Rasansky Law Firm Blog

Millions of people enjoy drinking beer or spirits, especially during social gatherings and celebrations. Many of these people will risk facing DUI charges. Others will become an unwilling participant of a drunk driving accident. Even though the legal drinking limit for drunk driving is a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08, many impaired individuals drive when past this limit. 
 

According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, three in every 10 Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related vehicle accident in their lives. In 2008, an estimated 11,773 people died due to DUI crashes. These are such startling drunk driving statistics given the amount of vehicles on the road today. Alcohol Alert states Texas as the state with the most drunk driving deaths with a total of 1,544 in 2006. 
 

To understand how someone can become drunk, you must know how many drinks the average person can consume. A drink is classified as either a shot of liquor, one 12-oz beer, or a 5-oz glass of wine. About.com states on average a 120-pound woman can reach a .08 BAC level after only two drinks and a 180-pound man can be at .08 after four drinks. 
 

Never be fooled by the latest thing that will quickly sober you up. There are many myths behind what to do if you "suddenly become drunk." Some common myths include:

• "Drink coffee to stay alert" - Contrary to this advice, only time will help you become sober. 
• "Big people can drink more and take longer to get drunk" - While it is true body size play a part, it still falls on your metabolism, the amount of rest you had prior to drinking, and when you last ate solid foods.
• "Roll the window down while driving" - Although you will be able to breathe in fresh air, it will not help you to remain focused.
• "Turn the radio up real loud" - Not only this will prevent you from hearing car horns, emergency vehicles approaching, and railroad sirens, it won't help to improve judgment.
• "Splash cold water on your face" - Water splashed on your face will only help your face become moist. It won't help you to revamp motor skills.
• "Just drive slower" - Drunk driving is not safe at any speed!

At The Rasansky Law Firm, we are committed to being an advocate for individuals who suffer from illness sustained from drunk driving. DUI is a serious threat to your safety on the streets. If you feel that you were wrongly injured due to a person driving drunk, do not hesitate to fill out our free case evaluation form. Our team will gladly review the facts of your situation.