As reported by The Dallas Morning News, a local intoxicated man was headed the wrong way on North Central Expressway near Royal Lane severely injuring a 21 year old woman on August 12, 2011. Both the drunk driver and the victim went to Baylor hospital for injuries sustained from the accident in which both cars were completely destroyed. The drunk driver almost hit the woman head on while exceeding 80 miles an hour. It is a miracle that both drivers survived the accident.
Many laws have been enacted to ensure that people drive safely. If people would simply choose to follow the rules and regulations that have been set in place for the roads, so many injuries and deaths could be avoided altogether. As the intoxicated man stated "He told investigators that he didn't know where he had been before the accident and that he wasn't sure how much alcohol he consumed, according to police documents."
"The crash came only days after Dallas police and other law enforcement agencies launched their biggest anti-DWI campaign of the year, ahead of the Labor Day weekend." Lt. Scott Bratcher, head of the vehicle crimes unit, said the collision was another unfortunate reminder of the consequences of driving while intoxicated.
Alcohol involved crashes in Collin County were estimated to be 689 in the year of 2009.
Alcohol involved crashes in Collin County for individuals who also obtained injuries were estimated to be 172 in the year of 2009. It is apparent that these statistics are extremely escalated for the amount of resources given to them such as programs, laws and designated driver businesses. People can plan out their transportation options in advance in order to arrange a safe ride home by calling BeMyDD at 1-877-823-6933 or reserving a designated driver online. When people use the BeMyDD designated driver service, they don't have to refrain from drinking alcohol, beer or wine at a social event, party, corporate event, festival, celebration, restaurant or nightclub.
If you or someone you know was injured in this type of accident, The Barbieri Law Firm may be able to help recover your damages. The time after an accident is very stressful, knowing that you have an attorney working to guarantee your rights lifts a tremendous burden from you. Heather J. Barbieri has had many successful outcomes which resulted in the recovery of damages and financial loss. Please do not hesitate to give our office a call 972-424-1902. I have a full-time staff to provide my clients with the most personal service as possible.
