Blog Category - Drunk Driving

Oct

Impaired Drivers: Risks Increase During the Holidays

The holiday season increases the joy and celebrations we experience in our lives. It also increases the chance of coming across impaired drivers in South Florida, and around the country. A deadly accident in Boca Raton drives this point home. According to a news report, a New Jer...

Oct

Holiday Traffic Accidents Spike in South Florida

As excitement builds during the holiday season, so does the frequency of holiday traffic accidents. Crowded roads, distracted drivers, and increased alcohol consumption all contribute to the rise. In South Florida, the steady influx of tourists and seasonal residents amplifies th...

Oct

Admitting Liability: What Are The Consequences For My Personal Injury Claim?

When involved in a personal injury claim, one crucial aspect is admitting liability. If a drunk and/or distracted driver hits you, they may readily admit fault. What are the implications of their admission for your claim? If you are a victim of a drunk driving accident, you may d...

Oct

Driving While Impaired: Tragic Motor Vehicle Accident in South Florida

A tragic incident occurred in southwestern Miami-Dade County when a Southwest Ranches firefighter, driving while impaired, caused a fatal accident. This crash resulted in the death of an elderly woman, severe injuries to his own three-year-old daughter and three others. Two victi...

Oct

How Are Drunk Driving Accidents Different Than Other Personal Injury Claims?

Drunk driving is a serious problem in Florida just like it is everywhere in the United States. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data, 10,142 people died in 2019 across the country in drunk-driving accidents. This is just the number of people who...

Oct

Drunk Driver Critically Injures Cyclist When Fleeing Crash Scene

Drunk driving in Florida is a scourge. It kills and injures hundreds of Floridians every year. The same is true of hit-and-run accidents, which occur with greater frequency in Florida than just about any other place in the United States. A drunk driver recently hit and critically...

Oct

Florida Hit-and-Run Accident Victim Taken Off Life Support

A University of Central Florida student was critically injured in a hit-and-run accident involving a drunk driver in Orlando recently while she was out walking near the UCF campus. Her family eventually had to make the excruciating decision to remove her from life support due to...

Oct

Tampa Crash Highlights Drunk Driving Danger During the Holiday Season

Two drivers who both had been drinking were recently involved in a collision in Tampa when one of the drivers went the wrong way down a major street, causing a head-on collision. The accident occurred near midnight and both drivers were hospitalized in critical condition at Tampa...