Georgia Personal Injury Lawyer Blog
David Van Sant is an Alpharetta Personal Injury Attorney and football fan who says certain times of year definitely are busier in his legal practice. Van Sant works for accident victims, primarily those who have been injured in car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents or multi-vehicle pile-ups. Lately in Georgia there have been numerous accidents involving wrong-way drivers and those who have had too much to drink.
More DUIs During NFL Football Games
With fall football season in full swing, it’s important to recognize that there are times when the chance of meeting a drunk driver on the road are higher. Statistics show that in major cities throughout the United States, there are more DUIs before, during, and immediately after an NFL football game than any other major sport. This doesn’t have to apply to highways and sidestreets near the stadium. Thousands of bars, restaurants and private parties play host to fans and revelers. A drunk driver could be driving anywhere.
While most people know to stay off the roads on New Year’s Eve. you may not immediately associate football and drunk driving. Believe or not, some people imbibe during a good Falcons game or S.E.C.contest. That’s why it is important to realize that football season is in full swing, and that means football is on and parties are happening from Friday night through Sunday night.
Football Fans – Don’t Drink and Drive
If you’re a football fan, don’t drink and drive, and watch for drunk drivers when you’re on the road. If you are injured in a car accident and you believe the other driver was drinking, contact the police immediately. David Van Sant is an Alpharetta accident lawyer who works with the victims of car accidents. He’s also a football fan who is enjoying the season, and he hopes everyone in Atlanta does the same.