Four Million Drunk Drivers: Who Are They?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released the results of a nationwide survey on alcohol-impaired driving. Despite the known risks of driving drunk, about 4 million adults admitted to driving while intoxicated in 2010. These 4 million drivers were responsible for the deaths of almost 11,000 Americans.

 

Who are these impaired drivers?

 

• 80% of impaired drivers are male.

• 32% are males between the ages of 21 and 34.

• 85% of drunk drivers are binge drinkers, meaning they consume 5 or more drinks in a short time.

• 55% binge drink at least 4 times a month.

• The Midwest had the highest rate of impaired driving episodes at 643 per 1,000 population.

 

If one these impaired drivers killed your loved one, you have a right to be angry. You have a right to demand accountability. Atlanta personal injury lawyer Shane Smith is dedicated to seeking justice for families who have lost a loved one to an auto accident caused by a drunk driver in Georgia. Shane Smith has written a book that is available free of charge to all Georgia DUI victims and their families. Request your free copy of I Was Hit by a Drunk Driver: What Do I Do Next?

 

If you would like to discuss your loss with an Atlanta car crash lawyer, contact the Law Offices of Shane Smith at 770-HURT-999.