Dallas Texas Drunk Driving Victims Attorney & Surrounding Areas

The use of alcohol and other drugs can have severe effects on driver performance.

Alcohol can and will slow reaction time, alter the perception of speed, and distort the amount of time needed to take an action. They also slow the thinking process, distorting the user's reasoning capabilities. Finally, alcohol and other drugs slow the user's physical capabilities, distort the use of all senses, and can cause temporary disability.

Avoiding and Identifying Drunk Drivers

The basic way to avoid or reduce the likelihood of encountering drunk drivers is to avoid driving on weekends or holidays when bars are closing. If you see an automobile swerving around in or out of its lane, (either moving too slowly or too fast, tailgating, or driving erratically) it's quite possible that the driver is intoxicated. More than likely the drunk driver is not in control of their automobile and may even be falling asleep at the wheel. The solution to this is to get out of their path and at your earliest opportunity, call the local police or highway patrol.

Results of DWI Drunk Driving

However, not all DWI drunk driving accidents can be prevented and no one has to drink and drive!

Base on the latest statistics gathered by MADD, in 2006, an estimated 17,602 people died in alcohol-related traffic crashes.

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a crime and the Texas Penal Code section provides that "A person commits an offense if the person is intoxicated while operating a motor vehicle in a public place." If you or a loved one is injured by a drunk driving motorist, our experienced team of lawyers at O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath can help you recover for the injury or injuries he may have caused. Our firm is committed to provide our clients with outstanding client service and legal representation that you deserve.