A Hard Look At Virginia Drunk Driving Accidents

Driving drunk is a well-known danger. But every year, without fail, thousands of drunk driving accidents still occur.

One recent study suggested that although most states view a drunk driver as someone having a BAC of .08 or above, no amount of alcohol appears to be safe for driving. That means one beer with friends or a glass of wine at dinner could lead to a deadly Virginia drunk driving crash.

What we know about Virginia drunk driving accidents

We know a lot about drunk driving, including the number of car accidents it causes each year. The Virginia Highway Safety Office recently released its report, “2010 Virginia Traffic Crash Facts,” that gave a scary picture of how alcohol-related crashes are affecting our state.

Here are some key facts of this report:

• Drunk driving accidents killed 274 people
• 5,578 people were hurt in alcohol-related accidents
• 23,479 drivers tested positive for a .08 BAC or higher
• 22 teens between ages 15 to 19 were killed in drunk driving accidents, another 543 were injured
• Among the drivers tested, the average BAC was .1425
• Over three-quarters of the drivers convicted of DUI were male
• 29,063 were convicted of DUI

Anytime you are in an accident, there are a lot of emotions involved. Yet, it is even worse when a drunk driver causes the crash. There are usually feelings of anger, resentment and sadness.

If you have been injured in a Virginia accident caused by a drunk driver, you may be able to recover compensation. For more information, contact our office by calling 703.584.7277.

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