Two houses hit by Patricia Robertson, 56, in alleged DUI crash on Arnside Way in Sacramento County, CA

Shortly after 8:30am, Patricia Robertson, 56, was driving on Arnside Way who was allegedly DUI lost control of her vehicle struck a parked car. This collision then sent her vehicle into a driveway where she struck yet another car, which then crashed into a house, and finally the woman's vehicle came to rest after crashing into a second house. Fortunately, no one was injured, though officers reported that the woman smelled of alcohol and she has been detained, and an estimated $50,000 in damages was done between the three vehicles and two homes involved. How can a lawyer help with an auto accident claim? First, having a lawyer on your side levels the playing field. The person who caused the accident is required to immediately turn the case over to his or her insurance company. The insurance company uses adjusters and lawyers who are specifically trained to deny or reduce your claim. This may include denying compensation to family members who are entitled to receive benefits for loss of companionship. Learn more here about what a lawyer does in auto accident cases.