Learn the myths about alcohol that could help you prevent an alcohol-related car accident - Part II

Chuck Boyk — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:28:00 GMT

Our Toledo, Ohio car accident lawyers urge drivers to be careful this holiday season, as the number of car accidents increase alongside the number of holiday parties.

Read two more myths about alcohol consumption that can help you prevent a drunk driver from causing a car accident or wrongful death.

MYTH:

It is easy to spot someone who has had too much to drink since they will show visible signs of intoxication.

FACT:

Physical appearance can be misleading. Just one drink can impair one's ability to drive safely, because judgment and motor skills are the first things affected by alcohol consumption.

Even at a blood alcohol level of 0.03, which is below the legal limit of 0.08, a person’s body can have trouble reacting to an emergency, standing with steadiness, steering a car, or properly moving their eyes.

MYTH:

Drinking coffee or eating a meal after drinking sobers up someone who has had too much to drink.

FACT:

Time is the only remedy for intoxication. It takes approximately one hour to rid the body of the effect of each drink consumed.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chuck Boyk

Learn the myths about alcohol that could help you prevent an alcohol-related car accident - Part I

Chuck Boyk — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:28:00 GMT

The holidays are a time for friends and family to gather and celebrate the season.

But the holiday season is also one of the deadliest times of year due to alcohol-related car accidents.

Increased consumption of alcohol during special events and parties held around the holidays causes drinking and driving to be more prevalent.

According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving an estimated 1,000 people die during the period from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve in drinking-related crashes.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that most deaths involving alcohol-related car accidents occur on December 23rd and January 1st.

“Fatal car accidents are devastating no matter what the surrounding circumstances are,” Toledo, Ohio car accident Attorney Chuck Boyk said. “But when a drunk driver gets behind the wheel of a car and causes a preventable injury or death to someone else, the situation is even more tragic.”

Some see the holidays as a time when drinking is more socially acceptable due to the good mood of the season, and increased time spent with family and friends.

It is those people, however, that are at risk for falling for the myths of alcohol consumption that can lead to a car accident.

It’s a good idea, though, to educate yourself about the effects of alcohol consumption. Below are some myths about alcohol compiled by Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

MYTH:

As long as person only consumes beer or wine instead of hard liquor, the intoxicating effects are minimized.

FACT:

One 12 ounce can of beer, 5 ounce glass of wine or 12 ounce wine cooler contain the same amount of alcohol as 1 1/2 ounces of hard liquor.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chuck Boyk

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Learn the myths about alcohol that could help you prevent an alcohol-related car accident - Part II

Learn the myths about alcohol that could help you prevent an alcohol-related car accident - Part I