Deadly Duo: Drunk and Distracted Driving During the Holidays

 Posted on December 06, 2024 in Car Accident

The winter holiday season is a time for family, coworkers, and friends to gather and celebrate. Alcohol is often served at these functions, particularly on New Year’s Eve, and intoxicated partygoers frequently decide to drive themselves home. These drivers may also use the time in their cars to mentally make their holiday lists and check them twice rather than concentrating on safe driving. Driving while drunk or distracted is dangerous, but when combined, it can be deadly.

If a distracted or drunk driver causes a car accident that injures you or your family, an experienced Palo Alto, CA lawyer from Fuller Law Firm is here to help you hold him fully accountable. Reach out today to schedule a free case review.

Alcohol and Drug Impairments

It is illegal to drive in California while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Drugs do not have to be unlawful to cause impairments; some over-the-counter and prescription medications can also make driving unsafe. Impaired drivers may experience:

• Altered perception

• Blurred vision

• Difficulty focusing and concentrating

• Poor judgment

• Reduced motor functions

• Delayed reactions

These motorists often drive erratically, demonstrated by:

• Sudden swerving or maneuvering

• Abrupt stops

• Weaving within or between lanes

• Inconsistent speeds

Maintaining your distance from a vehicle traveling this way can reduce your chances of being hit, but predicting an impaired driver’s next move is impossible. Many people are injured or killed by drunk drivers every day.

Distracted and Impaired Driving Combined

Distracted driving is also dangerous, even without the additional risks of impaired driving. Inattention and distractions can cause delayed reactions and otherwise avoidable collisions. Alcohol and drugs can make focusing on driving challenging regardless, and distraction compounds that problem.

Drugs or alcohol can remove a driver’s hesitation to use their phones or daydream while on the road. If you are injured in an accident caused by these behaviors, Fuller Law Firm is ready to assist with your compensation claim.

Accidents Caused by Drunk and Distracted Driving

These dangerous drivers may hit other vehicles at full speed without making any evasive maneuvers, potentially making the injuries that are sustained even more severe. Concussions, fractures, organ damage, spinal cord and brain injuries, and whiplash are common. You deserve compensation and justice if this happens to you because of someone else’s poor judgment.

By choosing an effective personal injury lawyer from Fuller Law Firm, you are partnering with a dedicated advocate who will do all he can to reach a satisfactory conclusion for your case. We offer guidance and advice so you can make informed decisions, and we will aggressively pursue the maximum allowable compensation on your behalf.

Schedule a Complimentary Consultation With Our Knowledgeable San Jose, CA Car Accident Lawyer

When another driver’s carelessness causes you injury, Fuller Law Firm stands ready to help you get justice. Call 408-234-7563 or contact us online to discuss your case with our dedicated Santa Clara County, CA personal injury attorney.