Intoxication can often make us prone to minor accidents, such as knocking over our drink at a house party. Though such instances can be dismissed as casual occurrences, unfortunately, alcohol can be the cause of serious accidents, as well. This happens mainly because alcohol slows down the brain and impacts the reflexes of the body. These reactions heighten the chances of deadly auto accidents. If you’ve become a victim of an auto accident, do not hesitate to reach out to our seasoned car accident attorneys in Baton Rouge at the Law Offices of L. Clayton Burgess.
It’s true that even small consumption of alcohol can:
- Impact our reasoning and judgment
- Impair our vision and lead to loss of hearing
- Lead us to lose concentration
- Upset our balance and coordination
A drunken driver often ends up making poor decisions and causes disastrous accidents. Here’s a list of 4 types of auto accidents caused by intoxicated drivers:
Head-on collisions:
Drunken drivers often become drowsy and end up falling asleep while driving. Moreover, alcohol reduces a person’s vision and ability to comprehend traffic signs and signals, thereby making collision a likely outcome.
Pedestrian accident:
A drunken driver often experiences impaired vision and may miss noticing a pedestrian on the road. This lapse by the driver may lead the victim to suffer catastrophic injuries or in the worst cases, death.
Rear-end collisions:
Alcohol consumption impairs a person’s ability to judge distances accurately and slows the reflexes too. Therefore, if another driver slows down, a deadly accident occurs.
Wrong-way accidents:
As drunken drivers cannot identify traffic signs effectively, they may not realize that they are driving on the wrong side of a one-way street, entrance, or exit of a particular highway.
Major Penalties That Alcohol-Related Accidents Carry
If a driver is charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI), she may face stringent criminal action which may result in a high fine and/or prison sentence. DUI charges can also result in other consequences such as a license being revoked or a car getting impounded. Such strict measures are adopted to avert deadly auto accidents.
Seek the Assistance of a Lawyer for Alcohol-Related Accidents
Alcohol-related accidents often lead to complex challenges, both for the offender and the plaintiffs. Determining liability in alcohol-related accidents may appear simple, however, there are times when the host of a private party or a bartender may be held accountable for serving alcohol. The victim can also be held equally responsible for their injuries; for example, driving negligently or not obeying traffic rules.
If you’ve become a victim of alcohol-related auto accident injury, our experienced Baton Rouge personal injury lawyers at the Law Offices of L. Clayton Burgess can help you file your claim, investigate the case, and provide legal assistance for a favorable settlement.
