The bars were about to close on the 1st of July last year when Madeline Rackley was driving home in Austin, Texas. She and two friends had just left Lustre Pearl, an Austin bar located on Rainey Street. It was a seemingly normal evening, but what happened next left a man dead, and Lustre Pearls’ future uncertain. 25 year-old, Jarrett …
Tips to Protect Against Drunk Driving Accidents
Although we cannot prevent a stranger from getting behind the wheel after drinking, we can arm ourselves with information to help keep us safe against a drunk driving accident. There’s no other way to protect ourselves than to know the signs of a drunk driver, and know what to do once we’ve spotted one. Listed below are some things to …
How to Spot a Drunk Driver
You are excited about the Labor Day weekend approaching, but since it’s a holiday weekend there will be many more drunk drivers on Dallas roads. It’s important to know the typical signs of drunk drivers to protect you and your loved ones from drunk driving accidents this holiday weekend. Here are some tips from Mothers Against Drunk Drivers about typical …
Top 3 Designated Driver Apps
In 2011, there were 1,213 drunk driving fatalities in Texas, which is one of the highest amount of drunk driving fatalities in the nation. During holidays like the 4th of July, Texas drunk driving accidents are usually more likely to occur than at other times. To help you find designated drivers this holiday weekend, here are some designated driver smartphone …
What to do if You See a Drunk Driver
When you are driving home at night with your family, or even during the day, you might see a driver weaving, driving in the wrong lane or displaying other erratic behaviors. It’s likely that this driver is drunk and could harm you, your loved ones or someone else on the road. Here are some tips on what to do if …
How Alcohol Awareness Month Can Save Your Life
In 1987 the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence declared April as Alcohol Awareness Month. Every April, the Council strives to increase the public’s understanding about alcohol dependence and attempts to reduce the stigma that prevents individuals and families from seeking help. The theme of Alcohol Awareness Month this year was “Help for Today. Hope for Tomorrow.” The NCADD …
Dallas Cowboys’ Josh Brent Court Date Set for Intoxication Manslaughter
Dallas Cowboys football player Josh Brent now faces a Sept. 23 trial on a charge of intoxication manslaughter after he was involved in a Dallas car accident that killed his teammate Jerry Brown. The Dallas drunk driving accident occurred on Dec. 8 when Brent was driving with Brown as a passenger. The accident happened when the speeding car flipped at …
Man Killed in DUI Rollover Accident
A 41-year-old man was killed in a car accident when he was ejected from a rolling vehicle. Officials say that alcohol was a contributing factor in the accident. The vehicle, driven by a 28-year-old man, ran off the right side of the road and rolled twice. The fatally injured victim was ejected through the rear window. The driver and another …
Hit-and-Run Crash Involves Speed and Alcohol
An 18-year-old man was arrested after crashing into an SUV and leading police on a high-speed chase. Officials say the young driver was intoxicated when he crashed into the SUV, causing it to flip onto the road’s shoulder. The driver then led police on a chase at speeds of up to 100 m.p.h. before being arrested. The authorities described him …
4 Steps to Take After a DWI Accident
After you are hit by a drunk driver, you are in shock and might not know what to do next. To ensure you get fair compensation, here are some steps to take if you are ever the victim of a drunk driving accident: Contact the police immediately: If you or a loved one was injured you should call 911 right …
