Drunk Driving Car Accidents – How Alcohol Affects Driving Ability

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How Alcohol Affects Driving Ability
Drunk Driving Car Accidents -
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Every driver should be aware of the dangers of
drinking and driving. Hundreds of thousands of
people are killed worldwide while driving under
the influence of alcohol, and millions of others
were injured as a result. If you think about
going out with friends for a drink, consider
taking a cab instead of driving there, because
doing that may just save your life. Here is how
alcohol affects your driving abilities and what
you should do if you find yourself involved in a
car accident caused by a drunk person.
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Fake Confidence
After a few drinks, you are overwhelmed with fake
confidence and positive energy. You feel like
you can do everything, but in reality, your brain
is simply confused. You start losing focus, and
you are unable to think straight. One of the
worst things that you can do after getting drunk
is driving. Did you know that DUI is severely
punishable by the law in every U.S. state?
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If you are pulled over and found to be under the
influence of alcohol, the consequences could be
Losing your drivers license or having it
suspended
Spending a night (or more) in jail
Getting fined (with additional penalties)
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If you end up in an accident, you will end up
having more problems than you can handle. On top
of that, you could ruin someones life as well as
your own. Nationwide car accident lawyers advise
you to think twice before getting behind the
wheel if you plan on drinking later that day. If
you do end up driving, you will increase your
chances of getting involved in a car accident by
70 percent. Give them a call if you end up in a
car accident, and they will help you file a claim
(assuming that you are eligible) or help you
reduce your penalties if you are the one who
caused the accident.
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Bad Judgment Calls
Even the smallest amounts of alcohol could cloud
your judgment and affect your decision-making
skill. Alcohol always affects the brain first,
leaving you unable to think straight, plan ahead,
or make sound decisions. Even with blood alcohol
levels of .02 and higher, your thinking is
impaired and you are prone to making more
mistakes than usual.
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Impaired Vision
Usually after the third beer is where your vision
gets impaired. Alcohol slows down your eye muscle
function, reduces your peripheral vision and
prevents you from clearly judging the depth and
distance of your field of view. Also, did you
know that people under the influence of alcohol
tend to focus on a single point (usually for a
long period of time)? If you find yourself in an
accident that was caused by a drunk driver, be
sure to get in touch with a car accident
attorney. Ask for a free consultation and receive
all the information that you need and free case
evaluation (with no legal obligations). The
Nationwide personal injury attorneys at Colson
Hicks Eidson will help you receive the highest
compensation possible in a timely manner.
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