Archive for July, 2009

Can I go after a drunk driver's insurance for collision repairs?

Can I go after a drunk driver's insurance for collision repairs?
My 1997 Honda Del Sol was hit by a drunk driver while parked. Can I still go after his insurance for the repairs to my car, or do I have to sue him personally.
It was in Edmonton, Alberta so if anyone knows what the procedure [...]

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California DUI Penalties

Reader’s Question:
Are California’s DUI penalties different from that of New York?
Jan
San Jose CA
 
Drunk driving laws in all states are the same, that is, each one follows the 0.08 blood alcohol level measurement as a gauge on whether or not to arrest a driver who is suspected of being drunk. California and New York both [...]

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Texas Drunk Driving Laws

Reader’s Question:
What are the drunk driving laws in Texas?
Chris
Austin TX
 
Texas drunk driving laws are more or less similar to other states, except that there are slight differences that make the state’s implementation more strict compared with others. Just like the other 50 states, Texas drunk driving laws follow the blood alcohol level 0.08 measurement [...]

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California Drunk Driving Laws

Reader’s Question:
Can you tell me about California’s drunk driving laws?
Steven
Los Angeles CA
 
Every state in the country, including California, finds driving and drinking to be two activities that should not go together. This is because a driver with alcohol in his system can get his senses and reflexes dulled, causing him to overspeed or react [...]

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