South Carolina DUI Accident Attorneys Encourage You To Plan Ahead
As car accident attorneys in South Carolina, Goldstein & Hayes has seen the terrible consequences, both physical and emotional, caused by DUI accidents. Because of the large number of holiday celebrations at this time of year, it is important to plan ahead if you plan to drink alcohol. You can have a good time, drink, and still keep yourself and others safe. Practice safe drinking tips such as:
- Having a designated driver in your group who will not be drinking
- Plan on using a taxi for your ride
- Phone a friend or family member for a ride home if you make a last minute decision to drink at an event
- As a host, you can plan on having guests who have been drinking spend the night
Drivers are responsible for safely operating their vehicles and following driving laws and regulations. While we can do everything right, we cannot make others do the same. Sometimes people choose to drive without regard for others, ignoring speed limits, and driving impaired.
Be Responsible By Reporting Drunk Drivers – Car Accident Attorneys In SC
As responsible drivers, it is sometimes up to us to report drunk driving to the authorities. Intoxicated drivers cause more accidents than any other drivers on the road and can cost someone their life, or cause serious, life altering injuries including brain injury and spine injury. If you or a family member has been injured or worse because of the negligence of another driver, contact a personal injury attorney who can protect your rights and hold the negligent party responsible.
You can help in the effort to keep drunk drivers off the roads. Know how to spot a DUI driver and how to report them. Things to look for:
- Making an unnecessary wide turn
- Driving down the center lane
- Erratic braking
- Slow reactions to traffic signals
- Tailgating
- Driving 10 mph below the speed limit
- Drifting into oncoming traffic
- Driving at night or in early morning without headlights
- Illegal or last minute turns
- Inappropriate or sudden stopping
- Appearance of being drunk
If you suspect someone is driving drunk or under the influence of drugs, you should first keep a safe distance from them. Stop as soon as possible to call 911, or have a passenger call 911 and tell them you want to report a suspected impaired driver, giving them a description of the vehicle as well as the license plate number and tell them why you suspect the driver is impaired. Accident injury attorneys know that positive action on your part may save a life and/or prevent serious injury to another.
Contact South Carolina Truck Accident Lawyer Goldstein & Hayes Serving Georgia And The Southeast
If you or a family member has been the victim of a drunk driving accident, or any accident caused by the negligence of another, contact SC DUI accident attorney Goldstein & Hayes for help. As experienced personal injury attorneys, they litigate DUI accident cases in Georgia and throughout the southeast.