New Years Drunk Driving Accident Statistics
Posted By Los Angeles Injury Lawyer on Dec 30, 2009 4:46pm PST
New Years Eve is a night of celebration and new beginnings. Sadly it can be a night full of tragic ends and catastrophic injuries. There are many drunk drivers on the roads after holiday celebrations and it is important that Los Angeles residents are informed of certain details concerning alcohol related car accidents.
Statistics shows that every two minutes a person is seriously injured in an alcohol related accident. Also every half hour someone is killed as the result of drunk driving. Nearly 16,000 people are killed in alcohol related collisions each year. Statistics also show that well over 40% of fatal car accidents involved alcohol. Close to 30 % of all Americans will be involved in a drunk driving accident which will most likely result in some kind of injury.
If you or a loved one have been injured in an alcohol related accident you will need an experienced Los Angeles accident attorney. Call 800-715-4489 for your free consultation. We can review the details surrounding your car accident and provide you with helpful information concerning your rights under California personal injury law.
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Our law firm is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this blog article at the time of this Los Angeles personal injury posting. If you were involved in this or in a similar accident, please contact our Los Angeles personal injury lawyer who can assist you in answering your questions and seeking compensation for your injuries.
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