The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is dedicated to stopping deadly driving behaviors that contribute to the loss of thousands of lives, including from drunk driving which takes the lives of more than 10,000 people each year. Their “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign reminds drivers that drunk driving is a deadly epidemic through education and enforcement. This year, enforcement will run August 15- September 1, 2025.
We Fight for Victims of Drunk Drivers During Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and All Year Round
Tario & Associates, P.S. has over 40 years’ experience representing victims of drunk driving accidents. If you were seriously injured or a loved one was killed by a drunk driver, you need a strong legal advocate who will fight for the settlement you deserve. A car accident attorney can discuss your legal rights and help you through the process. Personal injury attorneys generally offer free consultations and no up-front fees and clients only pay if they recover a settlement so you have everything to gain and nothing to lose. Contact us today!
Why is Drinking and Driving so Deadly?
According to drunk driving information from the NHTSA, alcohol affects essential driving skills by reducing brain function, and impairing reasoning and muscle coordination. The more alcohol a person drinks, the higher the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and the more severe the effects. The truth is that even a small amount of alcohol can impair a driver’s judgement, especially if the person is also taking prescription pills or illegal drugs.
Drunk driving statistics
- Data shared by the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol responsibility, says that drunk driving related fatalities have dropped by 48 percent since 1982, though numbers have risen since the Covid-pandemic.
- About one-third of all car crash and pedestrian fatalities involve a drunk driver with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 g/dl or higher. In 2023, 12,429 people died in drunk driving crashes; about 34 every day that year.
- Men are consistently more likely than women to drive drunk. A 2020 report by the CDC found that 22 percent of male drivers compared to 16 percent of female drivers involved in fatal crashes were impaired by alcohol.
- Heavy drinkers account for 73 percent of drunk driving fatalities, where there is a known blood alcohol-test result for the driver.
Drunk Driving Crashes are Preventable Accidents
The bottom line is that drunk driving accidents are preventable. If you decide to drink while you’re out, always plan a safe ride home with a sober driver or by calling a taxi or Uber. Always wear your seatbelt while driving or riding in a car because it’s your best chance of staying safe if you are hit by another driver. If you see a driver who appears to be impaired, call local law enforcement.
If you or a loved one was hit by a drunk driver, you are not alone. Contact an experienced, local car accident attorney.
Seek the Help of a Car Accident Lawyer
If you or a loved one was injured in a collision because of the negligence of another, contact a personal injury lawyer to discuss your legal rights. Let an experienced car accident attorney fight for the full compensation that you deserve. It is not uncommon to receive a settlement from the insurance company that is five to ten times larger with the help of a lawyer. Call the personal injury lawyers at Tario & Associates, P.S. in Bellingham, WA today for a FREE consultation! Since 1979, our personal injury law firm, Tario & Associates, P.S., has been dedicated to fighting for the rights of people injured throughout Washington State, with local offices in Bellingham and Mount Vernon to serve residents of Whatcom, Skagit, Island, and Snohomish counties. You will pay nothing up front and no attorney fees at all unless we recover damages for you!
