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Category: DUI Accidents
Summer Barbecues and Alcohol Can Be a Recipe for DUIs
June 13, 2016 | Category: DUI Accidents, Personal InjuryEven though the barbecue season is almost year-round in Florida, summer with vacations and long holiday weekends is the time when more Floridians and visitors spend relaxing and socializing with family and friends. Many of these occasions involve alcoholic beverages. All too often, though, these get-togethers can end in tragedy.
Memorial Day Weekend – The “Fatal Four”
May 18, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, DUI AccidentsMemorial Day Weekend, the last weekend in May, marks the beginning of summer for all of us. It is a weekend of remembrance and relaxation spent with family and friends. However, often the weekend turns to tragedy.
How to Talk to Your Teens About Alcohol
May 6, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, DUI Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck AccidentsAlcohol is a powerful, mood-altering drug, according to NIAAA. It not only affects the mind and body in unpredictable ways, but teens lack the judgment and coping skills to handle alcohol wisely. It does not have to be difficult to talk to teens about alcohol abuse.
Tips for Avoiding Dangerous DUI Drivers
April 1, 2016 | Category: DUI AccidentsEvery day, says the FBI, almost 300,000 people drive drunk, yet only 4,000 are caught by police. The FBI further reports that in 45 cases across Florida from Miami to the Panhandle, DUI manslaughter suspects have evaded capture for years.
On St. Patrick’s Day Count on a Designated Driver, Not Luck
March 16, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, DUI Accidents, Wrongful DeathWhen one thinks about St. Patrick’s Day, shamrocks, leprechauns, pots of gold and good luck may come to mind. However, there is no amount of luck that can save a driver from a drunk-driving crash. Statistics show every year there is a dramatic spike in drunk-driving fatalities resulting from St. Patrick’s Day celebrations on March 17.
Marijuana Legalization Linked to More Drugged Driving DUIs
February 26, 2016 | Category: DUI AccidentsThe Washington Post reported in the fall of 2015 that the Governors’ Highway Safety Association research showed drivers on drugs are becoming more of a problem than drunk drivers. There are two primary reasons that drugged drivers are a problem. These reasons are the quadrupling in prescription drug use since 1999, and the legalization of marijuana in some form in 23 states in the U.S.
Report Shows Ride-Sharing Is a Powerful Tool in Reducing DUIs
February 3, 2016 | Category: DUI AccidentsMADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers) and Uber Technologies, Inc. conducted a study, the results of which were impressive. It showed that because ride-sharing was a convenient transportation option, it has proved to be a powerful tool in reducing DUI crashes.
Are Ignition Interlock Devices Effective in Curbing DUIs in Florida?
January 27, 2016 | Category: DUI AccidentsOne out of every three people will be involved in an alcohol-related crash in their lifetime. Do ignition interlock devices work?
Christmas and New Year’s Bring Increased DUI Risks
December 17, 2015 | Category: DUI AccidentsThe holiday season should be a time for festive celebrations and spending time with loved ones. Unfortunately, lives can change in an instant and holiday cheer can be destroyed when a motor vehicle accident happens. The holiday season brings with it an increased risk of collisions caused by impaired drivers, and victims need to be aware of the laws that protect them when an injury or death occurs due to a drunk motorist.
Bars & Restaurants Have Some Liability for Drunk-Driving Holiday Accidents
December 10, 2015 | Category: DUI AccidentsDining out is a part of most holiday festivities. It is a time to socialize with friends and family. Many people in the United States are injured or killed following accidents with drunk drivers who were over-served in restaurants and bars.