Atlanta DUI (Driving Under the Influence)
Blood Alcohol Content
Blood alcohol content is the amount of alcohol that is present in the blood of a person. A chemical Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) test measures that amount of alcohol in a blood sample and then is represented in a percentage. When the level of alcohol goes up the rate of accident is increased. This is the reason why driving under the influence is such a serious offense and why police all over do not tolerate drunk driving.
Police use two types of test to determine the level of alcohol that is present in a person’s body. The two tests that can be administered are a breath test and a blood test. The blood test is the more accurate of the two tests but both tests can still be off. Usually the police officer will give you a field sobriety test to try and determine how off your motor skills are due to the alcohol. After field sobriety testing is done then the officer will administer a breathalyzer test. If this test is refused then the person will be taken to jail. Once in jail the person has no choice but to take a chemical BAC test. This test is very accurate and will determine the BAC immediately. If you were to refuse this test then greater penalties such as a DUI can result.
Breath testing is the test that is used for the pre and post testing of the alcohol levels in a person. This one is not always the most accurate but it is the safest and easiest to administer. It is the responsibility of whoever is giving the test to make sure that their machine is calibrated properly and in working order. A breathalyzer tests the air in the lungs and gives the officers in the field a BAC.
Blood testing is more time consuming and something that is not done on the road by the field officers. This testing is more accurate and must be done by professionals only. This is usually only done by someone in the medical field. You may also request a blood sample to get tested on your own as well. It is important that the right person does this because it can affect the tests and may cause harm to the patient.
Drunk driving is a great problem that every state in America has to face. Drunk drivers are not aware of the damage they call until it is too late. Drunk drivers destroy families and cause people to lose their lives way too soon. Drunk driving is serious and should not be taken lightly. Have you been the victim of a drunken driving automobile accident? If so you need to call an Atlanta area personal injury Attorney like Neil Flit. Attorney Flit and his legal team will work hard to get you and your family the best possible settlement! So remember if you’ve been “HIT” call NEIL FLIT 877-373-4878!!!
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Providing Alcohol to Minors is Illegal
Everywhere you look all you see are ads for alcohol and on the television all you see is how much fun you can have when being drunk. These ads do not help to deter our teens away from drinking or the perceived excitement from drinking. Purchasing, hosting and selling alcohol to teens is all illegal.
Why would you purchase alcohol for a teen? You are not helping them out and you are not being the “cool” person by any means. You are not doing anything but hurting the teen. You are letting the teen think that it is acceptable for them to drink and it is not. No matter what the kid tells you just refuse
Hosting a party for underage kids to drink at is a terrible thing to do. Not only are you putting your child in danger but you are also putting the other children who are at the party in danger as well. This is not safe, you may think you have the house and party under control but the kids may get alcohol poisoning or sneak out and drive away drunk. The best way to control this is to not provide alcohol at all.
Selling alcohol to minors is a big problem as well. Just because someone looks of age does not mean that they are. Make everyone who wants to buy alcohol show their I.D.
This should be a problem that is easy to solve and that we do not have to think about but its not. We must realize that our kids are our future and we must cherish and protect them. The Law Office of Neil Flit cares about you and your loved ones. If you or someone you know has been injured due to a car accident, an Atlanta personal injury attorney can help you. Contact the Law Office of Neil Flit at 855.850.HURT to find out how.
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Dangers of Drunk Driving
Drunk driving is a problem that sadly is a part of everyday life. People go out and have drinks and think that they are good enough to drive home. They say “I’ve only had a few” or “I’m fine I can make it home”. Do not believe them, and do not let them drive anywhere. Drunk driving is one of the biggest problems police face. This is a problem that can be avoided by being more responsible while drinking.
Drunk driving can lead to serious injuries or even the death of those who are involved in the accident. Drunk drivers are never aware of the damage that they cause until well after the fact. Usually the next day after they have had a chance to sober up they are shocked at the damage they have caused and are usually in disbelief. This is why drunk driving is so bad and why there is such a high penalty for it.
Drunk driving can ruin families on both sides of the accident. A loss of life could affect the family’s ability to pay bills and provide. Not to mention the loss of a parent or a child and the grieving process that the family will have to go through. Also the property damage it cost and how it may cripple others permanently.
