Although Georgia takes driving under the influence seriously, the state has its fair share of drunk-driving accidents. According to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GGOHS), there were 402 drunk-driving-related traffic fatalities in 2020. Accidents and injuries resulting from drunk driving accidents in the Peach State are far too common. If a drunk driver causes a car accident...
Continue ReadingDrunk driving accidents are among the most devastating types of accidents that can occur on Georgia’s roads. Not only do these accidents cause significant physical and emotional harm, but they can also lead to steep financial costs. The damages I am entitled to after a drunk driver hit me vary according to the circumstances of the accident. But If...
Continue ReadingCar accidents happen all the time in Atlanta for several reasons. A driver may act negligently, a part of the vehicle may be defective, or someone on the road may be driving drunk. Drivers cannot control many of these causes, such as poor road conditions and defective auto parts. Others though, such as drunk driving, are completely within our...
Continue ReadingUnder Georgia law, a motorist cannot have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higher when in possession of a motor vehicle. If a driver is under 21, then Georgia’s zero-tolerance laws apply. Anyone with a BAC over the allowable limit is considered intoxicated and can be prosecuted for DUI. As the statistics below show, drunk driving is...
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