Woman Suffers Injuries After Car Collides with Tree
A New Jersey woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries after a car in which she was a passenger collided with a tree. The 40-year-old man driving the vehicle was arrested and charged with assault and drunk driving and faces arraignment this week. The 36-year-old female passenger suffered a fractured ankle and a non-life-threatening head injury in the accident. The incident occurred when the driver failed to negotiate a turn and lost control of his 1999 Volvo sedan.
The vehicle sideswiped a tree after the driver lost control. Authorities said they believe the vehicle was driving on the wrong side of the road in the opposite direction of where it should have been. There was no word on any specific injuries, if any, that the man suffered in the accident.
Many people believe they are fully capable of driving after having a couple of drinks at a bar or a party or some other social gathering. What many people don’t realize though is that it does not take a lot of alcohol to negatively affect a person’s judgment. There is a wealth of information that discusses different levels of alcohol that may adversely affect a person depending on their body weight and several other factors. However, this information is not always completely accurate and can’t be treated as a set guide. In addition, there are many other factors that need to be taken into consideration. The driver’s physical state needs to be taken into consideration because there may be factors related to their personal health that could affect them.
Accidents like this one can easily be avoided simply by not getting behind the wheel of a car after drinking. Even if you feel you still have the ability to drive after drinking, the chance of being in a car wreck can still increase dramatically. The legal limit of alcohol is .08 everywhere in the United States. Even if you are physically capable of driving after drinking, if you are caught doing so you will still face the legal consequences for it. Nobody should have to face dangerous drivers on the road that have been affected by alcohol. If you or someone you know was injured or killed in a drunk driving accident, you should contact an attorney who can assist you in getting compensation for your injuries or loss.
