December Drunk Driving Awareness
It’s common knowledge that alcohol consumption increases significantly in the month of December. Between holiday parties and New Year’s Eve, there are plenty of reasons to raise a glass.
There is never a reason to get behind the wheel after drinking.
In December 2022* alone:
- Over 1,000 fatal drunk driving accidents occurred.
- Over 275 drunk-driving related deaths during Christmas/New Year’s occurred.
Even a single glass can affect coordination, vision, response times, and your ability to operate a vehicle. The more you consume, the greater the impairment.
It sounds straightforward but so many people choose to drink and drive, assuming “It’ll never happen to me.”
This holiday season, drive sober or arrange an alternative way home. This could include a rideshare, a sober friend or relative, a taxi, or public transportation.
If you’re carpooling, ensure a sober driver.
If you’re hosting, ensure every guest has a sober ride home.
If you see an impaired driver on the road, call 911.
Were you or someone you loved injured because of a drunk driver? Let us fight for the compensation you deserve.
Call Multerer Law at 716-882-8828. We’re here to help.
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Mark Multerer and Amanda N. Blum are personal injury attorneys in Buffalo, NY that specialize in slip and falls and car accidents.