According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 13,500 people lost their lives in alcohol-impaired crashes in 2023—a tragic reminder that these accidents are entirely avoidable when drivers choose responsibility over recklessness.
If you or someone you love has been injured by a drunk driver, you may be facing overwhelming medical expenses, time away from work, and lasting physical or emotional trauma. The aftermath of a drunk driving crash can change lives in an instant, leaving families struggling to rebuild. Victims have the legal right to pursue compensation from the impaired driver and their insurance company. You may be entitled to recover damages for:
- Medical expenses and rehabilitation costs
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Long-term care and emotional distress
At Kruger & Hodges, Hometown Injury Lawyers, we proudly serve New Miami, Ohio, helping victims of drunk driving crashes hold negligent drivers accountable. Our attorneys can evaluate your case, estimate the full value of your claim, and fight aggressively for the compensation you deserve. Contact us today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation, and let our experienced legal team help you take the first step toward recovery.
How Long Does it Take a Driver to Sober Up?
How long it will take a driver to sober up depends on multiple factors, like how much a person has had to drink and how fast his or her body metabolizes alcohol. For individuals who binge drink or who drink quite a bit of alcohol the night before or late into the night, the person could still be technically too drunk to drive in the morning.
His or her blood alcohol level may still be too high. According to the University of Michigan, alcohol leaves the body at a rate of 0.015% per hour. To be safe, this means that a person can eliminate about half a drink every hour. So if you have only one drink, you should generally wait a couple of hours to drive, and if you have two, you may need to wait four hours before you are safe to drive. Of course, these estimates will vary depending on body type, metabolism, whether you consumed food with alcohol and how fast your body metabolizes alcohol. Basically, when in doubt, don’t drive.
The consequences of drinking and driving can be severe. Individuals might not only face criminal charges but can also face lawsuits from victims who may have been injured or killed in a crash. Avoiding drinking and driving is one of the easier ways to prevent accidents. Unfortunately, sometimes people choose to drink and drive with serious consequences. If you or someone you love was hurt in a drunk driving crash, consider speaking to the drunk driving accident lawyers at Kruger & Hodges Hometown Injury Lawyers serving New Miami, Ohio. Our lawyers may be able to help you.
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Seeking Justice for Drunk Driving Victims
Kruger & Hodges Hometown Injury Lawyers is a drunk driving accident law firm serving New Miami, Ohio that may be able to help you if you have been hurt due to a drunk driver’s actions. When victims and families hold drunk drivers accountable for their actions, they send a strong message to the community—drunk driving is not to be tolerated—and it will cost you. Victims may have the right to seek damages for their medical costs, rehabilitation expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering damages. Have questions about your rights? Contact Kruger & Hodges Hometown Injury Lawyers, drunk driving accident lawyers serving New Miami, Ohio today.
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