Warm Weather Brings Out Drunks

When the warm weather hits, you can be sure that you'll see a lot more people out on the road on any given day. This is particularly true during the weekends, when people like to go out and have a good time. Drunk driving is a real hazard during these times of the year. There will be a lot of people out who have had too many drinks and, unfortunately, a lot of them will get behind the wheel, anyway.

Knowing drunk drivers when you see them.

injured12Drunk drivers are not always easy to spot. Sometimes, you have to rely on the context. If you see someone signaling and then not turning over and over, they're probably just lost or confused. If you see this sort of behavior right after 2 am when bars close. However, there's a good chance that the person is drunk. This is when you want to be very careful and avoid getting close to those drivers.
Some people have the good sense to have a designated driver, but if you see a car full of drunks, be sure you treat it as if the driver were drunk. The driver may be obviously sober, but they could also be distracted by the activity in the car.

The dangers.

According to statistics from the State of Texas, you need to be very wary of drunk drivers. For example, there were over 1,000 fatalities in Texas in 2008 involving drivers who had blood alcohol counts of over the legal limit.
Even when drivers aren't over the legal limit, they are impaired if they have been drinking. You can see this demonstrated on television shows, read about it in car accident articles and learn about it from law enforcement agencies. One drink an hour won't put most people over the legal limit, but they'll definitely drive worse than they would if they hadn't had that drink.
Be sure you contact a lawyer if someone causes you injury or property damage due to their negligent behavior behind the wheel. A drunk driving accident attorney can determine whether or not it would be worth your while to file a lawsuit against the driver that harmed you. Even if they end up going to jail for drunk driving, you should investigate whether a civil lawsuit is appropriate. The driver going to jail will do nothing to help you recover from the financial damage they did to you or your family.

Search

OUR DALLAS LOCATION

2525 McKinnon Street #550 Dallas, Texas 75201

Note: The information that was utilized in this post was gathered from the use of secondary sources. This information used has not been confirmed or independently verified. If you locate any information that is not correct, please contact our firm as soon as possible so that we can make the appropriate corrections. If you find any information that is false, we will remove or correct the post immediately after it is brought to our attention.

Disclaimer: As a valued member of the Dallas community, Rasansky Law Firm’s goal is to improve the safety of all residents in the great state of Texas. These posts should not be viewed as a solicitation for business and the information included herein should not be taken as medical or legal advice. The photos used in this post are not representative of the actual crash scene.

Related Post

March 8, 2024
Understanding Texas Dram Shop Laws in Drunk Driving Accident Cases

While towns and governments around the country have turned their attention to distracted driving and mitigating its various causes, drunk driving still remains a significant problem. In fact, there were an average of […]

Read More
March 11, 2023
What Happens After a DUI Accident in Dallas?

While towns and governments around the country have turned their attention to distracted driving and mitigating its various causes, drunk driving remains a significant concern. In fact, about one-third of Americans will be […]

Read More
October 20, 2022
Trial Lawyer Jeffrey Rasansky Named Dallas-Fort Worth Medical Malpractice Plaintiffs’ ‘Lawyer of the Year’

DALLAS – Trial lawyer Jeffrey Rasansky of the Rasansky Law Firm has been selected by Best Lawyers in America as the Dallas-Fort Worth medical malpractice law plaintiff’s Lawyer of the Year for 2023. […]

Read More

Why Choose
Rasansky Law Firm

Over 30+ Years Of Personal Injury Experience

Top-Rated and Award-Winning Personal Injury Lawyers

Attorneys Available to Discuss Your Case Now

No Fee Unless You Win

Free Confidential Consultation.

Request A Free Consultation

Fill out the form below to receive a free and confidential initial consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer.

chevron-down