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Important facts to know about drunk driving accidents in the United States

Drunk driving accidents remain a persistent and deadly problem in the United States, despite decades of public awareness campaigns and strict legal penalties. These accidents have far-reaching consequences, affecting not only the impaired drivers…
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What are the consequences of a drunk driving accident?

Drunk driving is a dangerous and illegal act that poses significant risks to both the driver and other road users. When a drunk driving accident occurs, it can result in severe consequences, both civil and criminal, for all parties involved.…
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Civil lawsuits against drunk drivers who cause injuries

When a drunk driver causes an accident, it is possible that their victims can sustain life changing or fatal injuries. While the person will be prosecuted by the government for their actions, the victim and their family may also need compensation…
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The reasons why victims of drunk drivers may be awarded punitive damages in Louisiana

Baton Rouge, LA - Accident victims are eligible for certain types of monetary compensation called damages in civil lawsuits. Louisiana law only allows punitive damages in cases where a drunk driver is responsible for injuries and property damage.…
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Yuma police attempt to stop drunk driving accidents on St. Patrick’s Day

Yuma, AZ - Certain holidays have a strong association with substance abuse and the potential problems that can be associated with excessive consumption of drugs or alcohol. St. Patrick’s Day is known to be a day when many people drink large…
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A 22-year-old driver pleads not guilty for a fatal DUI crash in San Diego.

California - March 8, 2023 An Oceanside resident who pulled over on the side of Route 78 West of Emerald Drive was fatally injured while changing a flat tire.  According to authorities at the scene, a Buick sedan driven by a 22-year-old…
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Baton Rouge area drivers are now more likely to get away with drunk driving

Baton Rouge, LA - All states have made drunk driving illegal even if there is some variation of the law in each jurisdiction. Drivers are all told that they can face serious consequences such as fines, loss of a driver’s license, and jail…
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Drunk driver causes head on highway collision in Yuma

Yuma, AZ - When two cars collide suddenly while going in opposite directions, this is one of the most dangerous types of accidents. The people inside the cars can be seriously hurt or killed from the velocity of these kinds of crashes. Depending…
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How is damage recovery managed after a DUI accident in San Diego? 

California – October 31, 2022 San Diego travelers or pedestrians who are injured in an accident involving DUI should explore all options toward damage recovery for the harmful losses they experience. The National Highway Traffic Safety…
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Drunk driver causes collision at Iowa intersection

Iowa City, IA - Sometimes, an action as simple as failing to notice a stop sign can have life changing results. Drivers should always be aware of traffic control devices in their area, and they should obey all relevant laws while on the road.…
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Intoxicated driver kills a motorcyclist near Austin parking lot

Austin, TX - Drivers in Texas need to be mindful of the fact that there may be others on the roads who are intoxicated at any given time. Drunk drivers remain responsible for thousands of accidents annually, and these types of collisions happen…
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San Diego District Attorney receives grant funds to prevent impaired driving deaths.

California – November 9, 2022 The San Diego County District Attorney is receiving a $733,650 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety for the ninth year in a row to prevent and prosecute impaired driving deaths and DUI-drug cases.…
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Teen pedestrians left with critical injuries after DUI Hit and Run in San Diego.

California - November 11, 2022 Rosecrans Street near Lytton Street was the scene of an injury accident involving two teenage boys and a 21-year-old hit-and-run driver who was arrested for suspicion of DUI according to San Diego Law Enforcement…
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Drunk driving caused a multi-vehicle crash near Pittsburgh resulting in motorist injury.

Pennsylvania - December 6, 2022 Police arrested a Penn Township man for driving drunk and causing a crash in North Huntingdon that left another motorist with several broken bones. The 49-year-old man has been released on bond for charges…
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U-Haul driver charged with DUI after failing to stop at a traffic signal near Pittsburgh.

Pennsylvania - December 5, 2022 Pennsylvania law enforcement reported an accident involving a U-Haul driver who was under the influence when he caused a fatal crash on Route 19 in Cranberry Township near Pittsburgh.  Witnesses reported the…
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Pittsburgh teen suffered fatal injury in crash on I-79 after driver loses control of vehicle.

Pennsylvania - November 12, 2022 A 19-year-old suffered fatal injury and another teenager was seriously injured in a car accident on Interstate 79 in Mercer County.  The Pennsylvania State Police reported the crash occurred on I-79 north…