Protecting Yourself from Intoxicated Drivers
Driving while intoxicated is illegal across the country in order to help protect innocent drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. However, driving while intoxicated (DWI) and driving under the influence (DUI) laws vary from state to state. As a motorcyclist you are more likely to be seriously injured when involved in a vehicular accident. That is why intoxicated drivers pose such a serious threat for motorcyclists.
If you or someone you care about has been the victim of a motorcycle accident involving an intoxicated driver, you may be eligible for compensation. Iowa motorcycle accident lawyer Pete Leehey of the Pete Leehey Law Firm, P.C. can give you the support you need as your seek to collect damages. Contact Pete today at 877-209-9452 for more information and to get started on your case.
Avoiding an Accident with an Intoxicated Driver
While many intoxicated drivers navigate the roads and put people in danger without being detected, it is often possible to identify when someone behind the wheel is under the influence. If you are driving your motorcycle near someone you suspect of being intoxicated, the following steps can help you protect yourself:
- If possible, immediately pull over and call the local authorities to inform them of the risk.
- If this driver is behind or beside you, allow them to pass and put a lengthy following distance between you.
- Drive slowly and remain cautious until it is safe to exit or pull over, and then contact the authorities.
These steps can prevent accidents from happening and can even save lives.
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When drivers choose to operate their vehicle under the influence of alcohol, innocent people can suffer. If you have been the victim of an accident due to the poor decision making of someone else, you may be eligible for compensation. Contact the Iowa motorcycle accident lawyers of the Pete Leehey Law Firm, P.C. today at 877-209-9452 to get started on your case.