Millions of Americans across the country are gearing up for holiday travel. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 40 percent of highway deaths during the holiday season are alcohol-related, compared to 29 percent during the rest of the year. The period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve is the busiest time of the year for travelers and the most dangerous due to alcohol consumption. If you are planning on drinking during the holidays, you should not plan to drive until you are completely sobered up.
Drinking while under the influence of alcohol can have many negative effects on you, which include:
Comparative negligence is a legal theory that reduces the amount of damages a plaintiff can recover in a negligence-based claim. Both Maryland Washington, D.C. follow this rule. If the injured person is responsible for their injuries in any way, they cannot recover damages. This is true no matter how severe their injuries are, even if they result in death.
Injuries that may result due to drunk driving include:
Injuries can be catastrophic. It is important to seek the counsel of an experienced car accident lawyer to help defend your rights and obtain the compensation you deserve.
It is important to stay safe this holiday season and drink responsibly. However, this is not always the case, and accidents will happen due to alcohol consumption. If you were injured in a drunk driving accident, contact a Washington DC car wreck lawyer at the Law Offices of Duane O. King. Our experienced lawyers will fight to obtain the compensation you deserve for your injuries. For a free consultation, contact us online or call us at 202-331-1963. Located in Washington, DC, we represent clients throughout DC and Maryland.
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