In the early 1990s, most states did not have the blood alcohol concentration limit of 0.08% that we see today. Most states allowed BAC levels as high as 0.10%. The few states that did enforce a 0.08% limit, however, had significantly fewer fatal accidents due to drunk drivers than other states. Many studies and reports filed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) corroborate this correlation. Today, all states enforce a 0.08% limit on BAC. While this has certainly reduced the number of drunk driving accidents we see today, the fact remains that drunk driving is still a serious problem. Roughly 16,000 people are killed every year by drunk drivers in America. Drunk drivers still pose a very real threat.
If you or someone in your family has been in an accident caused by a drunk driver, you may be seeking legal restitution. Drunk driving accident cases can be overwhelming for those without legal experience, especially when multiple defendants are involved under a dram shop cause of action. If you or someone you love has been injured by a drunk driver, I recommend that you contact a drunk driving accident attorney and make sure your injuries are fully compensated.
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Personal Injury Attorney Michael Grossman
| Posted on:
4/28/2010
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As a Texas attorney practicing for 20 years, I have litigated all manner of personal injury cases. I use this blog as a place to write opinion / editorial articles on a variety of topics that catch my interest and as a means of sharing news stories relevant to personal injury accidents. I think the overwhelming majority of people are unaware just how common these types of accidents are and I hope this blog raises awareness to rather serious public safety concerns. However, this blog is simply a means for me to share my opinions and I would recommend that anyone who is considering seeking legal counsel should contact their family attorney.
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