DWI & Drunk Driving Accident Statistics
From the Whitley Law Firm, we hope you safely enjoyed the holiday season and all New Year's celebrations. Your safety is important to our legal team here, and we are always ready to help you fight to hold an irresponsible person accountable for their wrong doings. If you or a loved one was injured by a drunk driver during the holidays, immediately speak to a Raleigh personal injury lawyer at our office. We will be able to investigate the
car accident to prove that someone's choice to get behind the wheel while intoxicated directly led to your injuries. While drinking and driving appears to be looked down upon in our community, many
drunk driving accidents still occur here and throughout the United States on a regular basis. The following are several statistics compiled from the most recent data on drunk driving:
- One in three people will be involved in a drunk driving accident in their life.
- One in three fatal car accidents involving teens is alcohol related.
- One person is injured from an alcohol-related auto accident each minute.
- In 2009, 10,839 people were killed in alcohol-related traffic accidents. This accounted for almost 1/3 of all traffic deaths, nearly one death every 50 minutes.
- United States adults drank and got behind the wheel of a vehicle with a BAC at or above .08% 112 million times in 2010.
After being involved in a car accident caused by an impaired driver, do not wait to seek legal representation. The recovery process for an individual in a DWI related accident will be lengthy and expensive, and you will need the assistance of a lawyer to ensure that your rights are protected. For a free consultation and to learn how you can maximize your settlement, contact a Raleigh personal injury lawyer from the Whitley Law Firm today.