According to MADD, Texas is ranked 45 in the nation for drunk driving fatalities. This means that only five other states rate worse than the Lone Star State. Each year an .jpg)
average of 1,200 lives are lost during drunk driving crashes and these crashes cost the state upwards of $5.8 billion. If you have been injured or a loved one has been killed during a crash with a drunk driver in Dallas or anywhere in Texas, you know all too well how these crashes can alter your life. With drunk driving crashes in Texas at near epidemic levels, what can we do to prevent crashes? The following information will help you better understand the repercussions of drunk driving crashes and learn how you can work to lower the drunk driving collision rate in Texas.
MADD Texas
MADD is a nationwide organization that works to prevent drunk driving and underage drinking. Their resources are numerous and include the following services and information:
- Victim Support: MADD offers services to survivors of an impaired driving crash. Trained Victim Advocates provide survivors with "emotional support, guidance through the justice systems, and information and referrals."
- Current Legislation- At this time MADD is working to help pass Texas HB 473. This bill would require all convicted drunk drivers to use an ignition interlock.
- E-mail Updates- Use this page to sign-up for automatic e-mail alerts. These alerts will help give you access to current information about drunk driving and its prevention.
Drunk Driving Accident Statistics
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) maintains an extensive database of Texas drunk driving statistics. The types of alcohol related statistics available on the TxDOT website include: DUI crashes by county, DUI related fatalities by county and age and fatalities and crashes involving alcohol.
The Century Council Helps Fight Drunk Driving
This non-profit organization is run by the nation's distillers. They offer ways to fight drunk driving, stop underage drinking and get involved in these efforts. They also have a section on drunk driving facts and support prevention tactics such as Administrative License Revocation, Zero Tolerance and stiffer penalties for test refusal.
Have You Or A Loved One Been Injured By A Drunk Driver?
If you've been injured by a drunk driver in Texas you need to speak with an experienced drunk driver injury attorney as soon as possible. Please contact us online or call our Colleyville office directly at 817.485.8888 to schedule your free consultation.
