Lancaster, Pennsylvania Attorneys Preventing Teen Drunk Driving
Teen drunk driving is a growing problem. The consequences are often tragic. Nevertheless, the extent of this problem is surprising to most people.
- The U.S. Surgeon General has recently estimated that 5,000 persons under age 21 die from alcohol-related injuries involving underage drinking each year.
- Teenage drunk driving kills eight teens every day.
- Sixty percent of all teen deaths in car accidents are alcohol related.
Why?
The combination is lethal. Teens are inexperienced with both driving and how alcohol affects them. Peer pressure is strong. Teens may think they or the "designated driver" are not "that" drunk. They may be too scared to call their parents, an older sibling or a friend to get a safe ride home. They may lack money for a taxi.
What You Can Do to Prevent Teen Drunk Driving
- Never serve alcohol to minors. Even if you "partied" as a teen, that doesn't mean it is safe or acceptable behavior.
- Help organize an alcohol-free prom party at your local high school.
- Support tougher laws and real punishments.
Mikus Law Associates, P.C. is an advocate for injured people and is devoted to a safer community. Those who serve alcohol to minors are breaking the law and endangering us and our children. Contact the firm if you or someone you love has been injured in an accident, or for further information on preventing teen drunk driving. Lawyers at our firm have more than 50 years combined experience. They are respected professionals with outstanding credentials and a record of success.
For a free consultation with an experienced trial lawyer about a car accident injury, contact Mikus Law Associates today or call us toll free at 1-888-893-9891. For your convenience, evening, weekend and off-site appointments are available.
