We’ve been talking recently about all of the dangers that accompany the holiday season. One of the most significant is drunk driving. Federal officials know that and they’re tackling it head on. Recently, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the launch of its ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled…
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Hosting a Party for the Holidays? Think Safety!
You may be planning on hosting a holiday get together within the next few weeks. You’re probably worried about decorations, the food and drinks and the lighting, but what you really need to be focused on is the safety of your guests. You should be concerned with making sure that…
MADD and West Palm Attorneys Supporting Victims’ Rights
You have to be 21-years-old to consume alcohol in the United States. This law just recently celebrated its 28th anniversary. Before, you only had to be 18-years-old to drink. Some are even still fighting to get the age limit dropped back down again, saying that if you can go to…
MADD and the NFL Team Up to Prevent Drunk Driving-Related Teen Car Accidents in Hollywood and Elsewhere
More than 6.000 teenagers are killed because of alcohol-related car accidents in Hollywood, Florida, and elsewhere every year. The consumption of alcohol contributes to more fatalities among this age group than all illegal drugs combined. To help reduce the risks of these types of accidents, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)…
Drunk Driving Car Accidents in St. Lucie Expected to Spike During Thanksgiving Weekend
A St. Lucie car accident landed a man with charges of manslaughter after a laundry list of previous drunk driving convictions, according to the TC Palm. The accident happened on King’s Highway just south of St. Lucie Boulevard and took the life of a 63-year-old woman, according to the Florida…
South Florida drunk driving accidents continue to cause needless tragedy
The tragic deaths of four members of an Orlando family in a Florida drunk driving accident is a stark reminder of how far Florida has to go in preventing the senseless tragedies that frequently occur when someone climbs behind the wheel after having too much to drink. CNN reports that…