\n    margin-bottom: 10px;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 6px;\n  }\n  .slf-key-takeaway-label svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; fill: var(--slf-gold); }\n  .slf-key-takeaway p { font-size: 1rem; color: #333; margin-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.65; }\n\n  .slf-warning-box {\n    background: rgba(192, 44, 38, 0.05);\n    border: 1px solid rgba(192, 44, 38, 0.2);\n    border-radius: 10px;\n    padding: 24px 28px;\n    margin: 30px 0;\n  }\n  .slf-warning-box-label {\n    font-size: 0.7rem;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    color: var(--slf-red);\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter-spacing: 2px;\n    margin-bottom: 10px;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 6px;\n  }\n  .slf-warning-box-label svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; fill: var(--slf-red); }\n  .slf-warning-box p { font-size: 1rem; color: #444; margin-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.65; }\n\n  .slf-stats-grid {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\n    gap: 20px;\n    margin: 30px 0;\n  }\n  .slf-stat-card {\n    background: var(--slf-light-gray);\n    border-radius: 10px;\n    padding: 22px 20px;\n    border-left: 4px solid var(--slf-gold);\n  }\n  .slf-stat-number {\n    font-size: 1.8rem;\n    font-weight: 900;\n    color: var(--slf-dark);\n    line-height: 1;\n    margin-bottom: 8px;\n  }\n  .slf-stat-label {\n    font-size: 0.9rem;\n    color: #555;\n    line-height: 1.5;\n  }\n  .slf-stat-source {\n    font-size: 0.75rem;\n    color: #999;\n    margin-top: 8px;\n    font-style: italic;\n  }\n\n  .slf-legal-code {\n    background: var(--slf-dark);\n    border-radius: 10px;\n    padding: 25px 28px;\n    margin: 30px 0;\n    border-top: 3px solid var(--slf-gold);\n  }\n  .slf-legal-code-label {\n    font-size: 0.7rem;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    color: var(--slf-gold);\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter-spacing: 2px;\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\n  }\n  .slf-legal-code blockquote {\n    font-size: 0.95rem;\n    color: #ccc;\n    line-height: 1.7;\n    margin: 0;\n    padding-left: 20px;\n    border-left: 3px solid var(--slf-gold);\n    font-style: italic;\n  }\n  .slf-legal-code cite {\n    display: block;\n    font-size: 0.8rem;\n    color: #888;\n    margin-top: 12px;\n    font-style: normal;\n  }\n\n  .slf-checklist {\n    background: #fff;\n    border: 1px solid var(--slf-border);\n    border-radius: 10px;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    margin: 30px 0;\n  }\n  .slf-checklist-header {\n    background: var(--slf-dark);\n    padding: 16px 22px;\n    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--slf-gold);\n  }\n  .slf-checklist-header h3 {\n    font-size: 1rem;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    color: #fff !important;\n    margin: 0;\n  }\n  .slf-checklist-body {\n    padding: 22px;\n  }\n  .slf-checklist-item {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: flex-start;\n    gap: 14px;\n    padding: 12px 0;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\n  }\n  .slf-checklist-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .slf-checklist-icon {\n    width: 22px;\n    height: 22px;\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n    margin-top: 2px;\n  }\n  .slf-checklist-icon svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; fill: var(--slf-gold); }\n  .slf-checklist-text {\n    font-size: 0.95rem;\n    color: #333;\n    line-height: 1.55;\n  }\n  .slf-checklist-text strong { color: #111; }\n\n  .slf-knowledge-faq {\n    padding: 60px 20px;\n    background: var(--slf-light-gray);\n    border-top: 1px solid #eee;\n  }\n  .slf-knowledge-faq-wrap {\n    max-width: 800px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n  }\n  .slf-knowledge-faq h2 {\n    font-size: 1.6rem;\n    font-weight: 900;\n    color: #111 !important;\n    margin-bottom: 25px;\n  }\n\n  .slf-faq-item {\n    background: #fff;\n    border: 1px solid var(--slf-border);\n    border-radius: 10px;\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\n    overflow: hidden;\n  }\n  .slf-faq-question {\n    padding: 20px 22px;\n    font-size: 1rem;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #111;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    display: flex;\n    justify-content: space-between;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 16px;\n    transition: background 0.2s ease;\n  }\n  .slf-faq-question:hover { background: #fafafa; }\n  .slf-faq-question svg {\n    width: 18px;\n    height: 18px;\n    fill: #999;\n    transition: transform 0.3s ease;\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n  }\n  .slf-faq-item.is-open .slf-faq-question svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }\n  .slf-faq-answer {\n    padding: 0 22px 20px;\n    font-size: 0.95rem;\n    color: #555;\n    line-height: 1.7;\n    display: none;\n  }\n  .slf-faq-item.is-open .slf-faq-answer { display: block; }\n\n  .slf-knowledge-related {\n    padding: 60px 20px;\n    background: #fff;\n    border-top: 1px solid #eee;\n  }\n  .slf-knowledge-related-wrap {\n    max-width: 900px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n  }\n  .slf-knowledge-related h2 {\n    font-size: 1.4rem;\n    font-weight: 900;\n    color: #111 !important;\n    margin-bottom: 25px;\n    text-align: center;\n  }\n  .slf-related-grid {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\n    gap: 20px;\n  }\n  .slf-related-card {\n    background: #fff;\n    border: 1px solid var(--slf-border);\n    border-radius: 10px;\n    padding: 24px;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;\n  }\n  .slf-related-card:hover {\n    transform: translateY(-3px);\n    border-color: var(--slf-red);\n    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\n  }\n  .slf-related-label {\n    font-size: 0.7rem;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter-spacing: 1.5px;\n    margin-bottom: 10px;\n  }\n  .slf-related-label.practice { color: var(--slf-red); }\n  .slf-related-label.knowledge { color: var(--slf-gold); }\n  .slf-related-label.resources { color: #555; }\n  .slf-related-title {\n    font-size: 1.05rem;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    color: #111;\n    margin-bottom: 8px;\n    line-height: 1.35;\n  }\n  .slf-related-desc {\n    font-size: 0.85rem;\n    color: #666;\n    line-height: 1.55;\n  }\n\n  .slf-knowledge-disclaimer {\n    padding: 25px 20px;\n    background: var(--slf-light-gray);\n    