Social drinking can be an entertaining part of an evening with friends, but without setting limits and understanding the responsibilities of the road, drivers may consume too many drinks and become a danger to themselves and others. Drunk drivers are one of the most serious hazards of traveling by car. When individuals make the decision to drive while intoxicated, they may cause accidents with devastating consequences.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a drunk driver, you deserve justice. The Kansas City drunk driving accident attorneys at the Law Offices of The Pottenger Law Firm LLC, are ready to help you take legal action against the individual who harmed you or your family. Contact our offices at 816-399-5207 to speak to a member of our legal team today.

Consequences of Drunk Driving

Alcohol adversely affects a person’s ability to function in a number of ways. An intoxicated individual’s reaction time becomes much slower and his or her ability to judge situations and make decisions is compromised. Drunk driving can lead to actions such as:

There is no excuse for driving while drunk. It is an action that compromises the safety of the driver, his or her passengers, and any other nearby motorists or pedestrians.