Police in Milford, Connecticut, have arrested and accused a man of drunk driving in connection to a fatal car crash. The accident, which happened on a recent Sunday, claimed the life of a 24-year-old male pedestrian. The accused drunk driver was a 46-year-old man from...
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Drunk Driving Accidents
Important statistics and facts on drunk driving
Mothers Against Drunk Driving has produced some great statistics on drunk driving. One important piece of information that points to the success of MADD relates to the fact that drunk driving deaths have dropped by 50 percent since the inception of MADD in 1980. This...
When you lose a loved one in a drunk driving crash
Have you lost a loved one in a drunk driving accident? If you have, then we understand completely what you are going through. At the law offices of John J. Lacava, LLC, we have seen countless sad stories of people who lost their lives needlessly — simply because an...
Many factors affect compensation claims in drunk driving cases
Drunk driving accidents are some of the worst accidents that you can be involved in because these accidents are completely preventable. For people who have been injured in these accidents, seeking compensation often becomes a priority. Of course, the first thing you...
Is drugged driving as dangerous as drunk driving?
While drunk driving has been a well-known issue for a long time, there is another impaired driving issue that is becoming more prevalent. That issue is drugged driving. Many drugs, including over-the-counter, prescription and illegal, have side effects that can...
Signs of drunk drivers to watch for this holiday season
'Tis the season to be merry, but some people seem to take that to a new level. Some people will show up at holiday festivities and try to get the spirit of the season by drinking all of the spirits. If those people try to drive home, other people on the roadways are...
Why notions of fault don’t always apply to drunk drivers
How do we determine who is at fault for a motor vehicle accident? In many cases, victims of drunk driving accidents may be surprised to learn that the traditional cultural notions of "fault" are superseded by motor vehicle statutes. This is significant because...
Understanding blood alcohol content and car accidents
What does the acronym BAC stand for when it comes to drunk driving? BAC is an acronym for blood alcohol content, which refers to the amount of alcohol that someone has in his or her system when he or she gets behind the wheel of a car. It may surprise you to learn...
Labor Day campaign targets drunk drivers
Every year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration promotes a "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" initiative in Connecticut and other locations. This program is designed to prevent drivers from getting in a drunk driving accident by encouraging responsible...
How dram shop laws can help a drunk driving victim
Did you know that a restaurant owner or server may be held accountable for the actions of a drunk driver in Connecticut? That's right, even though those people were not behind the wheel of the car that caused the auto accident, they still share legal liability under...