The Dangers of Drunk Driving
You go to a party and have a few more drinks than you expected. When the party ends, you remember that you drove. After some deliberation, you decide that you are capable of driving home. You say goodbye to everyone and get into your car. You may have just made a big mistake.
Drunk drivers are far more likely to be involved in major motor vehicle accidents. Sadly, innocent people are often harmed by these collisions. If you or someone you love has been injured by a drunk driver, contact the Queens car accident lawyers of Parker Waichman Alonso, LLP at 888-244-2273.
The Effects of Alcohol
If you have to deliberate in order to decide if you are sober enough to drive, chances are that you are not. You always have options, such as calling a cab, using public transportation, or calling a sober friend.
When you drink, you alter both your physical and emotional state. These changes, though temporary, severely impair your ability to drive for the short-term. Some of the effects of alcohol are:
- Impaired vision
- Delayed reaction time
- Behavioral changes and mood swings
- Inability to focus
Each of the abilities that alcohol impairs is vital to safely operating an automobile. When you have been drinking, you severely decrease your ability to drive, which puts you, your passengers, and your fellow motorists in grave danger. Aside from being illegal, drunk driving may cause serious injury or death.
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Drunk drivers are responsible for many auto-related injuries and deaths each year. If you or your loved one has been the victim of a drunk driver, contact the Queens drunk driving injury attorneys of Parker Waichman Alonso, LLP at 888-244-2273. You may be entitled to financial compensation for your injuries.
