You will sometimes see stories about drunk drivers who get involved in accidents and cause severe injuries to others. However, those drivers themselves are fine. People will often lament about how unfair this feels, and it's understandable. The person who was drinking...
Facts about OUI in Connecticut
The penalties for drunk driving differ in each state, but the purpose is to deter driving under the influence. Connecticut enacts many other measures, such as DUI checkpoints and school education programs. Here are some facts about drunk driving that drivers in...
Overserving alcohol could lead to a dram shop lawsuit
As someone who has suffered injuries at the hands of a drunk driver, you may be wondering how you can get compensation for what you’ve been through. There are several options in cases like yours, but one of the things to consider is what happened prior to that...
What you need to know about drunk driving
Drunk driving is the cause of many accidents in Connecticut every year. Some of these accidents cause lifelong injuries and fatalities. This is what you need to know about drunk driving. The consequences of drunk driving Over 10,000 people die in drunk driving...
The holiday season brings increased drunk driving risk
With temperatures dropping and Halloween over, the winter holiday season is on its way, as the displays at most major retail outlets reflect. You may find yourself looking forward to a Thanksgiving feast, gift exchanges or just celebrating the approach of the new year...
What should you do if you see a drunk driver?
It’s hard to know for sure if someone else on the road is driving while intoxicated. You’ve had no real contact with that person. You’re simply observing the way that they drive. That said, the police identify drunk drivers by their actions all the time. They need to...
Riding a motorcycle while drunk
Often, when people hear of drunk driving, they think of someone operating a vehicle such as a car or truck. However, there are other types of vehicles that people operate while they are under the influence of alcohol and drugs, such as a scooter or a motorcycle. When...
Should I refuse a sobriety test in Connecticut?
Each state addresses operating under the influence differently, so it can be difficult to know what exactly your state's guidelines are for field sobriety tests. It leaves questions lingering about test refusals, test expectations and consequences of failing a test....
Looking into accidental drunk driving
There are many different issues to take into consideration when it comes to drunk driving. For example, there are certain times of year, such as holidays, when drunk driving may be more prevalent. In fact, even certain times of day and days of the week can bring an...
How many drunk motorcyclists pass away in single-vehicle wrecks?
Motorcycle accidents have a variety of causes, whether someone is struck by a distracted or drowsy driver while they are riding their motorcycle or someone is hit by a truck driver who lost control because of poor road conditions. Unfortunately, some motorcycle...