June 14, 2016
Fourth of July Safety Tips
By Jonathan Damashek
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Unfortunately, today, many Americans drive under the influence of alcohol, especially during festivities. As it is very common to encounter these type of irresponsible drivers in parties and gatherings, we want to share with you tips drafted by the MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers) Association on how to prevent them from driving drunk. This association works hard to stop this reckless and senseless behavior to avoid accidents.
If during a reunion you are faced with a situation where someone who’s impaired is trying to drive, use the following tips to stop them:
- Be as non-confrontational as possible.
- Suggest alternate ways of getting to their destination: a cab, a sober driver, and public transportation.
- Remember that the person you are talking to is impaired: talk a bit more slowly and explain things more fully than if you were speaking to a sober person.
- Explain that you don’t want them to drive because you care and you don’t want them to hurt themselves or others.
- Suggest that they sleep over.
- Enlist a friend to help you or to act as moral support: it’s more difficult to say “no” to two (or three or four) people than one.
- If possible, get the person’s keys. It is far easier to persuade the potential driver when you hold this leverage.
If all else fails, call law enforcement. It’s better to have a friend arrested than injured or killed.
For safety tips on how to avoid accidents with drunk drivers, we recommend you to read our previous post that will help you get to your destination safe. Remember, you can only control what you do behind your wheels and not what other drivers do.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident due to the irresponsible actions of a drunk driver, contact us for immediate help. We will fight aggressively for your legal rights and the compensation you and your family deserve.