Personal Injury Law

Tips to Avoid Drunk Driving in the Summer

Next to the holiday season, summer time is usually when we see a number of DUI and alcohol-related auto accidents in New York City and throughout the nation. Law enforcement agencies usually crack down on drunk drivers with sobriety checkpoints, especially during holidays such as Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. However, it is our responsibility as drivers to make sure that we never get behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Drunk driving in New York can result in catastrophic injuries or even death.

When it comes to drunk driving, the best step is to avoid drinking and driving. Here are a few useful tips:

If you have been drinking or plan to drink:

• Choose a designated driver before even going to the party.


• If you cannot have a designated driver, call a taxi.


• If you cannot find a designated driver or call a cab, stay where you are until you sober up.

If you have not been drinking, but are driving late on a holiday or weekend in New York City, please remember:

• To make it a habit to always wear a seatbelt. It will save your life.


• Do not use a cell phone, eat or text while driving.


• Try not to drive after midnight. A majority of those under the influence tend to drive after midnight or during the early morning hours when they leave bars or parties.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a drunk driver in Manhattan, please contact the experienced Manhattan drunk driving victim lawyers at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro LLP. As an accident victim, you could seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, physical therapy and other related damages. Call 212-986-7353 for a free consultation and comprehensive evaluation of your case.

Full post as published by New York Injury Talk Blog on May 11, 2010 (boomark / email).