Category Archives: Drunk Driving Accident
Florida’s Dram Shop Law and Liability for Drunk Driving Accidents
Unfortunately, some people decide to get behind the wheel in an impaired state after a night out at a bar or nightclub. Doing so is not only illegal but can also lead to a drunk driving accident. In some cases, the drunk driver may not be the only at-fault party. If you were injured… Read More »
Florida Reports Fewer Drunk Driving Accidents During the COVID-19 Pandemic (But More Motorists Are Speeding)
While the shutdown of restaurants and bars amid the COVID-19 pandemic led to fewer impaired drivers on Florida’s roads and highways, an increasing number of motorists are taking advantage of the state’s uncongested roads to put the hammer down. According to The Daytona Beach News-Journal citing the Florida Highway Patrol, authorities have been seeing… Read More »
Hillsborough County Decriminalizes Marijuana: How Does It Affect Drunk Driving Accidents?
With a unanimous vote on February 19, Hillsborough County commissioners agreed to decriminalize the possession of small amounts (20 grams) of marijuana throughout the county and municipalities. According to the Tampa Bay Times, individuals in possession of fewer than 20 grams of cannabis will not face a misdemeanor charge. Instead, anyone found in possession… Read More »