The dangers of impaired drivers on our roads.

1. DRUNK DRIVING IN PENNSYLVANIA
THE DANGERS OF IMPAIRED DRIVERS ON OUR
ROADS

2. A BAD DECISION WITH
DISASTROUS RESULTS
Most people who get behind the wheel
after a couple of drinks feel confident
in their ability to safely drive a vehicle.
Unfortunately, it’s often other
motorists or passengers who suffer
harm because of a drunk driver’s poor
decisions. In the pages that follow,
we’ll look at how drunk driving poses a
threat to Pennsylvania motorists and
legal options for those injured in drunk
driving crashes.
CALL FOR A CASE EVALUATION: 1-800-529-6600

3. FAST STATS ON DRUNK
DRIVING IN PENNSYLVANIA
 Around one-fourth of all fatal vehicle
crashes in Pennsylvania involve a
drunk driver.
 On average, 28 alcohol-related
crashes occur every day in
Pennsylvania.
 As a result, an average of 18 people
are injured each day in an alcohol-
related crash.
 There are more than 10,000 alcohol-
related crashes in our state every
year.
CALL FOR A CASE EVALUATION: 1-800-529-6600

4. DRUNK DRIVING CRASHES
IN PENNSYLVANIA…
 Most often involve drinking
drivers that are male.
 Are more likely to occur at
night.
 Are more likely to occur on
the weekends.
 Increase during and around
holidays.
CALL FOR A CASE EVALUATION: 1-800-529-6600

5. ALCOHOL INCREASES THE
CHANCES OF SERIOUS
INJURIES
In 2016, the most recent year for which
statistics are available, crashes
involving drunk drivers were nearly
four times more likely to result in a
fatal injury than non-alcohol-related
crashes. Not only is an inebriated
person’s ability to drive impaired, but
the consequences of an ensuing crash
tend to be much worse.
CALL FOR A CASE EVALUATION: 1-800-529-6600

6. HOW ALCOHOL IMPAIRS
OUR ABILITY TO DRIVE
Even before a person’s blood alcohol
concentration reaches the legal limit
(0.08%), they may experience…
 Depressed reaction time
 Difficulty concentrating
 Loss of muscle coordination
 Decreased accuracy and focus of
vision
 Diminished reasoning, judgment and
self-control.
CALL FOR A CASE EVALUATION: 1-800-529-6600

7. IT’S NOT JUST ALCOHOL
No discussion of impaired driving is
complete without referencing other
substances that might curb one’s
ability to safely operate a vehicle.
Those substances include:
 Marijuana
 Illicit drugs
 Some prescription medications
 Some over-the-counter medications
 Any substance that can cause
dizziness or drowsiness.
CALL FOR A CASE EVALUATION: 1-800-529-6600

8. PLAN TO AVOID DRUNK
DRIVING
While none of us has control over the
actions of others, we can do our part to
make sure we are not responsible for
putting more impaired drivers on the road.
 If you’re hosting a party, make sure that
every attendee who has been drinking
has a designated driver.
 When going out with friends, either
designate a sober driver beforehand or
plan to have another form of
transportation.
 If you know of a drunk driver on the road,
report them to the authorities.
CALL FOR A CASE EVALUATION: 1-800-529-6600

9. WHEN A DRUNK DRIVER
CAUSES OTHERS HARM
As we’ve seen in the statistics, many
people are injured by drunk drivers every
day in Pennsylvania.When someone is
hurt by a drunk driver, they can take legal
action to recover any costs associated with
their injury, including…
 Cost of medical treatment and long-term
rehabilitation or care
 Lost wages from time missed at work
 Diminished earning ability, if the injuries
affect their ability to work
 Pain and suffering.
CALL FOR A CASE EVALUATION: 1-800-529-6600

10. WHO BEARS
RESPONSIBILITY FOR A DUI
CRASH?
The person who chooses to drive while
intoxicated bears responsibility for
injuries they cause, but sometimes
liability can extend beyond the drunk
driver. For example, if a drinking
establishment knowingly serves an
intoxicated patron who then injures
others in a vehicle accident, that
establishment or the server could also
be to blame for the victim’s injuries.
CALL FOR A CASE EVALUATION: 1-800-529-6600

11. IF YOU’VE BEEN INJURED,
YOU HAVE LEGAL OPTIONS
No one should have to pay the costs for
a drunk driver’s decision to get behind
the wheel.The law offers recourse for
those who’ve been harmed in a drunk
driving accident. By filing a personal
injury claim, you can seek
compensation for the damages you’ve
suffered and hold a drunk driver
accountable for their actions.
CALL FOR A CASE EVALUATION: 1-800-529-6600

12. CONTACT US TO
LEARN MORE
To learn more about filing a personal
injury claim in Pennsylvania, contact
Wapner, Newman,Wigrizer, Brecher &
Miller to schedule a free consultation.
We make sure our clients get the
compensation they deserve. Call us at
1-800-529-6600 or fill out our online
contact form today.
CALL FOR A CASE EVALUATION: 1-800-529-6600