December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month

The Holiday Season is Particularly Dangerous on the Roads The holidays are a hectic time of year, from family gatherings and work parties to all the shopping that must get done. While the holidays are a time of cheer and joy for many of us, they can also be deadly. Data from the U.S. Department of Transportation shows that, on average, 300 people die in drunk driving crashes from Christmas to New Year's Day. Unfortunately, fatalities from car accidents make up more than a quarter of all crash deaths. This may come as a surprise to some, but others know…

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Football Season is a Dangerous Time for All Drivers If you live in Texas and like sports, September marks the beginning of the best time of year - football season. The Lone Star State is home to the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans, including countless collegiate teams. Regardless of what level, football teams in Texas draw thousands of fans to their respective parking lots and stadiums every single weekend throughout the season. The Dallas Cowboys happen to have the fifth-highest attendance in the NFL, which shows just how loyal their fans are. But football season isn’t just about chicken wings…

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Establishments Can Be Held Liable for Accidents If you have been injured in a DUI or DWI accident, you may be wondering who can be held accountable. Often, these accidents result in life-altering injuries that are followed by mounting medical bills, time away from work, and a complete upheaval of life as you knew it. It doesn’t seem quite fair now, does it? If the accident occurred as a result of someone else’s negligence, you may be able to seek compensation. Yet, this may not be your only option. One of the most frequent questions we field is whether bars,…

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Drunk Driving is Incredibly Dangerous and Could be Life-Altering Despite the many laws and organizations focused on raising awareness about the dangers of drunk driving, it remains a serious problem in the United States. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), 30 people die as a result of drunk driving every day in America. In 2017, alone, nearly 11 people died in car accidents involving a drunk driver - that is one person every 48 minutes. Additionally, more than 300,000 people were injured in drunk driving wrecks. Not only do people continue to make the poor decision to get behind…

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St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday where everyone in the country claims to be of Irish ancestry. The holiday is celebrated with individuals dressing up in anything green they can wear as well as the consumption of copious amounts of beer dyed green. While the day is often full of celebration of one’s heritage or merely just an excuse to binge drink, St. Patrick’s Day brings with it an atmosphere of excess and dangerous situations. Unfortunately, the celebration of Ireland’s patron saint is too frequently ruined by drunk-driving incidents. St. Patrick’s Day is the Fourth Drunkest Holiday  According to WalletHub,…

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