border-top: 1px solid var(--slf-border);\n  }\n  .slf-knowledge-disclaimer-wrap {\n    max-width: 800px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n  }\n  .slf-knowledge-disclaimer p {\n    font-size: 0.8rem;\n    color: #888;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n    margin: 0;\n  }\n  .slf-knowledge-disclaimer strong {\n    color: #666;\n  }\n\n  .slf-knowledge-cta {\n    padding: 70px 20px;\n    background: var(--slf-dark);\n    text-align: center;\n  }\n  .slf-knowledge-cta-wrap {\n    max-width: 650px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n  }\n  .slf-knowledge-cta-rule {\n    width: 60px;\n    height: 3px;\n    background: var(--slf-gold);\n    border: none;\n    margin: 0 auto 25px;\n  }\n  .slf-knowledge-cta h2 {\n    font-size: 1.8rem;\n    font-weight: 900;\n    color: #fff !important;\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\n    line-height: 1.25;\n  }\n  .slf-knowledge-cta-sub {\n    font-size: 1.05rem;\n    color: #888;\n    margin-bottom: 25px;\n  }\n  .slf-knowledge-cta-phone {\n    font-size: 1.7rem;\n    font-weight: 900;\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\n  }\n  .slf-knowledge-cta-phone a { color: var(--slf-gold); text-decoration: none; }\n  .slf-knowledge-cta-btn {\n    display: inline-block;\n    background: var(--slf-red);\n    color: #fff !important;\n    padding: 16px 45px;\n    border-radius: 6px;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter-spacing: 1px;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;\n  }\n  .slf-knowledge-cta-btn:hover {\n    background: #a0241f;\n    transform: translateY(-2px);\n    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(192, 44, 38, 0.3);\n  }\n  .slf-knowledge-cta-trust {\n    font-size: 0.85rem;\n    color: #666;\n    margin-top: 18px;\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 768px) {\n    .slf-knowledge-hero { padding: 60px 20px 40px; }\n    .slf-knowledge-meta { gap: 12px; }\n    .slf-toc-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .slf-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .slf-related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"slf-knowledge-article\">\n\n  <!-- HERO -->\n  <section class=\"slf-knowledge-hero\">\n    <div class=\"slf-knowledge-hero-wrap\">\n      <nav class=\"slf-knowledge-breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\">\n        <a href=\"\/\">Home<\/a>\n        <span>\u203a<\/span>\n        <a href=\"\/legal-knowledge-hub\/\">Legal Knowledge Hub<\/a>\n        <span>\u203a<\/span>\n        <span>Drunk Driving Accidents<\/span>\n      <\/nav>\n\n      <div class=\"slf-knowledge-meta\">\n        <span class=\"slf-knowledge-category\">DUI Accident Claims<\/span>\n        <span class=\"slf-knowledge-reading-time\">9 min read<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <h1>What If I Am Injured in an Accident with a Drunk Driver?<\/h1>\n\n      <p class=\"slf-knowledge-summary\">Being hit by a drunk driver can turn an ordinary crash into something much more traumatic. When alcohol impairment played a role, the legal claim may be stronger, the evidence may be more serious, and you may have additional paths to compensation beyond a standard car accident case.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- TABLE OF CONTENTS -->\n  <div class=\"slf-toc\">\n    <div class=\"slf-toc-card\">\n      <div class=\"slf-toc-header\">\n        <h2>In This Article<\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"slf-toc-body\">\n        <ul class=\"slf-toc-list\">\n          <li><a href=\"#your-rights\">Your Rights After a Drunk Driving Crash<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#steps-after-crash\">What to Do After the Crash<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#compensation\">Compensation You May Be Able to Recover<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#criminal-vs-civil\">Criminal DUI Case vs. Civil Injury Claim<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#lasting-effects\">The Lasting Physical and Emotional Effects<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#deadlines\">Deadlines and Legal Timing<\/a><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- MAIN CONTENT -->\n  <article class=\"slf-knowledge-content\">\n    <div class=\"slf-knowledge-content-wrap\">\n\n      <h2 id=\"your-rights\">Your Rights After a Drunk Driving Crash<\/h2>\n\n      <p>After a collision with an intoxicated driver, your most immediate right is the right to protect your health. That means getting emergency care, follow-up treatment, and a clear medical record of your injuries. But your rights do not stop there. You also have the right to pursue a civil claim against the impaired driver and seek compensation for the losses the crash caused.<\/p>\n\n      <p>In California, a driver who gets behind the wheel while impaired may face criminal DUI charges, but that criminal case does not compensate you for your medical bills, time away from work, pain, or emotional trauma. A separate civil claim is how injured victims pursue financial recovery.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"slf-key-takeaway\">\n        <div class=\"slf-key-takeaway-label\">\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 17.27L18.18 21l-1.64-7.03L22 9.24l-7.19-.61L12 2 9.19 8.63 2 9.24l5.46 4.73L5.82 21z\"\/><\/svg>\n          Key Takeaway\n        <\/div>\n        <p>If a drunk driver injured you, you may have the right to seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and in some cases punitive damages. The criminal DUI case and the injury claim are separate.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <p>Depending on the facts, your case may also involve more than just the impaired driver. There may be questions about vehicle ownership, employer liability, or other contributing negligence. If the collision involved multiple vehicles, our guide on <a href=\"\/determining-liability-in-multi-vehicle-accidents\/\">determining liability in multi-vehicle accidents<\/a> may also be helpful.<\/p>\n\n      <h2 id=\"steps-after-crash\">What to Do After the Crash<\/h2>\n\n      <p>The first few hours after a drunk driving crash matter. Evidence can disappear quickly, and insurers often begin evaluating the case immediately. The more organized you are early, the stronger the claim usually becomes.