Alcohol is not the only thing that can result in DUI charges. In fact, many people face charges for being impaired due to drugs or medications. Take for example this case in which a man was arrested for being under the influence when he caused a crash that resulted in...
Losing a loved one in a collision is difficult for anyone, but it's particularly devastating when that crash was the result of a drunk driver. Drunk driving is the top cause of collision on the roads today, according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving.Driving while...
It's devastating to think that someone would drive drunk without thinking about the consequences to others. Someone who decides to drive home from work or school while impaired isn't just putting themselves at risk. They're also threatening the lives of those around...
Even though the police ask that people don't drink and drive over the busy holiday weekends, the truth is that many people still do. Driving while intoxicated can lead to crashes, injuries and deaths, which is why the authorities work hard to stop drunk drivers before...
If you're planning to enjoy the Fourth of July weekend with family or are spending a few weeks away on vacation for the summer, now is a good time to talk about drinking and driving. During holidays and in vacation areas, you're more likely to see people drinking and...
Drunk driving crashes are devastating. The driver might have been asleep behind the wheel, failed to react to vehicles slowing down ahead or traffic signals telling them to stop. The driver might have suddenly swerved into the other lane or may have missed a stop sign...
Drunk driving accidents wouldn't happen in a perfect world, but they unfortunately do happen all the time in Connecticut. From someone making the mistake of driving home after a night at the bar to a teen who takes drugs and thinks that they can make it home safely,...
Every year in Connecticut and across the U.S., an average of 11,000 people die in crashes relating to drunk driving, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. By contrast, about 500 people die in crashes relating to phone use behind the wheel....
Being involved in a car accident is traumatizing even after the victims are discharged from the hospital, as they have to come to terms with their physical, emotional and financial losses. Oftentimes, the physical injuries heal, but leave behind overwhelming medical...
When Connecticut residents are injured by a drunk driver, it is important for them to have the knowledge of how the legal process can help them with the injuries, damages and harm they have suffered. A drunk driver may be subject to criminal penalties associated with...
