Woman Air-lifted After Crashing Car into a Tree in Gilbert
Impaired driving is one of the main reasons of vehicular accidents in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - FARS, 219 people were killed in Arizona fatal car accidents involving drivers with blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels above the legal limit of .08 (2009).
Did you know that the average alcohol-related fatality in the United States costs $3.5 million (NHTSA)? $1.1 million is for monetary costs and the remaining $2.4 million in quality of life losses. Moreover, the estimated cost per injured survivor of an alcohol-related crash averaged $99,000. This is divided into $49,000 and $50,000 for monetary costs and quality of life losses respectively.
It was early morning of Wednesday when a woman was airlifted to the hospital after being plowing into a mesquite tree in Gilbert (AZ Family 12/1/10). According to authorities, the driver was heading west on Guadalupe Road, into oncoming traffic. Fortunately, her car went directly to the curb and hit the tree instead of another innocent driver. However, the damage of her car was so extensive that the paramedics had to remove the driver from the car as quickly as possible. The driver suffered from serious head and leg injuries.
According to the Gilbert Police Department, there was no sign of impairment or speeding on the part of the driver at the time. Luckily, there were no other vehicles involved and no one was inside the car with the driver when the crash happened. The accident is still under investigation.
If you or a loved one is seriously injured or has died because of an impaired driver, we hope you call us at Breyer Law Offices to get your questions answered. We may be able to help you get the payment you deserve for the damages you or your family member has acquired because of vehicular accidents. Consultations are free and non-obligatory. You can reach us at (602) 267-1280.