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"slf-checklist\">\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-header\">\n          <h3>Important Steps After a Drunk Driving Accident<\/h3>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-checklist-body\">\n          <div class=\"slf-checklist-item\">\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 16.17L4.83 12l-1.42 1.41L9 19 21 7l-1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-text\"><strong>Call 911 immediately<\/strong> so police and medical personnel can respond and document the scene.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"slf-checklist-item\">\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 16.17L4.83 12l-1.42 1.41L9 19 21 7l-1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-text\"><strong>Get medical care right away<\/strong> even if symptoms feel minor. Many serious injuries do not fully show themselves at the scene.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"slf-checklist-item\">\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 16.17L4.83 12l-1.42 1.41L9 19 21 7l-1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-text\"><strong>Photograph the scene<\/strong> including vehicle damage, injuries, debris, road markings, open containers if visible, and the overall surroundings.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"slf-checklist-item\">\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 16.17L4.83 12l-1.42 1.41L9 19 21 7l-1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-text\"><strong>Gather witness information<\/strong> because witnesses may have noticed signs of intoxication, erratic driving, or statements made by the driver after impact.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"slf-checklist-item\">\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 16.17L4.83 12l-1.42 1.41L9 19 21 7l-1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-text\"><strong>Request the police report information<\/strong> so you can later obtain the official documentation, which may reference DUI investigation details.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"slf-checklist-item\">\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 16.17L4.83 12l-1.42 1.41L9 19 21 7l-1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n            <div class=\"slf-checklist-text\"><strong>Avoid detailed recorded statements to insurers<\/strong> before you understand your injuries and the evidence picture.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"slf-warning-box\">\n        <div class=\"slf-warning-box-label\">\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M1 21h22L12 2 1 21zm12-3h-2v-2h2v2zm0-4h-2v-4h2v4z\"\/><\/svg>\n          Important\n        <\/div>\n        <p>Do not assume the DUI arrest alone proves your whole case. It may strongly help, but your injury claim still depends on medical records, crash evidence, witness accounts, and documentation of how the injuries affected your life.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <h3>Why Early Documentation Matters<\/h3>\n\n      <p>Drunk driving cases often involve especially strong liability facts, but insurers still contest damages. That is why early documentation matters so much. Photos, witness statements, scene evidence, and prompt medical care help connect the crash to your injuries and reduce the chance of later disputes.<\/p>\n\n      <p>For a deeper look at preserving proof, see our article on <a href=\"\/the-importance-of-scene-photos-and-witness-statements-in-car-accident-claims\/\">the importance of scene photos and witness statements in car accident claims<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n      <h2 id=\"compensation\">Compensation You May Be Able to Recover<\/h2>\n\n      <p>If a drunk driver caused the crash, you may be able to pursue the same general categories of damages available in other California injury cases, but sometimes with stronger leverage because intoxication makes the negligence more serious and more obvious.<\/p>\n\n      <h3>Economic Damages<\/h3>\n      <ul>\n        <li><strong>Medical expenses<\/strong> for emergency treatment, hospitalization, surgery, rehabilitation, prescriptions, and follow-up care<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Future medical costs<\/strong> if the injuries require ongoing treatment or long-term care<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Lost wages<\/strong> for time missed from work<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Loss of earning capacity<\/strong> if lasting injuries affect your future ability to earn income<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Property damage<\/strong> for vehicle repair or replacement and damaged personal property<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n      <h3>Non-Economic Damages<\/h3>\n      <ul>\n        <li><strong>Pain and suffering<\/strong> caused by the physical injuries and treatment process<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Emotional distress<\/strong> including anxiety, fear, sleep disruption, and trauma after the crash<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Loss of enjoyment of life<\/strong> when injuries interfere with normal routines, hobbies, or family activities<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Scarring or disfigurement<\/strong> where applicable<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n      <h3>Punitive Damages<\/h3>\n\n      <p>In some drunk driving cases, punitive damages may be available. These are different from compensation for your direct losses. Their purpose is to punish especially reckless conduct and deter similar behavior. They are not automatic, but drunk driving can raise that issue in a way ordinary negligence cases often do not.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"slf-key-takeaway\">\n        <div class=\"slf-key-takeaway-label\">\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 17.27L18.18 21l-1.64-7.03L22 9.24l-7.19-.61L12 2 9.19 8.63 2 9.24l5.46 4.73L5.82 21z\"\/><\/svg>\n          Key Takeaway\n        <\/div>\n        <p>A drunk driving accident claim may include both compensatory damages and, in some cases, punitive damages. That makes thorough evidence development especially important from the start.