Finding the Best Energy Drink Injury Lawyer

Each year roughly 10,000 people are killed in drunk driving accidents and many more are injured. More than 1 million people are arrested each year for driving while under the influence. While driving while intoxicated is a problem that affects all age groups, it is significant issue with younger drivers: 34% of drivers involved in fatal driving while intoxicated accidents are between the ages of 21 and 24 and 30% are between the ages of 25 and 34. Unfortunately, a recent trend in energy drink consumption may contribute to even more DWI deaths and injuries.

Male driver with medication in-hand - find out how ADHD and car accidents interact

ADHD and Car Accidents: When Is the Driver at Fault? [2023]

[2023 Update]: Study after study continue to show that ADHD and car accidents go hand in hand and is a significant risk factor while operating a motor vehicle — and that is a serious public health issue. According to Joseph Biederman, M.D., when ADHD inattention, impulsivity and distractibility get behind the wheel, serious risk of accidents and injury increase. Within the first month of driving, teens with ADHD are 62% more likely than their non-ADHD peers to be involved in an automobile crash. Over the first four years of having a license, drivers with ADHD are 37% more likely to get into a crash, twice as likely to drive while intoxicated and 150% more likely to receive an alcohol, drug or moving violation compared to their non-ADHD peers.

It's questionable as to whether or not a passenger can be held liable for a car accident.

Can a Passenger Be Liable for a Car Accident? [2023]

[2023] Can a passenger be liable for a car accident? The answer still remains to be complicated. In general, passengers are not typically held liable for a vehicle accident because they’re not the driver of the vehicle, but there are exceptions.

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