The Law Office of Neil Flit is a partner with M.A.D.D. Mothers Against Drunk Driving and we want to help shine light on the situation and keep people from driving drunk. Drunk driving accidents and fatalities need to be seriously reduced and we are trying to do our part. If you are ever in an accident we would like you to think of us at the Law Office of Neil Flit first! We have your best interest at hand and will work harder than anyone else to get you and your family the settlement you deserve. If you or someone you know has been injured due to a car accident, an Atlanta personal injury attorney can help you. Contact the Law Office of Neil Flit at 855.850.HURT to find out how.
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Spring is a time of celebration for most high school and college students. With the change in seasons also comes the season of prom and graduation. Unfortunately with the celebration, often times comes tragedy – alcohol related car wrecks.
This year though, there is some encouraging news from a new study out by Liberty Mutual Insurance and Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD); a 2011 teen driving study by the groups suggests fewer tragedies could happen during this year’s prom and graduation season.
The national study of 2,294 high school students resulted in just 6 percent saying they have driven under the influence on prom night. The small percentage is a drastic change to the perception of that behavior, in a 2009 study, 90 percent of teens felt their peers would be more likely to drink and drive after prom than at other times of the year.
The Liberty Mutual/SADD study also shows that schools seem to be taking a larger role in protecting students, 89 percent of students reported that their schools have programs or policies in place to keep teens from engaging underage drinking at school-related functions. Of those surveyed, 53 percent said their schools have security guards or police present at school functions, 35 percent said that their school offered organized transportation, and 15 percent said there were breathalyzer tests offered.
In 2009, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reported that there were 1,305 teen fatalities (alcohol and non-alcohol-related) in car wrecks between the months of May and August.
If you or someone you know has been injured in an alcohol related car wreck, an Atlanta personal injury attorney can help you. Contact the offices of Neil Flit.
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More than 60-percent of the United States now bans texting while driving, last week Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood praised North Dakota for becoming the 31 st state in the nation to ban the unsafe practice.
Much like Georgia, North Dakota will impose up to a $100 fine for anyone caught texting and driving.With the addition of North Dakota, 31 states, the District of Columbia, and Guam have now banned text messaging by all drivers.
In 2009, Mr. LaHood launched a national anti-distracted driving campaign modeled after other successful National Highway Traffic Safety efforts which proved to reduce deadly car wrecks or unsafe driving behavior.
Last July, Georgia was the 30th state in the country to ban anyone from reading, typing or sending a text message while driving.The law states that “driving” includes being stopped at red lights or waiting for an arrow in a turn lane.
In Georgia, young drivers with a provisional license are prohibited from using a cell phone at all when driving.If caught the fine is $150.
Nationally, distracted driving is said to be one of the leading causes of deadly car wrecks. If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident related to a texting driver, an Atlanta personal injury attorney can help you. Contact the offices of Neil Flit today to find out how.
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Memorial Day Weekend is one of the busiest weekends of the year. People are coming and going all over the country, and that traffic and confusion can sometimes lead to car accidents. Here are a few tips to having a safe and accident free weekend!
- Head to your destination a little bit earlier than usual, to avoid the traffic rush.
Traffic is going to be crazy everywhere you go, so anything that you can do to minimize your time in the traffic is a plus. Make sure that you gas up early, maybe even a day or two before traveling so that you don’t have to fight the crowded pumps as well. By having a plan of action for the weekend you will be able to avoid traffic jams and accidents.
- Maintain more disciplined traffic safety to prevent wrecks.
That means leaving plenty of space between you and the other drivers you share the road with. Traffic may be intense, and you will have to be aware of people merging onto the highways and switching lanes. Remember just because you can see a car does not mean that they can see you. Stay vigilant while driving and focus on the road. Minimize all distractions and do not use your mobile device. You will be sharing the road with visitors who may not know the area as well as you so do your part to make sure that everyone goes home safely to their families.
- Don’t drive impaired, and make sure your friends don’t, either.
Drunk driving on holidays is often out of control, and causes people to be injured or lose their life. It will already be very crowded out, so make sure that you are not part of the problem. If you do have a drink, make sure that you have a driver. Designated drivers save lives.
Memorial Day Weekend is a great time to be with loved ones and friends. Be safe and make sure that you do your part to keep the roads safe. Accidents happen and are a part of daily life. If you or someone you know has been injured due to a car accident, an Atlanta personal injury attorney can help you. Contact the Law Office of Neil Flit at (855) 850-HURT (4878) to find out how.
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Archie Comics are teaming up to raise awareness about the dangers of underage drinking.It’s all part of MADD’s first annual PowerTalk 21. On April 21 st parents around the country are being asked to talk to their kids about alcohol.
