Whether you are headed out to run an errand, going to work, or dropping the kids off at school one expects other drivers on the road to be mindful, respectful of the laws set in place to protect us, be cognizant of traffic and drive carefully for everyone’s safety and wellbeing. However, the San Francisco Bay Area is not only very densely populated (San Fran is the 13th most populous metropolitan city in the United States), but, unfortunately, not everyone drives with safety in mind.
Drunk driving remains a serious national problem that tragically affects numerous lives. In 2017, according to the NHTSA, there were 10,874 alcohol-impaired (BAC > .08) driving fatalities in the United States (29% of all motor vehicle traffic fatalities), one every 50 minutes, with 1,120 (10.3%) of those fatal crashes occurring in California.
In fact, about one-third of all traffic fatalities involve drivers whose abilities have been significantly diminished by drinking. It is estimated that two in every ten Americans will be involved in an alcohol related crash at some time in their lives.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) rightfully calls alcohol-impaired driving the most frequently committed violent crime in America. While the criminal court system can punish a drunk driver who caused the accident, it does nothing to compensate the victims.
Practices:
- Bicycle Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Car Accidents
- Wrongful Death
- Truck Accidents
- Accidents Caused by Drunk Drivers