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"slf-stats-grid\">\n        <div class=\"slf-stat-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-number\">Medical Bills<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-label\">Emergency care, hospital treatment, follow-up care, rehabilitation, and future treatment may all be recoverable<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-source\">Common injury damages category<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"slf-stat-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-number\">Lost Income<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-label\">You may be able to recover lost wages and reduced future earning capacity tied to your injuries<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-source\">Common injury damages category<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"slf-stat-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-number\">Pain &amp; Suffering<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-label\">Emotional and physical harm may be compensable even though it does not come with a fixed invoice<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-source\">Common non-economic damages category<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"slf-stat-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-number\">Punitive Damages<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-label\">In some DUI cases, especially reckless conduct may open the door to additional damages beyond direct losses<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-stat-source\">Case-specific enhanced damages issue<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <h2 id=\"criminal-vs-civil\">Criminal DUI Case vs. Civil Injury Claim<\/h2>\n\n      <p>One of the most common points of confusion after a drunk driving crash is the difference between the criminal case and the civil case. They are related, but they are not the same thing.<\/p>\n\n      <h3>The Criminal Case<\/h3>\n\n      <p>The state may prosecute the impaired driver for DUI and other related offenses. That process focuses on punishment, public safety, and compliance with criminal law. You may be a witness in that case, but the prosecutor represents the state, not you personally.<\/p>\n\n      <h3>The Civil Case<\/h3>\n\n      <p>Your civil claim focuses on your losses. That includes the cost of treatment, lost time from work, pain, trauma, and other damages caused by the crash. A DUI arrest, toxicology evidence, or criminal conviction can strengthen your civil case, but the claim still has to be built and proven as its own matter.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"slf-warning-box\">\n        <div class=\"slf-warning-box-label\">\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M1 21h22L12 2 1 21zm12-3h-2v-2h2v2zm0-4h-2v-4h2v4z\"\/><\/svg>\n          Important\n        <\/div>\n        <p>Do not wait for the criminal case to finish before taking the civil side seriously. Evidence fades, deadlines keep running, and insurers may use delay to weaken the value of the injury claim.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <h2 id=\"lasting-effects\">The Lasting Physical and Emotional Effects<\/h2>\n\n      <p>Drunk driving crashes often leave more than just visible injuries. Victims can deal with chronic pain, repeated medical appointments, fear of driving, sleep disruption, and anxiety that lingers long after the wrecked vehicle is gone. Those consequences are real, and they matter in the legal claim.<\/p>\n\n      <p>The emotional aftermath can be especially severe when the crash feels more avoidable than a typical accident. Knowing that the other driver chose to get behind the wheel while impaired often adds another layer of anger and trauma to the recovery process.<\/p>\n\n      <p>If a loved one died in the collision instead of surviving it, the legal path may shift toward a wrongful death case. In that situation, our <a href=\"\/navigating-the-aftermath-of-dui-accidents\/\">guide to wrongful death claims after DUI accidents<\/a> is the more relevant resource.<\/p>\n\n      <h2 id=\"deadlines\">Deadlines and Legal Timing<\/h2>\n\n      <p>California injury claims do not stay open forever. In most cases, the statute of limitations for a personal injury lawsuit is two years from the date of the crash. If a government entity is involved, the timeline may be dramatically shorter.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"slf-legal-code\">\n        <div class=\"slf-legal-code-label\">California Timing Rule<\/div>\n        <blockquote>\n          In most California personal injury cases, a lawsuit must be filed within two years of the date of injury. Claims involving public entities often require an administrative claim much sooner.\n        <\/blockquote>\n        <cite>\u2014 General California personal injury limitations framework<\/cite>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <h3>Why Waiting Can Hurt the Case<\/h3>\n\n      <p>Even when the filing deadline seems far away, waiting can still weaken the claim. Surveillance footage may be overwritten. Witnesses may forget details. Medical gaps may give insurers new arguments. The earlier the case is organized, the stronger it usually is.<\/p>\n\n      <p>For broader crash representation, see our <a href=\"\/car-accident-lawyer\/\">car accident lawyer<\/a> page. For practical next steps after a serious collision, our <a href=\"\/local-resources\/\">local resources<\/a> page may also be helpful.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/article>\n\n  <!-- FAQ -->\n  <section class=\"slf-knowledge-faq\">\n    <div class=\"slf-knowledge-faq-wrap\">\n      <h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-item is-open\">\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-question\">\n          <span>What should I do immediately after an accident with a drunk driver?<\/span>\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7 10l5 5 5-5z\"\/><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">\n          Call 911, get medical help, report the crash to police, document the scene, gather witness information, and avoid discussing fault with the other driver. A police report and early medical documentation can be critical to the claim.\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-item\">\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-question\">\n          <span>Can I sue a drunk driver for my injuries in California?<\/span>\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7 10l5 5 5-5z\"\/><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">\n          Yes. If a drunk driver caused your injuries, you may bring a personal injury claim seeking compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and potentially punitive damages depending on the facts.\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-item\">\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-question\">\n          <span>What damages can I recover after a drunk driving accident?