Every 48 minutes in the United States, someone dies in a motor vehicle crash involving a drunk driver. That is 30 people a day, and over 10,000 a year.
Nearly a third of traffic related deaths are due to alcohol impaired drivers at a cost to the nation of more than $51 billion.
In 2010, over 1.4 million drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs which is only one percent of the 112 million who say they have driven whilst under the influence.
Those who are most likely to drive whilst drunk are younger rather than older. Among drivers with a Blood Alcohol Concentration above the legal limit over one in three were between 21 and 24 years old. The next two largest groups were ages 25 to 34 (30%) and 35 to 44 (25%).
Motorcyclists are also driving whilst impaired as of those killed in fatal crashes in 2010, 28% had BACs above the legal limit.
If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident in Omaha, please call the Omaha auto accident attorneys of Harris & Associates at (402) 397-1200 or contact us online today. We can help you review your compensation options and ensure you are receiving the compensation you deserve.
