While the upcoming Fourth of July weekend is one of our nation’s most celebrated holidays, it is also, unfortunately, one of our most dangerous.
Anyone who finds themselves out on the road during this holiday might notice a police roadblock searching for intoxicated drivers. While this might seem like an inconvenience to those who aren’t driving drunk – the vast majority of us – it is important to be mindful of just how destructive the minority of drivers can be who choose to drink and drive.
Studies conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) show that 35% of all traffic fatalities in 2009 were caused by drivers that were legally drunk.
Alarmingly, this is actually a 3% increase from figures taken 10 years earlier.
The holiday weekend is a perfect time to relax, have fun, and enjoy the (hopefully) beautiful weather. But always make sure to be mindful of the safety of yourself and others. We have seen far too many people injured by drunk drivers and lives altered horribly. Let someone else drive. Be safe.
You can contact us here 24/7/365 (and we really mean that as we will answer our phone) if you have any questions and to learn how we may be able to help you in the unfortunate event of a drunk driving accident that caused you or your family or friends injuries – in particular, you will find that we listen, take your phone calls and e-mails (and even text messages!). We would be honored to help you with your matters – large or small.