Archive: 2017
How to Have a Safe New Year's Eve
Share December 29, 2017 | Category: DUIThe most current statistics available from the NHTSA show that during the holiday period, it was found that 41 percent of the fatalities on the road occurred on New Year’s and 38 percent on...
6 Tips For Hosting A Safe Holiday Party
Share December 8, 2017 | Category: DUINovember through the first week of January, millions will gather with family, friends and co-workers to eat, drink and be merry. If the host serves alcohol at these holiday parties, he or she may be...
Thanksgiving Eve - Biggest Night for Drunk Driving
Share November 20, 2017 | Category: DUILeaving the scene of an accident is frequently the topic of local news reports. Even with this publicity, it still happens.
New England Patriots Rookie and Wife Victims of Drug-Related DUI
Share November 17, 2017 | Category: DUIThe DUI accident involving a New England Patriots rookie linebacker, Harvey Langi, his wife Cassidy, and three others bring up the danger again of driving while using drugs.
Florida Dram Shop Laws
Share November 3, 2017 | Category: DUIFlorida, like many other states, has implemented a system of dram shop liability for third parties (i.e., alcohol vendors) who sell or otherwise furnish alcohol commercially. Dram shop laws...
MADD Petitions to Stop DUI Social Media Promotion
Share October 2, 2017 | Category: DUIThere appears to be a trend which is disturbing. Young people are bragging about drinking and driving, and frequently post about deadly crashes via social media. MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers)...
MADD Commends U.S. Department of Transportation
Share September 26, 2017 | Category: DUIOn September 13, 2017 MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) commended the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Secretary Elaine Chao for recognizing the potential of saving lives on America’s...
2017 College Freshmen at High Risk for Binge Drinking
Share August 16, 2017 | Category: DUIAs colleges and universities begin the new school year, many Freshmen will be leaving homes for the first time. This is a time when they may celebrate their independence and ability to make their own...
Florida Bars Can Be Held Liable for DUI Accidents
Share July 11, 2017 | Category: DUIMADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers) reports that in 2015 10,265 people were killed and approximately 290,000 were injured in DUI accidents. DUI drivers are not the only ones who can be held...
July 4th Holiday – A Deadly Time on Florida’s Roads
Share June 30, 2017 | Category: DUIThe 4th of July is a celebration of our nation’s birth and is enjoyed across the country. The combination of alcohol and celebration makes the 4th of July a dangerous time on the road, and every...