One of the major reasons that drunk driving is so dangerous is that it reduces a person's reaction times. When something unexpected or sudden happens, they cannot react to it properly. This is why someone may feel like they can drive well, even though they've been...
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Drunk drivers can make the holiday roads deadly
On behalf of MGM Attorneys | Dec 14, 2020 | Drunk Driving Accidents
The final several weeks of the year herald the holiday season and the coming of the new year. Unfortunately, this levity can result in serious – often deadly – vehicle collisions across Louisiana. The combination of holiday parties and work vacations can make roads...
Autumn driving dangers you need to remember
On behalf of MGM Attorneys | Nov 30, 2020 | Drunk Driving Accidents
The cooler months of the year are here, which means that the leaves are falling off trees and people are likely going to spend more time outside than they do in the middle of the hot Louisiana summers. While many welcome the dropping temperatures, there are some...
What age group drinks and drives the most?
On behalf of MGM Attorneys | Nov 30, 2020 | Drunk Driving Accidents
You can get injured by a drunk driver at any age. It could be a 15-year-old who doesn't even have a license yet or a 65-year-old grandparent on the way home from a family gathering. Drunk driving spans all age group. That said, there are some clear trends regarding...
Know that some motorists are more apt to drive drunk than others
On behalf of MGM Attorneys | Nov 2, 2020 | Drunk Driving Accidents
Drunk driving is a severe problem here in Louisiana. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) statistics from 2012 show that 2.5% of Louisianans admitted to getting behind the wheel after drinking excessively. Only 1.9% of Americans overall said that they did...
Is drugged driving as common as drunk driving?
On behalf of MGM Attorneys | Oct 6, 2020 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Personal Injury
When you hear people talk about the driving dangers, they'll often mention distracted, drunk and fatigued driving. People don't often speak about the risks of operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs. It's a big problem, however. The National Institutes...
How prevalent is drunk driving in the United States?
On behalf of MGM Attorneys | Sep 11, 2020 | Drunk Driving Accidents
Drunk driving is a serious problem both here in Louisiana and throughout the U.S. Data collected by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in 2014 showed that police arrested as many as 1.1 million motorists for driving under the influence (DUI) that year. Another...
Drinking makes concentration and thinking difficult
On behalf of MGM Attorneys | Aug 25, 2020 | Drunk Driving Accidents
Drinking alcohol has a drastic impact on your body, and it happens in a very short time. The initial buzz can actually feel invigorating. You may feel more social or like you have more energy. People often continue to drink because they think they can get back a buzz...
Wrong-way drivers are often intoxicated
On behalf of MGM Attorneys | Jul 31, 2020 | Drunk Driving Accidents
Wrong-way accidents keep happening, year after year, and they're often on the interstate. To those who use the highway system, this can be a bit perplexing. There are many signs warning drivers not to go the wrong direction, and all of the on-ramps are set up so that...
On what holidays do the most drunk driving accidents occur?
On behalf of MGM Attorneys | Jul 7, 2020 | Drunk Driving Accidents
The holidays are traditionally a great time for people to get together, but they also make for the perfect recipe for drinking and driving. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data shows that someone dies in an alcohol-related accident every 48...
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