Unfortunately deaths resulting from drunk driving are completely avoidable, but they continue to touch the lives of countless citizens every year. Minimizing the occurrence of these deaths is a goal everyone shares, and fortunately the lives touched by drunk driving fatalities have been steadily decreasing throughout the last several decades.
Regardless, work still needs to be done to reach the minimum number of these deaths per year. Every 48 minutes a person is killed by an impaired or intoxicated driver, costing society over $51 billion per year. However, a West Palm Beach car accident attorney can help.
General Precautions
Despite these precautions being well known, they are rarely followed by a large amount of persons. Once drunk, judgment is impaired, and even if judgment is not impaired many people simply do not want to taint their good time with the inconvenience of measures like a designated driver. Local taxi services are affordable and they don’t leave anyone in your party out of a night of fun because they must remain sober to drive. Remaining with your party and watching over your friends is a great way to keep everyone safe.
Do not allow them to drive impaired, first and foremost, and if hosting a party encourage your guests to plan ahead of time for safe transportation. Serving non-alcoholic drinks or cutting people off an hour before they leave are two effective ways to promote responsible decision making.
Promotion
Educating the public about the dangers of alcohol abuse, as well as the risk of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, is a huge measure aimed at reducing the number of alcohol-related fatalities. The effects of campaigns that promote alcohol awareness can be felt across all sections of society, ultimately leading to policy changes that result in less alcohol-related deaths on the road.
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Active Law Enforcement
Laws related to the consumption of alcohol must be enforced for the public to feel some type of incentive regarding getting behind the wheel drunk. Some of these laws include 0.08% Blood Alcohol Concentration laws as well as zero tolerance laws which apply to all residents of the U.S. under the age of 21.
These laws must be backed by strict penalties as well, including the revocation of one’s license if caught driving drunk (not applicable in all areas), implementing sobriety tests at sporting events and making mandatory the assessment of substance abuse.
Hire a West Palm Beach Injury Lawyer
Don’t continue suffering because a friend or loved one was injured or killed by a drunk driver. The negligence of drunk drivers is a crime that needs to be punished. Our attorneys will help you and your family find peace again by getting the justice you deserve. Even if you think you don’t have a case that is strong enough to pursue, please contact us today and let us determine whether or not your case is valid.
Our consultations are free and always confidential, so please don’t leave your potential compensation on the table after you’ve already been through so much. Please call Sternberg / Forsythe, your West Palm Beach personal injury lawyer, at (561) 687-5660 now for a free case evaluation.