The Archie Comics digest on book store shelves this week includes a storyline about underage drinking prevention. Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Whitten has also teamed up with the group, as they’ve used his likeness for the series, that urges parents and teens to have an open dialogue about the reality of drinking and dangers associated with underage alcohol consumption.
Research shows one in five teens binge drinks, but when surveyed only one in 100 parents believed their child binge drank. Teen alcohol use kills about 6,000 people annually, according to MADD, and car wrecks are the leading cause of death for teens, one out of three of those are alcohol related.
A personal injury attorney can help you if you or someone you know has been involved in an alcohol related car wreck. Call our office today to speak with Atlanta personal injury attorney Neil Flit today to find out how you can be helped.
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The question of the day is why are you not MADD? I am not speaking in the sense of being angry. I mean MADD which means Mothers Against Drunk Driving. The organization is a great way to take a stand against drinking and driving. The law office of Neil Flit and Atlanta Hurt.com have partnered with MADD’s Steering Committee to help make this years MADD walk more successful. The Steering Committee is responsible for planning the walk in September, 2011 for Drunk Driving Awareness. The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking. MADD is very active in the community, and to date they have saved nearly 300,000 lives. The law firm of Neil Flit represents victims of drunk driving automobile accidents in Atlanta, Marietta, Savannah, Athens, and all Georgia cities. We see first-hand the result of drunk driving.
The law office of Neil Flit applauds the efforts that MADD does in order to save lives. When an individual has been in a car accident involving alcohol abuse, not only can this potentially take the life of an individual, but it can totally devastate the quality of the injured, and their loved ones. The law office of Neil Flit is proud to be selected to serve the community on the steering committee of the MADD Walk. We will be walking and if you wish to walk on our team, or sponsor us, please contact the firm. If you are seeking a law firm that will fight aggressively against drinking and driving contact an Atlanta personal injury attorney at 1-877-373-HURT or click us at www.atlantahurt.com.
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In light of the holidays’ that has passed, we would like to promote being safe on the road. There is information, however, that you should know about urine tests in Georgia. There are a couple of ways that the police will test to see if your under the influence, most common are the breathalyzer and field sobriety.
We, however, are focusing on the urine test, because much like any other test, this can be flawed. These test are another form of sobriety tests, understand that if the officer is not properly trained in administering the test then results are not reliable.
This test is more or less used to determine if there are other chemicals in the body, basically they want to know if you had taken any drugs at all. According to a study done by the National Institute of Drug Abuse, 20% of the labs that were surveyed had wrongly reported that illegal substances were discovered in urine samples that were actually completely free of illegal substances.
This form of drug test are not able to tell an over the counter drug from the an actual illegal drug. A urine test will find a drug in your system even if the drug was taken a week prior to the test. The bright side is that you can challenge the test in court, causing the case to be dismissed. For this reason officers traditional give a urine test, because there are other methods that are more reliable.
If you were involved in a drunk driving accident or have been charged with drunken driving, it is important to know the facts surrounding the typical evidence used in these types of cases. The best way to protect your future at a time such as this is to contact an Atlanta car accident lawyer that you can trust.
An accident attorney at the Law Office of Neil Flit will be able to help you evaluate the case, discuss your options and help you to move forward to fight for your desirable outcome in the best way possible.
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Driving under the influence is a serious offense, especially in Atlanta and the surrounding counties. The state of Georgia has the right to suspend your driver’s licenses if you are caught operating a motor vehicle under the influence.
This procedure is known as an administrative license suspension (ALS). By being under the influence of a least a .08 on the breathalyzer, the officer has the right to petition to have your license suspended. If this action is taken, you would have ten days to file for a hearing with in front of a judge. The cost for this hearing is one hundred fifty dollars.
Before you go, however, through all of the trouble of having to contact an attorney, file for a hearing, pay $150.00, and being arrested. Please be safe it takes less than minute to buckle up, and save you money and prevent potential catastrophic accidents.
If you are in a car accident and the vehicle that hit you was a driver under the influence, you may be entitled to punitive damages as part of your settlement. Our experienced team knows how to fight for maximum value in driving under the influence cases.
If you have any questions about a driving under the influence automobile accident in Atlanta, McDonough, Athens, Savannah, Marietta, DeKalb County, Fulton County or surrounding areas, please contact an Atlanta car accident lawyer at our firm for a free consultation at 1-877-373-HURT.
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