Dangerous driving behaviors, such as driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, can cause a wide range of negative outcomes. Often these serious accidents involve two vehicles colliding. However, in other circumstances, pedestrians or road workers might become the victims of an incident. This is what took place in Colorado on Friday, July 17, when a female construction worker was hit by a suspected drunk driver. According to the Colorado Springs Police Department, the incident took place midday, with…
Drunk drivers are nearly always on the roads, even though it’s illegal to drink and drive. Whether they’ve used drugs or had too much alcohol to drink at a local bar, they could pose a threat to your safety. If a drunk driver hits you, do you know what to do next? The other party may be incoherent or unable to answer your questions, and you may be badly hurt. Here’s what to do if you find yourself in this situation….
When a driver involved in a crash that harms another person, there will be serious legal consequences. If that driver is under the influence of alcohol, the penalties are much more severe. Take, for example, a recent case in Colorado. A 32-year-old woman was sentenced to 16 years in prison for killing a 41-year-old man and 43-year-old woman in Breckenridge while she was driving under the influence of alcohol. The collision happened in the evening as she headed home while…
When a driver involved in a crash that harms another person, there will be serious legal consequences. If that driver is under the influence of alcohol, the penalties are much more severe. Take, for example, a recent case in Colorado. A 32-year-old woman was sentenced to 16 years in prison for killing a 41-year-old man and 43-year-old woman in Breckenridge while she was driving under the influence of alcohol. The collision happened in the evening as she headed home while…
Drunk drivers are the cause of approximately 29 deaths per day in this country. Because driving drunk is a voluntary decision that a driver has to make purposefully, each death caused by drunk driver is preventable. In addition to those who lose their lives, there are countless other victims who suffer injuries in crashes caused by impaired drivers. One thing that many people don’t realize is that not all impaired driving crashes are the result of a driver who’s intoxicated…
