For most, Christmas is a time of love, laughter and happiness around family and friends however for others it may be a time of sorrow and sadness. Unfortunately, due to an increase in festivities and social events, Christmas has become synonymous with drink driving. It has been found that during the Christmas period, more road traffic accidents occur due to a rise in alcohol consumption.
Every year our Personal Injury Department witnesses an increase in Road Traffic Accident Claims which are often devastating for the victims and their families. At Hodgkinsons our Team have over 37 years of experience dealing with various types of road traffic accident injury claims. Our Personal Injury Team can offer you a free case assessment, providing you with the best possible advice without obligation. We understand that legal costs can be of concern when an accident occurs unexpectedly. This is why we offer a genuine No Win No Fee agreement for all our Personal Injury claims.
Every year drink driving campaigns are launched to stop those who have consumed too much alcohol from getting behind a wheel. Such campaigns do not suggest that you should not drink but if you choose to do so, it should be done responsibly. Recent research found that 17% of adults felt more pressure to drink and drive over the Christmas period with 41% of participants naming friends as the worst offenders in encouraging drink driving.
Many people often overlook the fact that even the smallest measure of alcohol can affect your ability to drive. Whilst there are set limits for the level of alcohol consumption you can legally drink before driving, they vary depending on an individual’s weight, age, sex, metabolism, type of alcohol, food consumption and stress levels. If you are planning to drive home it is best advised to avoid alcohol all together.
Hodgkinsons’ top tips for staying safe on the roads this Christmas are:
- Plan ahead
- Book a Taxi
- Have a designated driver
- Know your limits. Never assume you are under the legal drink driving limit.
- Do not drive the morning after until 12 hours after consumption.
If you are the victim of a Road Traffic Accident which was caused through the fault of someone else, whether through negligence or intoxication, our Personal Injury Solicitors can help you to get the compensation you deserve. Our Team can handle a variety of Road Traffic Accident Claims for Clients based within Skegness, rural Lincolnshire and the rest of the UK, which range from minor whiplash injuries to serious or even fatal injuries. For specialist legal advice, call us on 01754 897150 and we will advise and guide you through not only your claim but your recovery too. Alternatively, you can fill out a contact form and a member of our Team will call you.