Drunk driving accidents happen every day when you look at the national statistics. Since many happen at night, some drivers actively try to avoid driving after dark. Remember, even if you're sober, you can get hit by a driver who is not.How great is the risk in...
Drunk Driving Accidents
Excessive drinking in Louisiana is higher than average
Excessive drinking in Louisiana is slightly higher than the national average, according to statistics from health professionals. They consider excessive drinking to be binge drinking, or having five or more drinks during the same event. That guide is for men. For...
The primary reason for accidents involving wrong-way drivers
If you look at each individual case, you can find many different reasons for wrong-way accidents. Sometimes, an elderly driver gets confused and gets on the highway going the wrong way. Other drivers claim not to have seen the warning signs. In some cases, darkness or...
Will someone know if they’re too drunk to drive?
When a drunk person gets in a car and decides to drive, do they know that they're too drunk? Or do they think that they're sober enough to drive safely?Of course, the reality is that both things happen. Some people decide to risk it, knowing it's dangerous but hoping...
How many lives does drunk driving take?
Everyone knows that drunk driving is common and that it is dangerous. But just how bad is the problem? It's worse than a lot of people realize.The truth is that 29 people die every day from DUI crashes, on average. Those deaths happen all across the United States. If...
Drunk drivers may fare better in accidents
Do you ever feel like, in a drunk driving accident, it is the other person - and not the drunk driver who caused the crash -- who fares worse? Maybe you got injured in a crash that the drunk driver walked away from without a scratch. Maybe you spent months in the...
People have many options about drinking and driving
People who drink and drive often make excuses, acting like they had no other choice. They had to get home, they'll say. They didn't mean to drink too much, but they couldn't wait for a few hours to sober up. They didn't know what else to do.In the moment, that type of...
Louisiana ninth in drunk driving fatalities
In addition to New Year's, revelers in Louisiana also celebrate Mardi Gras. Unfortunately, people consume the most liquor during these holidays with 43.5 percent of the population engaging in binge drinking. Recently issued statistics from SafeWise also indicate that...
Police ramp up efforts to combat drunk driving
The winter holiday season is here, and people across Louisiana will be going to parties and celebrations throughout the month of December and into the New Year. It is not at all unusual for people to have a drink or two as part of these festivities, and most people...
The dangers of drunk drivers on the roadways
Drunk drivers can cause serious and catastrophic car accidents that can leave victims unexpectedly facing serious harm and damages. As a result, victims of drunk driving accidents need to be familiar with their personal injury legal protections and the resources and...