Triumph Law recently attended the annual MADD Candlelight Vigil in Sacramento in memory of individuals who have lost their lives in drunk driving crashes. The vigil reaffirms the Sacramento community’s dedication to reducing drunk driving deaths and to dealing with the losses through compassion, accountability, and prevention.
Triumph Law shares its goals with MADD and frequently represents individuals who have been injured or lost loved ones due to drunk driving. That is why our Sacramento drunk driving accident lawyers are proud to be official MADD Sacramento partners.
Attending this year’s Candlelight Vigil was a deep honor and a reflection of our values that aim for safer roads for all. We look forward to many more years of partnership with MADD Sacramento and look forward to facilitating change in the future.
History of MADD Sacramento
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is a non-profit organization focused on combating drunk driving deaths and providing support for victims. The organization was founded in 1980 by Candy Lightner, who lost her daughter in a drunk driving accident.
MADD Sacramento can connect victims with resources in their local area, including education, emotional support, compensation, and referrals. MADD Sacramento is also involved in local legislative efforts and informational campaigns to address drunk driving injuries and deaths.
For MADD, making change means collaborating with law enforcement, local prosecutors, and other organizations. Their activity has an emphasis on saving lives, preventing tragedies, and protecting families.
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(916) 500-0000Drunk Driving Accident Statistics in Sacramento
Drunk driving is, unfortunately, a significant problem in the Sacramento area. Sacramento consistently ranks among the worst cities in the US for DUI accidents, surpassing other California cities of Los Angeles, San Diego, and Oakland.
According to a local 2024 report from The Observer, Sacramento’s DUI rate is 1.31 per 1,000 drivers, second only to Raleigh, NC. Experts attribute the high drunk driving rate to the region’s warm and temperate climate, which results in people staying out and drinking more consistently year-round.
Further, most DUI crashes in Sacramento result in some kind of minor or severe injury. Victims of these crashes may require expensive medical treatment and face permanent disability and impairment. The devastating social and economic costs of drunk driving make it one of the most pressing public health concerns in Sacramento at present.
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(916) 500-0000 2026 MADD Candlelight Vigil
Each year, Sacramento MADD holds a Candlelight Vigil of Remembrance to honor those lost to drunk driving. Victims can light a candle if they know someone who was killed in a drunk driving accident.
Triumph Law has consistently attended the MADD Candlelight Vigil for several years and has offered our support to victims. We have extensive experience working with victims of drunk driving and their families, and are proud to work hand-in-hand with MADD until our goal of “No More Victims” is reached.
Speakers at this year’s event included MADD area executive director Natasha Thomas, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office’s senior chaplain Debra Fontes, California Highway Patrol Chief Cindy Pontes, and Deputy District Attorney Jess Saucedo. Triumph Law’s very own Alina Bulgakova spoke on her experience representing victims and their families and her first-hand knowledge of the destructive consequences of drunk driving.
The night was an emotional reminder of how much work Sacramento still has to do as a community to eliminate drunk driving accidents and deaths. But the event also showed that our partnerships with organizations are strong and that we, as a community, are equipped to handle the task.
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(916) 500-0000 Why Triumph Law Supports MADD Sacramento
The team at Triumph Law believes that collaboration and collective action are the best ways to address social problems. Supporting MADD’s goal is consonant with our own goal of promoting justice and accountability for individuals who have been harmed by another person’s negligent actions.
Just as MADD works to support victims of drunk driving, we work to make sure that victims can recover their losses after a devastating accident. We understand the need for strong partnerships to fully address the pain and suffering of drunk driving accident victims and prevent more people from becoming victims.
Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers in Sacramento
If you or a loved one has been injured by a drunk driver, you need to speak to an attorney to discuss your options. You may be entitled to financial compensation from the liable driver and may also be able to recover additional punitive damages. The team at Triumph Law can help you file an injury claim for your medical bills, lost work income, and other losses.
Our lawyers have over two decades of combined experience and have a track record of obtaining significant recoveries for clients. (Past results do not guarantee future success.) Contact us online or call today to schedule a consultation with a personal injury lawyer in Sacramento. Consultations are free, and we only charge a fee if we win your case, so you have nothing to lose by getting in touch.
