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4 Don’t Make a Deadly Decision
Don’t Drink and Drive
Understand the Life-Altering Consequences of DUI Most of us know of someone who was injured or killed by a drunk driver; it’s no secret that driving under the influence can have deadly consequences. But every day, people get behind the wheel after drinking. others suffer serious damage to their internal organs, spinal cords, and brains. These injuries usually require expensive surgeries, extended hospital stays, pain medication, and years of physical therapy.
Just because you made it home safely doesn’t mean you made a smart decision!
But many drunk driving accidents result in death. It’s not just the driver who’s at risk but also the passengers in the car and other drivers on the road. Regardless of whether you suffer from minor or life-altering damage, injuries from a drunk driving accident are a constant reminder of a forever life-changing moment. Drunk driving accidents create burdens like medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Extensive emotional damage for drivers, passengers, and family members can also plague those involved for years. Understand drunk driving laws in Florida. If you’re pulled over after drinking and driving, you’ll likely be charged with a DUI. In Florida, driving under the influence (DUI) is defined as operating a motor vehicle while impaired with a blood alcohol
When you get behind the wheel after a night of drinking, you’re not only putting your own life at risk, but you’re also risking the lives of everyone else on the road. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), over 1.2 million drivers were arrested in 2011 for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or narcotics. According to the Florida DMV, 55,722 DUI tickets were issued in the same year. In 2014, drunk driving fatalities accounted for 28% of all traffic-related deaths. Know the consequences of driving under the influence. Like regular auto accidents, drunk driving accidents can have some serious, and even deadly, consequences. Although many people walk away from drunk driving accidents with only bruises and broken bones,
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