About 28 people per day in America are killed in drunk driving accidents. (In Ohio alone, drunk driving makes up 32 percent of traffic fatalities.) When someone drinks alcohol before operating a vehicle, they suffer many adverse effects. Below are four ways alcohol...
Can you hold a third party liable for a drunk driving crash?
If you’ve been seriously injured or a loved one has been killed by a drunk driver, you could be looking at extensive financial losses in addition to the physical and emotional damage they caused. Holding the drunk driver and their insurance (if they even have...
I have been hit by a drunk driver: What should I do?
One of the most reckless and irresponsible decisions a driver can ever make is to operate a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Unfortunately, drunk driving claims over 11,000 American lives each year. If you are involved in a car accident with a driver who is under the...
Keeping your teen safe on prom night
Prom season is one of the most anticipated times of the year for many high school students but one of the most dreaded for parents. They remember what went on around prom when they were teens, or maybe they’ve just seen too many headlines about horrific crashes caused...
Can you spot a drunk or drugged driver?
If you’re already dealing with the aftermath of a crash caused by an impaired driver, you may feel like they’re everywhere on the roads. Indeed, too many drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Often, the drugs aren’t illegal. Many prescription and...
Even a small amount of alcohol can affect driving ability
Because of the fact that the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08%, people sometimes make the assumption that a small amount of alcohol is not going to impact their ability to drive. They think they would need to have a few drinks and get over the...
What Ohio county has the most drunk driving accidents?
A pandemic-dominated 2020 saw fewer cars on Ohio roads. With more space for motorists came a reduction of all accidents by 17 percent. However, the motor vehicle collision numbers are not all good news. While the roads were risky for a reduced number of travelers,...
8 Signs another motorist may be driving while intoxicated
Proactively spotting the warning signs of a drunk or intoxicated driver can help you stay safer in what is, admittedly, an unsafe situation. Identifying a potentially drunk driver doesn’t guarantee that an accident won’t occur. However, knowing the warning signs is a...
Ohio and Kentucky vehicle crash statistics have a tale to tell
Anyone who lives in Ohio or Kentucky can glean important insights from recently released statistics, including numbers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) and the Kentucky State Police. The more we know about the causes and consequences of car crashes, the...
Drivers become dangerous after just one drink
Drinking and driving do not mix. As most Cincinnati residents know, consuming alcohol before operating a motor vehicle can lead to serious accidents, significant injuries, and even fatalities. Alcohol is he substance that can affect drivers in different ways, but...