<\/span>\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7 10l5 5 5-5z\"\/><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">\n          You may be able to recover medical expenses, future treatment costs, lost income, loss of earning capacity, property damage, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and in some cases punitive damages.\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-item\">\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-question\">\n          <span>Does a criminal DUI case help my injury claim?<\/span>\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7 10l5 5 5-5z\"\/><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">\n          It can. A DUI arrest, toxicology evidence, or criminal conviction may help support the civil injury claim, but the criminal case and the injury case are separate proceedings with different purposes.\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-item\">\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-question\">\n          <span>What if I was partially at fault for the crash?<\/span>\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7 10l5 5 5-5z\"\/><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">\n          California follows comparative fault rules, so you may still recover compensation even if you were partly responsible, although your recovery may be reduced by your share of fault.\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"slf-faq-item\">\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-question\">\n          <span>How long do I have to file a drunk driving accident claim in California?<\/span>\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7 10l5 5 5-5z\"\/><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slf-faq-answer\">\n          In most cases, the deadline is two years from the date of the accident. Claims involving a government entity may have much shorter deadlines, so early action is important.\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- RELATED RESOURCES -->\n  <section class=\"slf-knowledge-related\">\n    <div class=\"slf-knowledge-related-wrap\">\n      <h2>Related Resources<\/h2>\n\n      <div class=\"slf-related-grid\">\n\n        <a href=\"\/car-accident-lawyer\/\" class=\"slf-related-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-related-label practice\">Practice Area<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-related-title\">Car Accident Lawyer<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-related-desc\">Learn how Scranton Law Firm helps injured drivers and passengers pursue compensation after serious California crashes.<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n\n        <a href=\"\/wrongful-death-lawyer\/\" class=\"slf-related-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-related-label practice\">Practice Area<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-related-title\">Wrongful Death Lawyer<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-related-desc\">If a drunk driving collision caused a fatality, this page explains the broader wrongful death claim path.<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n\n        <a href=\"\/navigating-the-aftermath-of-dui-accidents\/\" class=\"slf-related-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-related-label knowledge\">Knowledge Hub<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-related-title\">Navigating the Aftermath of DUI Accidents<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-related-desc\">A companion guide focused on wrongful death claims after fatal DUI crashes in California.<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n\n        <a href=\"\/the-importance-of-scene-photos-and-witness-statements-in-car-accident-claims\/\" class=\"slf-related-card\">\n          <div class=\"slf-related-label knowledge\">Knowledge Hub<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-related-title\">The Importance of Scene Photos and Witness Statements<\/div>\n          <div class=\"slf-related-desc\">Why early documentation can dramatically affect liability proof and insurance leverage.<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- DISCLAIMER -->\n  <section class=\"slf-knowledge-disclaimer\">\n    <div class=\"slf-knowledge-disclaimer-wrap\">\n      <p><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is unique, and the information provided here may not apply to your specific situation. Reading this content does not create an attorney-client relationship with Scranton Law Firm. For advice regarding your particular circumstances, please contact a qualified attorney.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- CTA -->\n  <section class=\"slf-knowledge-cta\">\n    <div class=\"slf-knowledge-cta-wrap\">\n      <hr class=\"slf-knowledge-cta-rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n      <h2>Injured by a Drunk Driver? Protect Your Health and Your Claim.<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"slf-knowledge-cta-sub\">Scranton Law Firm helps California accident victims preserve evidence, deal with insurance companies, and pursue full compensation after serious DUI-related crashes.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"slf-knowledge-cta-phone\">\n        <a href=\"tel:+18007070707\">800-707-0707<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n      <a href=\"\/contact\/\" class=\"slf-knowledge-cta-btn\">Free Case Evaluation<\/a>\n      <p class=\"slf-knowledge-cta-trust\">100% Confidential \u00b7 No fees unless we win<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<script>\n(function() {\n  'use strict';\n\n  const faqItems = document.querySelectorAll('.slf-faq-item');\n\n  faqItems.forEach(item => {\n    const question = item.querySelector('.slf-faq-question');\n    if (question) {\n      question.addEventListener('click', () => {\n        faqItems.forEach(other => {\n          if (other !== item) other.classList.remove('is-open');\n        });\n        item.classList.toggle('is-open');\n      });\n    }\n  });\n\n  document.querySelectorAll('.slf-toc-list a').forEach(link => {\n    link.addEventListener('click', function(e) {\n      const targetId = this.getAttribute('href').substring(1);\n      const target = document.getElementById(targetId);\n      if (target) {\n        e.preventDefault();\n        const offset = 100;\n        const top = target.getBoundingClientRect().top + window.pageYOffset - offset;\n        window.scrollTo({ top, behavior: 'smooth' });\n      }\n    });\n  });\n})();\n<\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home \u203a Legal Knowledge Hub \u203a Drunk Driving Accidents DUI Accident Claims 9 min read What If I Am Injured in an Accident with a Drunk Driver? Being hit by a drunk driver can turn an ordinary crash into something much more traumatic. When alcohol impairment played a role, the legal claim may be stronger, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[84,12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-46294","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-scranton-law-blog","category-legal-advice"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t<!