Combining Celebration with Safety this Saint Patrick's Day
March 17th is a great time for fun, but it's also a time to practice good judgment, notes experienced accident attorney Cameron Yadidi Brock.
LOS ANGELES, March 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Saint Patrick's Day is a festive occasion, and an enjoyable celebration of Irish Heritage and the Emerald Isle. In the US in particular it has grown into quite the major holiday with broad appeal to all, and tends to include quite a bit of alcohol consumption. Though a holiday party, on any occasion, can be a good time and in good taste, it's always important to practice moderation and good judgment. Saint Patrick's Day is no exception and without the appropriate amount of responsibility and care, a fun gathering can quickly turn tragic; especially if alcohol is involved. As a highly experienced personal injury legal team, the Law Offices of Burg & Brock are well aware of the most common risks and dangers, and are vested in helping spread their knowledge for happy and festive holiday celebration.
When it comes to most major holidays in the US, the largest source of injury and death is impaired driving. This should come as no surprise, as automobile accidents in general accounted for approximately 30,800 fatal crashes in 2012, according to Forbes. Of that number, nearly half involved drivers that were under the influence of alcohol, according to the CDC. The number of drunk drivers increases during the holidays, and days like Halloween and Thanksgiving are among the worst. Still, Saint Patrick's Day is within the top 5. In fact, statistics show that Saint Patrick's Day marks a significant increase in binge drinking which increases the occurrence of accident, injury, and even death.
Binge drinking, and the negative consequences associated with it, are primarily associated with young adults. Roughly 1,400 college students die every year as a result. Nevertheless, it's a Saint Patrick's Day phenomena that can impact anyone. To avoid loss, injury, or legal repercussions, moderation and celebrating responsibly should be encouraged at any party. If someone at a gathering becomes intoxicated, driving should obviously and absolutely be out of the question. A responsible host will make sure their guests have alternate forms of transportation for an inebriated guest like a cab, and friends should watch out for one another at an event. On the road, defensive driving is more important than ever due to the influx of impaired drivers on the road. Keeping an eye out for such drivers and giving appropriate space and car lengths to others will go a long way toward avoiding accidents.
If the unexpected happens, and an accident or injury does occur, particularly on the road, it's important that the involved parties make sure their legal rights are protected and well represented. At the Law Offices of Burg & Brock, Cameron Yadidi Brock is dedicated to helping his clients receive the justice they deserve in the event of an incident. For more information on the highly experienced legal team at the Law Offices of Burg & Brock, call (888) 509-2998, or visit the firm's website at www.legaldefenders.com, or Facebook page.
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