The effects of alcohol on reaction time, vision, reasoning skills, coordination, and coordination are all impacted.
These are the actions you should take if you are involved in an accident with a drunk driver, or someone you suspect is impaired.
- Get out of traffic and dial 911 – Move your car out of traffic if it is possible. You can move it to a parking spot, shoulder or parking lot. Once you are satisfied, dial 911 to answer any questions.
- Get Insurance Information for the Other Driver – It is important to obtain the insurance information of the other driver. If you are injured, there is a possibility that you will not be able do this. All of this information will be collected by the police, along with photos of the scene.
- Ask witnesses to take photos and provide contact information – As long as you aren’t seriously hurt, you can still collect some information. It might take the police a while to arrive. Take photos of any property that was damaged. Ask witnesses for their contact information if there were any.
- Ask to be checked out by an EMT – Although you may feel fine, ask for an EMT to assess you. Adrenaline can mask pain and injuries, so it is always a good idea to get a professional to examine you.
- Get in touch with your insurance company – Call your insurance company once you are back home. A representative will listen to your story and call witnesses. Then, they’ll investigate the accident. An insurance adjuster will examine the damage to your vehicle and determine if it is totaled or repaired.
- Call a Lawyer – If you are a drunk driver, your insurance coverage will cover your medical bills, vehicle repairs, replacement, and income loss.
Summarized from an article by Carpenter & Zuckerman.