-- All in One SEO Pro 4.9.5.2 - aioseo.com -->\n\t<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What If I Am Injured In An Accident With A Drunk Driver? What if I Have Lost A Loved One To A Drunk Driving Accident? Accident attorney discusses DUI accidents\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"max-image-preview:large\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Jason Molino\"\/>\n\t<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/what-if-i-am-injured-in-an-accident-with-a-drunk-driver\/\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"generator\" content=\"All in One SEO Pro (AIOSEO) 4.9.5.2\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"es_MX\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Scranton Law Firm - The Accident Attorneys\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"What If I Am Injured In An Accident With A Drunk Driver?\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"What If I Am Injured In An Accident With A Drunk Driver? What if I Have Lost A Loved One To A Drunk Driving Accident? Accident attorney discusses DUI accidents\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/what-if-i-am-injured-in-an-accident-with-a-drunk-driver\/\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Scranton_Law_Firm_Logo.svg\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:image:secure_url\" content=\"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Scranton_Law_Firm_Logo.svg\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2023-08-09T06:47:54+00:00\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-04-04T09:19:47+00:00\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/scrantonlawfirm\" \/>\n\t\t<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n\t\t<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@ScrantonLaw\" \/>\n\t\t<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"What If I Am Injured In An Accident With A Drunk Driver?\" \/>\n\t\t<meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"What If I Am Injured In An Accident With A Drunk Driver? What if I Have Lost A Loved One To A Drunk Driving Accident? Accident attorney discusses DUI accidents\" \/>\n\t\t<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@ScrantonLaw\" \/>\n\t\t<meta name=\"twitter:image\" content=\"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Scranton_Law_Firm_Logo.svg\" \/>\n\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"aioseo-schema\">\n\t\t\t{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"BlogPosting\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/what-if-i-am-injured-in-an-accident-with-a-drunk-driver\\\/#blogposting\",\"name\":\"What If I Am Injured In An Accident With A Drunk Driver?\",\"headline\":\"What If I Am Injured In An Accident With A Drunk Driver?\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/author\\\/jason\\\/#author\"},\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"url\":\"http:\\\/\\\/ikz.emg.mybluehost.me\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/Asset-11.png\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/#articleImage\"},\"datePublished\":\"2023-08-09T06:47:54+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-04-04T09:19:47+00:00\",\"inLanguage\":\"es-MX\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/what-if-i-am-injured-in-an-accident-with-a-drunk-driver\\\/#webpage\"},\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/what-if-i-am-injured-in-an-accident-with-a-drunk-driver\\\/#webpage\"},\"articleSection\":\"Law Blog, Legal Advice\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/what-if-i-am-injured-in-an-accident-with-a-drunk-driver\\\/#breadcrumblist\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es#listItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\",\"nextItem\":{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/category\\\/legal-advice\\\/#listItem\",\"name\":\"Legal Advice\"}},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/category\\\/legal-advice\\\/#listItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Legal Advice\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/category\\\/legal-advice\\\/\",\"nextItem\":{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/what-if-i-am-injured-in-an-accident-with-a-drunk-driver\\\/#listItem\",\"name\":\"What If I Am Injured In An Accident With A Drunk Driver?\"},\"previousItem\":{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es#listItem\",\"name\":\"Home\"}},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/what-if-i-am-injured-in-an-accident-with-a-drunk-driver\\\/#listItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"What If I Am Injured In An Accident With A Drunk Driver?\",\"previousItem\":{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/category\\\/legal-advice\\\/#listItem\",\"name\":\"Legal Advice\"}}]},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"The Scranton Law Firm\",\"description\":\"The Accident Attorneys\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/\",\"telephone\":\"+18007070707\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"url\":\"http:\\\/\\\/ikz.emg.mybluehost.me\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/Asset-11.png\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/what-if-i-am-injured-in-an-accident-with-a-drunk-driver\\\/#organizationLogo\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/what-if-i-am-injured-in-an-accident-with-a-drunk-driver\\\/#organizationLogo\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/scrantonlawfirm\",\"https:\\\/\\\/twitter.com\\\/ScrantonLaw\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/scrantonlawfirm\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pinterest.com\\\/scrantonlaw\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/@TheAccidentLawyers\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.linkedin.com\\\/company\\\/scranton-law-firm\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.yelp.com\\\/biz\\\/scranton-law-firm-concord\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/author\\\/jason\\\/#author\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/author\\\/jason\\\/\",\"name\":\"Jason Molino\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/what-if-i-am-injured-in-an-accident-with-a-drunk-driver\\\/#authorImage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/33819dcc37c9c1ab57a2393eb2c918525d131b2f221a7c42a697daaa19582749?s=96&d=identicon&r=g\",\"width\":96,\"height\":96,\"caption\":\"Jason Molino\"}},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/what-if-i-am-injured-in-an-accident-with-a-drunk-driver\\\/#webpage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/what-if-i-am-injured-in-an-accident-with-a-drunk-driver\\\/\",\"name\":\"What If I Am Injured In An Accident With A Drunk Driver?