In 2014, according to the Kentucky Office of Traffic Safety, drunk driving (formally known as DUI, driving under the influence, a/k/a DWI, driving while intoxicated) was involved in 473 traffic accidents. From the 473 collisions, 245 people were injured and 14 died as a result of drunk driving.
Kentucky' Office of Traffic Safety has announced that between December 16, 2015 to January 2, 2016 they will enforce the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" There will be more police officers patrolling Kentucky highways during this time. Also, highway safety, community health and highway safety officials will also take part in this program.
According to the state government's statute regarding drunk driving, K.R.S.A. 189A.010, drivers will be arrested if their blood alcohol content is .08 or higher. Also, a police officer can test your blood alcohol within two hours after operation of a motor vehicle. When your blood alcohol is at .08 or higher, you will be charged for DUI/DWI ( K.R.S.A. 189A.010 (1)(d)).
If you, a family member or friend are a victim of a traffic accident involving the other driver drinking alcohol, you need to able to be compensated for any injuries, pain and suffering and property damage that you may experience. It is also important to note that jury awards from drunk driving accidents, unlike most other liabilities, are not dischargeable in bankruptcy proceedings. This means that if you are severely injured in a drunk driving accident and are awarded damages by a jury, the drunk driver cannot file bankruptcy to avoid having to make payments to you.
Roberts Law Office, PLLC (located at 209 E. High Street, Lexington, KY 40507) excels in obtaining the compensation you deserve after car or truck accident. Roberts Law Office's injury webpage explains the importance of being adequately represented in the event of a personal injury. D. Tyler Roberts is the managing attorney for Roberts Law Office. If you are in an accident, contact his law firm by phone at (859) 231-0202. You can submit your contact information and description of the accident at the law firm's contact page.