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...
Drunk Driving Accidents
How prevalent is drunk driving in the United States?
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
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
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?
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...
2 court case types can stem from a drunk driving crash
The shock of being struck by another vehicle can seem almost surreal. When you're in this position, it can be hard to think about everything you need to do. One of the most important things is to contact emergency services to have the police and paramedics come to the...
How different blood alcohol content levels affect motorists
Law enforcement officers are routinely on the lookout for drunk motorists. They don't always get the opportunity to stop them before they cause a crash, though. Police officers find themselves performing field sobriety tests at the scene of an accident instead. Police...
Alcohol can impair drivers in different ways
Drunk driving wrecks are fully preventable because the driver didn't have to get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol. Unfortunately, innocent people are injured and killed every day by impaired drivers. It's imperative that anyone who is drinking alcohol...
Drunk drivers can cause catastrophic or fatal crashes
Drunk drivers claim far too many lives each year. In fact, one out of every three fatal vehicle crashes has impairment as a named factor. Anyone who is on the road and sees signs of a drunk driver should try to remain away from that vehicle and alert the authorities,...
Claiming damages after being hit by a drunk driver
Across the United States, it's illegal to drive a vehicle if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is .08% or higher. While most people make sure that they have not drunk any alcohol before getting behind the wheel, unfortunately, it's the case that some put other people's...
