An unacceptable 16,885 people were killed and an estimated 254,000 injured nationwide in alcohol-related accidents in 2005. Every 31 minutes someone in this country is killed in an alcohol-related motor vehicle accident. Someone is injured every two minutes. At McElyea & Barnard, P.A. — serving Orlando and Central Florida — our car accident lawyers help victims and their families obtain the compensation they deserve. We pride ourselves on working aggressively to make sure that reckless drivers are held liable for their actions. If you have lost a family member in a drunk-driving accident, we will file and prepare a strong wrongful death claim on your behalf. - The NHTSA estimates that alcohol was involved in 39 percent of fatal crashes in 2005.
- Drunk-driving accidents accounted for 21 percent of traffic fatalities among children age 14 and younger.
- The proportion of drivers with blood alcohol levels over .08 g/dL in 2005 was 27 percent for motorcycle operators, 22 percent for car operators, and 21 percent for those driving light trucks.
- For pedestrian accidents, alcohol use was reported in nearly one half of all collisions that resulted in pedestrian fatalities.
If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, a truck accident, or a motor vehicle accident in which alcohol use contributed to your injury, contact our Orlando, Central Florida car accident lawyers and schedule a consultation. We will evaluate your claim free of charge and determine if you have a case. |