Drunk Driving Accidents
The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration reports that, on average, nearly 30 people die every day in drunk driving accidents in the United States.
KANSAS CITY, MO, June 05, 2013
Driving while intoxicated is a serious problem in America and the rest of the world, each year causing billions of dollars in property damage, lost wages, medical bills and more. The total cost of motor vehicle crashes in the United States in 2000 was $230.6 billion, with about 80% attributed to intoxicated driving.The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that, on average, nearly 30 people die every day in drunk driving accidents in the United States. This amounts to one death about every 48 minutes! Yet another frightening statistic from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is that the average drunk driver has driven while intoxicated 80 times before being arrested. Additionally, one in every three teen deaths resulting from car accidents is because of drunk driving.
Many drivers do not realize how easily alcohol can affect their reaction time and their ability to drive safely. In Missouri and Kansas, a driver over the age of 21 is legally allowed to have a maximum blood alcohol level of .08%. For drivers under the age of 21, a Zero Tolerance policy is enforced, meaning a maximum blood alcohol level of .02% is allowed.
Drinking as little as two beers can raise one's blood alcohol level to .02% which impairs judgement, reaction times, and the ability to multi-task. About three beers can elevate one's blood alcohol to .05%, reducing coordination, causing difficulty steering, and impairing the ability to track moving objects. The legal limit of .08% takes about four beers and makes it difficult to control speed, reason, and process information.
Many drunk drivers injure themselves or die as a result of auto accidents. However, there are many innocent victims of another driver's intoxication on the road. If you or someone you know has been the victim of an injury resulting from an intoxicated driver, contact an experienced and professional personal injury attorney who will know how to best handle your case.
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