Why Intoxicated Driving Still Devastates Birmingham Roads
Driving under the influence—whether from alcohol, marijuana, prescription medications, or illicit substances—continues to be a leading cause of serious and fatal crashes in Alabama and across the country.
Understanding the Risk: Alcohol, Drugs, and Prescription Meds
- Alcohol’s exponential impact: A blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 % makes drivers about four times more likely to crash; at 0.15 %, the risk jumps dramatically.
- Beyond alcohol: Marijuana, opioids, benzodiazepines, and even some antidepressants impair reaction, coordination, and judgment—making driving hazardous even without alcohol.
Alabama’s DUI Landscape
In Alabama, DUI remains disturbingly common and deadly:
- More than 200 fatalities in a recent year were tied to crashes involving suspected impairment. These accidents are many times more likely to be fatal than other types of crashes.
- Most impaired driving crashes occur at night—between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.—and almost half happen on weekends.
- Metropolitan areas like Birmingham, especially near entertainment districts, see elevated DUI rates due to nightlife activity and higher population density.
Victims Are Often Innocent
Crashes caused by impaired drivers don’t just hurt those behind the wheel—they often injure or kill innocent bystanders. In Alabama, an alcohol-related crash happens every hour, and in many cases, the victims had nothing to do with the impaired driver’s choices.
How Shaun Capps Injury Law Can Help You in Birmingham
At Shaun Capps Injury Law, located right here in Birmingham, we bring passionate advocacy and personal attention when your life is turned upside down by someone else’s negligence.
- “Shaun is absolutely amazing… straight up and honest… I am extremely appreciative and grateful for his assistance.” – Cassandra L.
- “If I could give him 6 stars I would… Everything settled very nicely… 10/10 would recommend him and his team every time.” – Alec T.
Why that matters:
- We use our knowledge of Alabama DUI laws and crash patterns to prove negligence and hold impaired drivers accountable.
- From medical costs to lost wages and emotional suffering, we fight to secure full compensation.
- We guide clients through every step—from evidence gathering to negotiations with insurance companies.
Prevention Matters—But Recovery Matters Too
While public safety measures like sobriety checkpoints, ignition interlock devices, and awareness campaigns help reduce impaired driving, they can’t undo the damage once a crash occurs.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a crash involving an impaired driver, act quickly to protect your rights:
- Seek medical attention.
- Document the scene, vehicles, and injuries.
- Contact Shaun Capps Injury Law in Birmingham—so you can focus on recovery while we focus on justice.