Fontana, San Bernardino County · Punitive Damages · Dram Shop Liability · Full Accountability

Fontana Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer
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Drunk driving victims deserve more than liability coverage. California Civil Code §3294 permits punitive damages when a defendant drove with conscious disregard for others' safety. Mark Gonzales pursues every avenue — including punitive damages and dram shop liability. Serving Fontana and all of San Bernardino County from our office at 7337 East Ave # E, Fontana, CA 92336.

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⚠️ Act Now: Bar surveillance footage is overwritten in 30–90 days. A DUI conviction strengthens your civil case — but the civil deadline doesn't wait for the criminal case. Call now.

Drunk Driving Accident Accidents in Fontana

Fontana's bar and restaurant corridors along Foothill Boulevard and Sierra Avenue, combined with late-night I-10 and I-15 traffic, create significant drunk driving exposure on Friday and Saturday nights.

Why Attorney Mark Gonzales

Fontana Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer — What Makes the Difference

A former insurance defense attorney who now fights exclusively for injury victims. We know every tactic the other side uses — because we used them.

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Punitive Damages

CA Civil Code §3294 allows punitive damages for drunk driving — often 2–5× compensatory damages.

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Dram Shop Liability

Under B&P Code §25602.1, bars/restaurants that serve visibly intoxicated patrons face independent liability.

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Criminal Case Leverage

A DUI conviction is admissible in your civil case as proof of negligence. We coordinate with the DA's office.

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Employer Liability

If the drunk driver was leaving a work event or driving a company vehicle, the employer may be jointly liable.

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Full Accountability

Beyond insurance, we pursue punitive damages directly against the drunk driver.

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Act Immediately

Bar surveillance is overwritten fast. Dram shop claims need early evidence preservation.

High-Risk Locations

Most Dangerous Corridors in Fontana

These intersections and corridors generate the highest number of drunk driving accident accidents in Fontana. If your accident occurred near any of these areas, call 909-587-6336 for a free evaluation.

I-10 / I-15 interchange
Sierra Ave & Baseline Rd
Cherry Ave & Foothill Blvd
Randall Ave & Valley Blvd

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Client Results

Fontana Drunk Driving Accident Case Recoveries

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"Drunk driver hit me on the 91 at 1 AM. Mark pursued punitive damages AND went after the bar that served him for 4 hours straight. Total recovery $780,000."

N.C.

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$780,000

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"My kids were in the car when a drunk driver T-boned us. Gonzales Law recovered $950,000 — including from the driver's employer who hosted the work party."

E.S.

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$950,000

Topical Cluster

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Common Questions

Fontana Drunk Driving Accident FAQ

Yes, under CA B&P Code §25602.1, when a bar serves an obviously intoxicated person or serves a minor who causes injury. We obtain surveillance footage and server training records immediately.

Under CA Civil Code §3294, punitive damages are available when the defendant acted with conscious disregard for safety. Courts consistently find drunk driving qualifies. These are in addition to compensatory damages.

We explore all sources: your own UM/UIM coverage, dram shop claims against the bar, employer liability, and punitive damages against the driver personally. We never stop at one policy.

No. Your 2-year civil clock doesn't pause for criminal proceedings. We file the civil case immediately to preserve rights and gather evidence. Call 909-587-6336.

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