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Designating Drivers and Other Ways to Prevent Drunk Driving Accidents

Warmer weather is here and more people are taking to the road. That fact alone increases the risk for car accidents.

Warmer weather also means teenagers who have gotten their driver's licenses are on the road, practicing their driving. Lack of experience increases accident risks for teen drivers and so does the presence of more bicycles, pedestrians and traffic in general.

What About Underage Drinking and Driving?

Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) reports the following statistics about underage drinking, and the facts are rather alarming:

However, teenagers are not the age group that has the highest rate of drunk drivers. Drivers between the ages of 26 and 29 have the highest rate of drunk driving incidents (20.7 percent).

What Are Some Practical Ways to Avoid Drunk Driving?

Ways to avoid riding with a drunk driver include:

Seek Legal Help if Injured in a Drunk Driving Accident

If you are seriously injured in an accident caused by a drunk driver, you should consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer. You would have the right to recover damages for pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost income, future lost income and other related damages.

 

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