Drunk Driver Accidents

Signs a Driver is Drunk: How to Stay Safe on the Road

In the United States, it is illegal to drive a vehicle if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08 percent or higher. This is largely because drivers who are impaired by the effects of alcohol experience blurred or double vision, slower reflexes and reaction times, poor judgment, and even a loss of consciousness behind the […]

Sacramento Man Receives Maximum Sentence For Drunk-Driving Deaths

The 24 year-old sat in the courtroom sobbing, attempting to put into words the immense sorrow he carried over the terrible damage he had inflicted on three families earlier this year. He apologized for his actions, and expressed incredible sadness. “I still cannot imagine the impact on your lives – the impact in which I […]

What is a DUI Checkpoint?

DUI checkpoints, also known as sobriety checkpoints, are special road stops where law enforcement officers check drivers for signs of intoxication or impairment. Sobriety checkpoints are used as part of law enforcements’ larger impaired driving deterrence program. If a driver is found to be impaired by drugs and/or alcohol, the police officer can arrest them […]

Legalized Marijuana – Driving Under the Influence?

Marijuana is one of the most widely-used illicit drugs throughout the world. According to statistics from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, about 16.7 million persons (6.6 percent of the US general population) aged 12 and older admitted to using marijuana within the last month. Because of its popularity, it is no surprise […]

Pregnant Woman Killed By Suspected Drunk Driver

According to a recent report states that an accident on Highway 44 caused the death of a pregnant woman and may have been alcohol-related. The unidentified victim died from injuries she sustained in an accident on Highway 44. The report indicates that a Toyota Camry crossed the center line and swerved into oncoming traffic. One […]

Is A Drunk Driver Responsible for Passenger Injuries?

It would seem that there would be no question that a drunk driver who causes an accident would be responsible for the injuries to his or her passengers, but there may be exceptions to this rule in some states. However, California law is relatively clear: even if a victim is drunk or using illegal drugs, […]

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