\",\"description\":\"What If I Am Injured In An Accident With A Drunk Driver? What if I Have Lost A Loved One To A Drunk Driving Accident? Accident attorney discusses DUI accidents\",\"inLanguage\":\"es-MX\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/#website\"},\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/what-if-i-am-injured-in-an-accident-with-a-drunk-driver\\\/#breadcrumblist\"},\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/author\\\/jason\\\/#author\"},\"creator\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/author\\\/jason\\\/#author\"},\"datePublished\":\"2023-08-09T06:47:54+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-04-04T09:19:47+00:00\"},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/\",\"name\":\"My WordPress\",\"description\":\"The Accident Attorneys\",\"inLanguage\":\"es-MX\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scrantonlawfirm.com\\\/es\\\/#organization\"}}]}\n\t\t<\/script>\n\t\t<!-- All in One SEO Pro -->\r\n\t\t<title>What If I Am Injured In An Accident With A Drunk Driver?<\/title>\n\n","aioseo_head_json":{"title":"What If I Am Injured In An Accident With A Drunk Driver?","description":"What If I Am Injured In An Accident With A Drunk Driver? What if I Have Lost A Loved One To A Drunk Driving Accident? Accident attorney discusses DUI accidents","canonical_url":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/what-if-i-am-injured-in-an-accident-with-a-drunk-driver\/","robots":"max-image-preview:large","keywords":"","webmasterTools":{"miscellaneous":""},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/what-if-i-am-injured-in-an-accident-with-a-drunk-driver\/#blogposting","name":"What If I Am Injured In An Accident With A Drunk Driver?","headline":"What If I Am Injured In An Accident With A Drunk Driver?","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/author\/jason\/#author"},"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/#organization"},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"http:\/\/ikz.emg.mybluehost.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/Asset-11.png","@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/#articleImage"},"datePublished":"2023-08-09T06:47:54+00:00","dateModified":"2026-04-04T09:19:47+00:00","inLanguage":"es-MX","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/what-if-i-am-injured-in-an-accident-with-a-drunk-driver\/#webpage"},"isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/what-if-i-am-injured-in-an-accident-with-a-drunk-driver\/#webpage"},"articleSection":"Law Blog, Legal Advice"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/what-if-i-am-injured-in-an-accident-with-a-drunk-driver\/#breadcrumblist","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es#listItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es","nextItem":{"@type":"ListItem","@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/category\/legal-advice\/#listItem","name":"Legal Advice"}},{"@type":"ListItem","@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/category\/legal-advice\/#listItem","position":2,"name":"Legal Advice","item":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/category\/legal-advice\/","nextItem":{"@type":"ListItem","@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/what-if-i-am-injured-in-an-accident-with-a-drunk-driver\/#listItem","name":"What If I Am Injured In An Accident With A Drunk Driver?"},"previousItem":{"@type":"ListItem","@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es#listItem","name":"Home"}},{"@type":"ListItem","@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/what-if-i-am-injured-in-an-accident-with-a-drunk-driver\/#listItem","position":3,"name":"What If I Am Injured In An Accident With A Drunk Driver?","previousItem":{"@type":"ListItem","@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/category\/legal-advice\/#listItem","name":"Legal Advice"}}]},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/#organization","name":"The Scranton Law Firm","description":"The Accident Attorneys","url":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/","telephone":"+18007070707","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"http:\/\/ikz.emg.mybluehost.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/Asset-11.png","@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/what-if-i-am-injured-in-an-accident-with-a-drunk-driver\/#organizationLogo"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/what-if-i-am-injured-in-an-accident-with-a-drunk-driver\/#organizationLogo"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/scrantonlawfirm","https:\/\/twitter.com\/ScrantonLaw","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/scrantonlawfirm\/","https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/scrantonlaw\/","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@TheAccidentLawyers","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/scranton-law-firm\/","https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/scranton-law-firm-concord"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/author\/jason\/#author","url":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/author\/jason\/","name":"Jason Molino","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/what-if-i-am-injured-in-an-accident-with-a-drunk-driver\/#authorImage","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/33819dcc37c9c1ab57a2393eb2c918525d131b2f221a7c42a697daaa19582749?s=96&d=identicon&r=g","width":96,"height":96,"caption":"Jason Molino"}},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/what-if-i-am-injured-in-an-accident-with-a-drunk-driver\/#webpage","url":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/what-if-i-am-injured-in-an-accident-with-a-drunk-driver\/","name":"What