As a Seattle drunk driving accident attorney, I know all too well the way a drunk driver can tear a family apart. It is because of the families that I have seen trying to recover their lives that I am thankful when I hear that law enforcement is stepping up efforts to prevent this terrible problem. The Washington State Patrol issued a press release yesterday to the effect that this weekend, notably this evening and tomorrow evening, they will be holding the 21st annual “Night of 1000 Stars” enforcement campaign. The campaign gets it name from the shape of the troopers’ badges, and the number of them that will be out on the roads and highways of Washington State looking for drunk drivers. Drivers should know that in addition to drunk drivers, the State Patrol will also be looking out for other common offenses such as speeding, seatbelt violations, and aggressive driving. In addition to the patrol vehicles, they will also be using aircraft to monitor traffic.

We all know that drunk driving is a serious problem. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), an average drunk driver had driven drunk 80 times before their first arrest. That means that if someone has a DUI, chances are that person endangered the lives of those around them 80 times before they were caught. They also report that 1 in 3 people will be involved in an alcohol-related crash in their lifetime. If you’re like me, you are shocked by those numbers, and thankful for enforcement campaigns such as “Night of 1000 Stars” that are designed to protect all of us.

If you have been involved in a drunk driving accident, contact a Bellevue drunk driving accident attorney as soon as possible. After being injured in an accident, your health and the well-being of your family are obviously the most important things. However it is important to remember that a financial burden due to an accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence is not good for our family’s well-being. At Premier Law Group, we have worked with many families like yours to ensure that present and future medical bills, property damage, and lost wages are recovered. For more information and a FREE CONSULTATION, contact me at Premier Law Group at (206)285-1743.

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