New Years Eve Presents Many Driving Hazards
Given the high number of people that will be on the roads after midnight tonight and the high likelihood that many of them will be operating under the influence of some form of intoxicant, it is very likely that tonight will be among the most dangerous, if not the most dangerous, nights to take to the roadways. This blog has discussed repeatedly the dangers of driving under the influence, and how such conduct is presumed negligent in Tennessee. The unfortunate truth is that many people look forward to this night all year as a night to let loose and enjoy their drink or drug of choice. Even more unfortunate is that many of these individuals have to travel to their party destinations and then make the ill-fated decision to drive back home or to their next destination, thus endangering the lives of anyone else trying to use the roads.
Every year Tennesseans are injured in New Year's Eve crashes that are caused by driving under the influence of alcohol or some other intoxicant such as marijuana. Many of these crashes lead to the death or serious injury of the victims, leaving those victims or their families to pick up the pieces. If you or a loved one has been injured in a DUI-related accident, you should not be forced to go through the hassle of dealing with hospitals, bill collectors, insurance providers, and those who represent the interests of the party at fault without a skilled personal injury by your side to assist you throughout the process. Contact a Tennessee personal injury attorney today to learn how you can recover what you and your family deserve as quickly as possible.
