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Thousands of Americans die or are injured each year by drunk drivers. We at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. frequently see the results of these accidents. They are devastating. In an effort to reduce drunk driving accidents this holiday season, we are sharing some tips from MADD.  

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The use of both legal and illegal drugs can significantly impact individuals’ driving behaviors. With 23 states and Washington D.C. now permitting medicinal marijuana use and four states and D.C. permitting recreational cannabis use, the number of people who utilize pot is steadily rising.  The number of people who use prescription drugs has also gone up significantly, with the amount of prescription pain killers being dispensed in the U.S. quadrupling since 1999, according to the Centers for...

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On January 1, 2014, a 22-year-old young man drove his vehicle into a canal after a night of drinking at a downtown bar. The young man drove over a deteriorating bulkhead at a ferry landing and plunged into the water at approximately 3:30 in the morning. He sustained severe and critical injuries and ultimately drowned. Now, NJ.com reports that the parents of the young man have filed a lawsuit against the bar, the owner of the parking lot, Jersey City and two of its agencies. 

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Even though it is against the law in most states in the U.S., teens and young people under 21 years of age still admit to consuming alcohol, and many of these drive. A 2014 survey in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, found that among students in grades 9 through 12, the highest use rates the previous month were for alcohol, followed by marijuana and cigarettes.  

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A local woman is lucky to be alive, according to Lakeland, Florida police, after going on a drunk driving trip she recorded and broadcast live on her own phone with the Periscope app on October 13, 2015. Callers to 911 reported the woman to police. The police then logged onto the Periscope app and identified, found and arrested the woman for DUI.  

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Football season is underway, which means that there are added risks of car accidents for motorists who are out on game days. ABC News reported on a troubling study conducted by researchers from the University of Minnesota. 

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On Friday, September 18, 2015 Attorney Randall Spivey of Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. filed a civil action on behalf of the widow of Ronald Gravel, the victim of the July 20th Cape Coral DUI Pool Hall traffic crash.

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The fall term is starting as many college students arrive on campus. During this time students will develop new friendships and experiences which can last a lifetime. Unfortunately, for many, these experiences will involve excessive (binge) drinking the effects of which may lead to violence, vandalism, sexual aggression and even death.  

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What are the consequences of driving while intoxicated - Those who decide to get behind the wheel after drinking face a high probability of being pulled over and arrested or, worse yet, being involved in a deadly vehicle crash. Already in 2015, there have been several Florida accidents which were attributed to drunk driving. In addition, verdicts and sentences have been determined in DUI manslaughter cases from accidents occurring in 2011 and 2014.

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Some things happen in life that are out of one's control; however, driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol is not one of those things. Individuals who drink and get behind the wheel of an automobile consciously make that choice for any number of reasons.

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