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MADD Commends U.S. Department of Transportation
September 26, 2017 | Category: DUI AccidentsOn September 13, 2017 MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) commended the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Secretary Elaine Chao for recognizing the potential of saving lives on America’s roadways using autonomous vehicles and other advanced technologies such as DADSS (Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety).
An Urgent Public Health Concern - Opioid-Use Traffic Accidents on the Rise
August 30, 2017 | Category: DUI AccidentsThe American Journal of Public Health researchers found that the prevalence of drivers with prescription opioids detected in their systems at the time of death surged from 1.0 percent in 1995 to 7.2 percent in 2015.
2017 College Freshmen at High Risk for Binge Drinking
August 18, 2017 | Category: DUI AccidentsAs colleges and universities begin the new school year, many Freshmen will be leaving homes for the first time. This is a time when they may celebrate their independence and ability to make their own decisions. The decisions they make may have ramifications on their futures.
Washington State Driving Under the Influence of Electronics Laws Enacted – Will Florida Be Next?
August 14, 2017 | Category: DUI AccidentsWashington State enacted one of the nation's toughest distracted driving laws after legislators passed a bill outlawing nearly every conceivable form of attention-diverting behavior behind the wheel. Will Florida be next?
Florida Bars Can Be Held Liable for DUI Accidents
July 19, 2017 | Category: DUI Accidents, Personal InjuryMADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers) reports that in 2015 10,265 people were killed and approximately 290,000 were injured in DUI accidents. DUI drivers are not the only ones who can be held responsible.
Drugged Driving (DUID) Becoming an Epidemic
July 5, 2017 | Category: DUI AccidentsDrugged driving is on the rise. For the first time, people involved in fatal crashes are more likely to have drugs than alcohol in their systems. This was recently brought to the public’s attention in the high-profile arrest of golf legend, Tiger Woods.
July 4th Holiday – A Deadly Time on Florida’s Roads
June 30, 2017 | Category: DUI AccidentsThe 4th of July is a celebration of our nation’s birth and is enjoyed across the country. The combination of alcohol and celebration makes the 4th of July a dangerous time on the road, and every year hundreds of Americans die as a result of alcohol-related vehicle crashes.
Teen Alcohol Warning - Home Delivery Services Providing Alcohol to Minors
June 16, 2017 | Category: DUI Accidents, Personal InjuryOn May 22, 2017 Jeff Rosen of Rosen Reports did a segment on the TODAY show after police issued a warning on a widening problem of home delivery services providing alcohol to minors. 53 percent of eighth graders say it is "fairly to very easy" to get alcohol as did 71 percent of tenth graders.
Innovations to Stop Drunk Driving
May 17, 2017 | Category: DUI Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful DeathDUI accidents are not “accidents.” They are preventable. When a victim is severely injured or killed because of the choice a person makes to drive while under the influence, the impact is more than significant. The victim suffers. The victim’s family and friends suffer.
Myths & Facts About Drinking Alcoholic Beverages
April 26, 2017 | Category: Automobile Accidents, DUI Accidents, Personal InjuryBeing under the influence of alcoholic beverages is a recipe for disaster. During this Alcohol Awareness Month 2017, we feel it is time to review the myths and facts about alcoholic beverages.