Our Montgomery Car Accident Lawyers Are Here to Help Educate Young Drivers on Safe Driving Practices
When young lives are taken in a gruesome car accident, the community surrounding them mourns a tragic loss. When multiple lives are taken by car accidents within two weeks of each other, the community takes action. In December, the lives of three teenage girls were lost in a car crash in the city of Geneva. Just two weeks later, Elmore County lost three more Alabama lives in a triple-fatal car crash. The lone survivor of this accident was the only one wearing a seat belt.
In light of these recent tragedies, Wetumpka High School called upon the aid of Alabama State Troopers to educate teenagers on safe driving practices.
As Montgomery car accident lawyers, we are deeply saddened any time we hear a life was lost in a preventable car collision. At Floyd Hunter Injury Law, we believe it is imperative that young drivers be made aware of the dangers of reckless and distracted driving.
State Troopers at Wetumpka
Alabama State Trooper Michael Carswell attempted to open the eyes of Wetumpka students by sharing stories and images of deadly crashes and debunking myths about impaired driving.
“When they see the pictures that puts them in the place that that’s them, their friends, their family, or loved ones, it really brings it home,” Carswell told WSFA12.
Students seemed to grasp the severity of the situation, telling WSFA12 reporters that refraining from driving under the influence was a big takeaway from the day’s conversations. Carswell continued his lesson by explaining the duty-of-care concept to the students. He emphasized the responsibility drivers are taking on when they get behind the wheel, that they could take someone else’s life, and someone else could take theirs.
3 Common Impaired Driving Myths Debunked
To further support our Alabama State Troopers in educating the community on safe driving, our experienced attorneys at Floyd Hunter Injury Law have debunked a few additional common impaired driving myths.
Myth: You drive better when you’ve been drinking because you’re more careful.
Floyd Hunter says: You may think you’re being extremely careful when driving under the influence, but the reality is that your vision, motor skills, and judgment are impaired after consuming alcohol. A few seconds over the median could cost you your life, the lives of your passengers, and the lives of other people on the road.
Myth: If you only have two drinks, you’ll be fine.
Floyd Hunter says: People metabolize alcohol differently. While you might have four drinks and still blow below .08, someone else might register as legally drunk after only two drinks. The best way to avoid failing a breathalyzer test and a serious accident is to not drink before driving.
Myth: If you memorize the alphabet backward, you will be able to pass a field sobriety test, and police officers will let you go home.
Floyd Hunter says: Not only do police officers often not use this field sobriety test, they more often rely on their breathalyzers to determine if a driver is over the legal limit.
Injured In An Accident Caused By An Impaired Driver?
Accidents happen all the time. Sometimes they can come out of nowhere, but they’re almost always preventable. Remembering to call a cab or put on a seat belt can make the difference between arriving at your destination and changing your destination to the hospital.
If you’ve been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault, our Montgomery car accident attorneys at Floyd Hunter Injury Law may be able to help you seek maximum compensation from insurance companies. Call our law firm today at 334-452-4000 for legal advice and a free consultation. You can also fill out our online case evaluation form.
