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- Michael T. Gibson, Esq., Lead Attorney & President at Michael T. Gibson, P.A., Auto Justice Attorney, Catastrophic Injuries Expert and Licensed for 17 years
- Todd Curtin Esq., Partner & Lead Trial Attorney at Michael T. Gibson, P.A., Auto Justice Attorney and Licensed for 8 years
- Amit Jhalli, Esq. Attorney at Michael T. Gibson, P.A., Auto Justice Attorney, Personal Injury Pre-suit Investigation & Brain Injury Expert and Licensed for 9 years
The holidays are here and New Year’s Eve is right around the corner. As we prepare for festivities with family and friends, it’s important to remember the dangers of drinking and driving. Even if you have a couple of drinks and feel you are “okay to drive,” you still could be over the legal limit. Buzzed driving is drunk driving. Driving with any alcohol in your system puts you and other drivers at risk.
That’s why it is important to choose your role before the drinking begins. Will you drink or will you drive? Every year 10,322 people are killed as a result of drunk drivers. This time of year it is especially dangerous due to the number of holiday parties, work parties and celebrations to ring in the New Year.
Plan ahead this holiday season and designate a sober driver if you choose to drink. Below are some helpful tips to avoid a DUI this year and keep you and your loved ones safe on the roads:
Having just one drink can impair your judgment and delay your reaction time, putting you and others on the road at risk.
If you plan on drinking, do not drive. Plan ahead and assign a designated driver before you arrive at the party.
When you know you will be drinking, leave your keys at home or have a sober driver take them for the night.
If you have been drinking, call a taxi, phone a friend or family member. Do not drive, even if it is a short distance. The average DUI costs approximately $10,000. You can call a taxi for much less.
If you see an intoxicated driver on the road, contact law enforcement immediately. Your actions can save a life.
Related Resources:
- Holiday Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving From Richland Public Health
- Safety Tips: New Year’s Eve From Answers.USA.Gov
Use A Designated Driver This New Year’s Eve!
The holiday season is peak travel time and increases the likelihood of accidents on the road. At the Law Firm of Michael T. Gibson, P.A., we want you to travel safe this holiday season, and year around! If you or a loved one have been involved in a car accident, it is important that you contact an experienced Orlando Auto Accident Lawyer immediately. Our experienced team of accident attorneys can help you obtain compensation for medical bills, future medical treatment, loss of wages, pain and suffering, etc. Feel free to fill out our quick contact form on our website to discuss your legal options in greater detail.
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