If I Am Injured In An Accident With A Drunk Driver?","description":"What If I Am Injured In An Accident With A Drunk Driver? What if I Have Lost A Loved One To A Drunk Driving Accident? Accident attorney discusses DUI accidents","inLanguage":"es-MX","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/#website"},"breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/what-if-i-am-injured-in-an-accident-with-a-drunk-driver\/#breadcrumblist"},"author":{"@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/author\/jason\/#author"},"creator":{"@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/author\/jason\/#author"},"datePublished":"2023-08-09T06:47:54+00:00","dateModified":"2026-04-04T09:19:47+00:00"},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/#website","url":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/","name":"My WordPress","description":"The Accident Attorneys","inLanguage":"es-MX","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/#organization"}}]},"og:locale":"es_MX","og:site_name":"Scranton Law Firm - The Accident Attorneys","og:type":"article","og:title":"What If I Am Injured In An Accident With A Drunk Driver?","og:description":"What If I Am Injured In An Accident With A Drunk Driver? What if I Have Lost A Loved One To A Drunk Driving Accident? Accident attorney discusses DUI accidents","og:url":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/what-if-i-am-injured-in-an-accident-with-a-drunk-driver\/","og:image":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Scranton_Law_Firm_Logo.svg","og:image:secure_url":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Scranton_Law_Firm_Logo.svg","article:published_time":"2023-08-09T06:47:54+00:00","article:modified_time":"2026-04-04T09:19:47+00:00","article:publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/scrantonlawfirm","twitter:card":"summary_large_image","twitter:site":"@ScrantonLaw","twitter:title":"What If I Am Injured In An Accident With A Drunk Driver?","twitter:description":"What If I Am Injured In An Accident With A Drunk Driver? What if I Have Lost A Loved One To A Drunk Driving Accident? Accident attorney discusses DUI accidents","twitter:creator":"@ScrantonLaw","twitter:image":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Scranton_Law_Firm_Logo.svg"},"aioseo_meta_data":{"post_id":"46294","title":"What If I Am Injured In An Accident With A Drunk Driver?","description":"What If I Am Injured In An Accident With A Drunk Driver? What if I Have Lost A Loved One To A Drunk Driving Accident? Accident attorney discusses DUI accidents","keywords":[],"keyphrases":{"focus":{"keyphrase":"Accident With A Drunk Driver?","score":64,"analysis":{"keyphraseInTitle":{"score":9,"maxScore":9,"error":0},"keyphraseInDescription":{"score":9,"maxScore":9,"error":0},"keyphraseLength":{"score":6,"maxScore":9,"error":1,"length":5},"keyphraseInURL":{"score":5,"maxScore":5,"error":0},"keyphraseInIntroduction":{"score":3,"maxScore":9,"error":1},"keyphraseInSubHeadings":{"score":3,"maxScore":9,"error":1},"keyphraseInImageAlt":{"score":3,"maxScore":9,"error":1}}},"additional":[{"keyphrase":"DUI Accident ","score":50,"analysis":{"keyphraseInDescription":{"score":3,"maxScore":9,"error":1},"keyphraseLength":{"score":9,"maxScore":9,"error":0,"length":2},"keyphraseInIntroduction":{"score":3,"maxScore":9,"error":1},"keyphraseInImageAlt":{"score":3,"maxScore":9,"error":1}}}]},"primary_term":null,"canonical_url":null,"og_title":null,"og_description":null,"og_object_type":"default","og_image_type":"default","og_image_url":null,"og_image_width":null,"og_image_height":null,"og_image_custom_url":null,"og_image_custom_fields":null,"og_video":"","og_custom_url":null,"og_article_section":null,"og_article_tags":[],"twitter_use_og":false,"twitter_card":"default","twitter_image_type":"default","twitter_image_url":null,"twitter_image_custom_url":null,"twitter_image_custom_fields":null,"twitter_title":null,"twitter_description":null,"schema":{"blockGraphs":[],"customGraphs":[],"default":{"data":{"Article":[],"Course":[],"Dataset":[],"FAQPage":[],"Movie":[],"Person":[],"Product":[],"ProductReview":[],"Car":[],"Recipe":[],"Service":[],"SoftwareApplication":[],"WebPage":[]},"graphName":"BlogPosting","isEnabled":true},"graphs":[]},"schema_type":"default","schema_type_options":null,"pillar_content":false,"robots_default":true,"robots_noindex":false,"robots_noarchive":false,"robots_nosnippet":false,"robots_nofollow":false,"robots_noimageindex":false,"robots_noodp":false,"robots_notranslate":false,"robots_max_snippet":"-1","robots_max_videopreview":"-1","robots_max_imagepreview":"large","priority":null,"frequency":"default","local_seo":null,"seo_analyzer_scan_date":"2026-04-04 09:34:24","breadcrumb_settings":null,"limit_modified_date":false,"open_ai":"{\"title\":{\"suggestions\":[],\"usage\":0},\"description\":{\"suggestions\":[],\"usage\":0}}","ai":null,"created":"2023-08-08 23:03:10","updated":"2026-04-04 09:37:04"},"aioseo_breadcrumb":"<div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\" title=\"Home\">Home<\/a>\n<\/span><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb-separator\">&raquo;<\/span><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/category\/legal-advice\/\" title=\"Legal Advice\">Legal Advice<\/a>\n<\/span><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb-separator\">&raquo;<\/span><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tWhat If I Am Injured In An Accident With A Drunk Driver?\n<\/span><\/div>","aioseo_breadcrumb_json":[{"label":"Home","link":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es"},{"label":"Legal Advice","link":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/category\/legal-advice\/"},{"label":"What If I Am Injured In An Accident With A Drunk Driver?","link":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/what-if-i-am-injured-in-an-accident-with-a-drunk-driver\/"}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46294","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46294"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46294\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":93112,"href":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46294\/revisions\/93112"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46294"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=46294"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scrantonlawfirm.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=46294"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}