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Baltimore Drunk Driving Accident Victim Lawyers

The combination of drinking and driving caused an estimated 31% of traffic fatalities in 2008, claiming nearly 12,000 lives. While alcohol can make one feel less inhibited and more relaxed, it also severely impairs one’s driving abilities. Thus, people who choose to drive while intoxicated are making an incredibly selfish—and extremely dangerous—decision.

Drunk driving accidents are often catastrophic, seriously injuring and sometimes even killing innocent drivers who happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. If you are a victim of a drunk driver, you should not let this terrible act of negligence go unpunished. To fight back, contact an experienced Baltimore drunk driving accident victim attorney from Belsky, Weinberg & Horowitz, LLC, today at 410-234-0100.

Alcohol and the Brain

There are two main types of signaling molecules in your brain, excitatory and inhibitory signals. Alcohol enhances the effects of the inhibitory transmitters. This is why your body may seem to slow down after drinking. This has several negative effects on people’s driving skills, including:

Delayed reaction time
Decreased coordination
Difficulty with vision
Slowed cognitive processing
Tendency to make brash, reckless decisions

Causes of Drunk Driving Accidents

Besides decreasing a person’s driving skills, alcohol also tricks individuals into thinking that they are still able to drive. This can lead people to drive with a blood alcohol content that greatly exceeds the legal limit. If the person is caught driving while inebriated, they are typically charged with DWI/DUI.

Under DWI/DUI law, a person may be held legally liable for his or her destructive behavior. If you have been injured due to the reckless actions of a drunken driver, you should talk to a lawyer immediately.

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Drunk drivers should not be allowed on the roads. By holding drunk drivers responsible for their actions, you can encourage others to not make this reckless decision in the future. If you have suffered in an accident with a drunk driver, contact a Baltimore drunk driving accident victim lawyer from Belsky, Weinberg & Horowitz, LLC, at 410-234-0100 for a free consultation with an experienced legal professional.

Have you or someone you love been injured in an accident? Contact the firm today to schedule a free case evaluation.

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