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How Does Drinking Affect Your Performance Behind the Wheel?

February 21, 2017/in /by damg20

Despite awareness campaigns that constantly remind people not to drink and drive, alcohol still causes nearly one-third of all traffic fatalities, according to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The state of California is no exception; at least 10,327 people died in drunk-driving wrecks between 2003 and 2012.

Many of these victims’ families faced overwhelming debt due to medical bills, lost income, funeral and burial costs, and other expenses. If you were injured or lost a family member due to a drunk driver, you may be able to recover these losses by filing a personal injury claim.

Jeffrey E. Estes and Alton J. Smith are car accident attorneys with a reputation for winning substantial settlements and verdicts. They have been litigating personal injury cases on behalf of California residents for almost 30 years. Call 855-290-8080 to schedule a free initial consultation with San Diego injury lawyer from Jeffrey E. Estes & Associates.

Effects of Alcohol on a Driver’s Performance

Far too many people make a habit out of drinking alcohol before driving. In fact, according to a national survey conducted by the CDC, 1.9 percent of all participants admitted to driving after drinking too much within the past 30 days. The rate in California was a comparable 1.8 percent.

Some people feel like they are good drivers when they are intoxicated; however, nobody is immune to the effects of alcohol. Let’s take a look at three ways alcohol can impair a driver’s performance:

  1. Judgment

Although the legal blood-alcohol concentration limit in California is 0.08 percent, lower amounts of alcohol can still affect your judgment. If you are unable to evaluate situations quickly while driving, your response could be delayed long enough to cause a crash.

  1. Comprehension

You might feel comfortable evaluating traffic patterns while you are sober, but you may not be so astute after a few drinks. Even if a drunk driver sees a traffic sign or vehicles slowing down ahead, alcohol can affect comprehension and prevent the driver from taking the appropriate action.

  1. Coordination

Alcohol affects motor functions and makes drivers less coordinated. Needless to say, the risk of crashing increases if a motorist cannot calculate distances and operate a vehicle properly.

If you were injured by a drunk driver in California, turn to Jeffrey E. Estes & Associates. Attorneys Jeffrey E. Estes and Alton J. Smith will help you navigate the claims process.

A small mistake, such as making a recorded statement to the insurance adjuster or missing doctors’ appointments, could reduce the amount of compensation you recover or lead to a denial of your claim. Our attorneys will help you avoid these errors and fight for the maximum payout.

We have recovered more than $150 million for our clients in successful settlements and verdicts. Call 855-290-8080 to schedule a free initial consultation with an injury lawyer in San Diego.

 

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Experience matters. Of course, you need a lawyer who knows the law, but you also need someone who has the experience necessary to give informed counsel. Estes and Smith have extensive experience litigating serious injuries and accident claims related to motor vehicle accidents, including but not limited to commercial truck accidents, construction site equipment accidents, tour bus accidents and aviation accidents. They have won substantial settlements and verdicts for past clients.

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    $2 Million confidential settlement involving sexual assault by a bus driver on cognitively impaired passengers.

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    $1 Million settlement with the LACMTA arising out of a bus versus pedestrian accident.

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    Obtained a $3.9 million dollar judgement for client who sustained severe head injuries in a roll over vehicle accident.

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2021-06-08
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2020-09-15
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2020-09-04
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Alberto Malave
2020-08-20
I had an outstanding experience with Mr. Estes and his whole team. Very professional firm! Compassionate, honest and very reliable. He took great care to thoroughly explain the entire process from start to finish. Highly recommend!!
Stephen Kluthe
Stephen Kluthe
2019-04-22
Had an excellent experience with Jeff. He helped me through a personal injury case that I had where I was injured in a car accident. He did an excellent job preparing me for the trial and representing me. His professionalism is top notch and he's genuinely nice and easy to connect with. He was able to win the case for me and got a judgment much higher than I had even imagined which has been absolutely life changing. I would recommend him to everyone looking for services he provides.
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Wayne Mealhouse
2019-03-28
Holly Hauske
Holly Hauske
2018-02-07
I'm very pleased with my representation of Attorney Estes! He represented me in a profession manner, and was able to litigate my case out of court. I would totally recommend Attorney Estes should an accident be involved, especially caused by another person and they have done your bodily harm and totaled your vehicle.
Amanda Pentiuk
Amanda Pentiuk
2018-02-07
Mr. Estes is both professional and down to earth. He took the time to explain things to me and was always there when I called. I am forever in debt to him for what he did for me winning my automobile accident lawsuit. The compassion that he showed for me made me feel like I was part of his family and I cannot say enough good things about him both as a human being and an attorney.
Dee Branch
Dee Branch
2017-06-06
Attorney Estes was very helpful and knowledgeable in giving me details about my case. He handled it personally and got me what i felt i deserved. Highly recommend hiring this attorney if you want one that will take your case personally and be with you every step of the way!

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