One of the nation’s favorite holidays, St. Patrick’s Day often brings festivities and celebrations to Irish and non-Irish folks. It is also one of the biggest drinking holidays of the year, which makes the roadways especially dangerous with drunk and irresponsible drivers. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), almost 60 percent of the American population plan to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, with an average of consuming over four alcohol drinks.
Furthermore, the NHTSA reports that there are almost 30 people killed in a DUI car accident per day. The risk is far greater on St. Patrick’s Day, particularly between the times of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. In 2018, a total of 73 people died in a DUI-related accident during this period on St. Patrick’s Day alone. Pedestrians are not safe either; 2018 saw one-third of pedestrians killed in an accident had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at or over the legal limit of .08 percent.
Some more distressing facts about St. Patrick’s Day:
Drinking and driving is never okay, no matter how many drinks you have. Even one drink is enough to cause impairment, lost focus, and drowsiness. The following are some safety tips to help you keep safe on St. Patrick’s Day:
St. Patrick’s Day is a wonderful holiday to celebrate with family and friends, but only when done so responsibly. If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident involving an impaired driver, reach out to the Washington DC car accident lawyers at the Law Offices of Duane O. King. Our skilled legal team will thoroughly investigate the cause of the accident and help you get the compensation for which you are entitled. Call us today at 202-331-1963 or contact us online for a free consultation. Located in Washington, D.C., Alexandria, Virginia, and National Harbor, Maryland, we work with clients in Prince George’s County, including Laurel, Beltsville, Adelphi, College Park, Greenbelt, Mitchellville, Woodmore, Greater Upper Marlboro, Springdale, Largo, Bowie, Capitol Heights, District Heights, Forestville, Suitland, Seat Pleasant, Clinton, Oxon Hill, Temple Hills, and Fort Washington.
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