Written by Parnall Law Firm reviewed by Bert Parnall Drunk Driving Articles
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Most of us know that getting behind the wheel after drinking alcohol can have fatal consequences, but far too many New Mexico drivers choose to do so anyway. New Mexico has the highest alcohol-related death rate in the U.S., according to the New Mexico Department of Health. In fact, one in five deaths of working-age adults is attributable to alcohol. The state’s death rate involving alcohol in one recent year was more than twice the national rate. Five people die every day in Nex Mexico because of alcohol. Each of these fatalities represents a preventable tragedy.
Even when a DWI accident is non-fatal, victims often experience severe injuries with life-changing, costly implications. If you or someone you love has been hurt in a DWI accident in New Mexico, you could be eligible to seek compensation through an injury claim. Contact Parnall Law to learn more about liquor laws in Albuquerque or for a free initial case review with a DWI injury lawyer.
Alcohol-related crashes are a huge problem throughout the United States. They are an even bigger problem in New Mexico. Albuquerque’s KRQE notes that New Mexico was the fifth deadliest state in the nation for drunk driving crashes in one recent year. The outlet also noted that the state was the sixth worst for DUI arrests. These numbers may also be on the rise in the future, as problem drinking seems to be on the rise nationally, according to NPR.
Anyone who drives on public roads in New Mexico should know and observe the following safety tips to avoid DWI accidents:
If you get hurt by a drunk driver in New Mexico, you might have grounds for a personal injury claim against them. You can take the following steps to get a head start on your claim and protect your right to financial recovery:
A DWI accident can happen in the blink of an eye yet change your life forever. The team at Parnall Law encourages our fellow New Mexicans to stay safe on the road and avoid drinking and driving. If you get hurt in a DWI accident, contact our firm for a free initial consultation with an Albuquerque personal injury lawyer to learn more about your legal options.
Bertrand Russell Parnall is an Albuquerque native, salutatorian of the Class of 1988 at Albuquerque High School, and co-captain of the district football champion Bulldogs. He earned his undergraduate degree from Rice University with a double major in history and French, and his law degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law after coming home to Albuquerque.
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