Category: DUI Accidents
Consumers Support Drunk Driving Prevention Car Systems
June 11, 2021 | Category: Automobile Accidents, DUI AccidentsAccording to an Ipsos poll, 77 percent of Americans back federal action requiring vehicle technology to prevent drunk driving.
The Effects of Alcohol and Marijuana on Accidents
May 26, 2021 | Category: DUI AccidentsOn June 3, 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released preliminary estimates of crash fatalities in 2020 involving motor vehicle occupants, motorcyclists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. NHTSA’s early estimates show 38,680 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes. Some of these fatalities are the result of drivers using alcohol and marijuana.
9 Graduation Safety Tips for 2021
May 17, 2021 | Category: Automobile Accidents, DUI AccidentsIt is a time for celebration for many Florida high school and college graduating seniors. It is also one of the most dangerous times.
Wrong-Way Accidents Caused by DUIs
May 14, 2021 | Category: DUI AccidentsAbout 60 percent of all wrong-way accidents are caused by drunk drivers whose blood alcohol level is more than twice the legal limit.
What Are Florida’s 4 Most Common Drunk Driving Accidents?
March 24, 2021 | Category: DUI AccidentsThere are 4 common drunk driving accidents that can be prevented by choosing not to drink and drive before imbibing. Drunk driving accidents are 100 percent preventable.
What Damages Are Available to Victims of Drunk Driving Accidents?
March 15, 2021 | Category: DUI AccidentsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics show 30 people die every day because of drunk driving, which equates to one person dying every 48 minutes.
An ABC Guide to Understanding BAC
February 10, 2021 | Category: DUI AccidentsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says more than a quarter of all traffic-related deaths are the direct result of alcohol impairment. About 800 people per day are injured, and 30 people die in a drunk-driving crash.
National Impaired Driving Prevention Month 2020
December 18, 2020 | Category: DUI AccidentsDecember is one of the most dangerous months for driving and has been deemed National Impaired Driving Prevention Month by Presidential proclamation.
Blood Alcohol Content 0.08 Law Is 20 Years Old
November 27, 2020 | Category: DUI AccidentsOn October 22, 2020, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) marked the 20th anniversary of the 0.08 blood alcohol content (BAC) standard in the United States. MADD says this was a historic victory for victims of drunk driving that saved thousands of lives.
How You Can Prevent Holiday DUI Accidents
November 20, 2020 | Category: DUI AccidentsThanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season, and we at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. would like to remind everyone that even though our gatherings may be smaller and limited this year, DUI accidents can still occur.