Drunk driving is a serious crime in Ohio with serious consequences including jail time, hefty fines and the potential to take a life in an Ohio drunk driving car accident.

But please remember that if you cause serious injuries as a result of your drunk driving, you can also be held civilly responsible for the injuries, damages and losses you cause as a result of your actions. The fact is that DUI accidents are entirely preventable. Do not get behind the wheel when you are under the influence. It’s as simple as that. There are many options available to drivers including taxicab services or special Tipsy Tow services during the holidays. These are tragedies that can certainly be averted.

Here are some tips to help avoid alcohol related accidents during the holidays:

• Use cabs, taxis and town cars. It’s worth paying the money
• Drive carefully even if you are sober. Watch out for those who are driving erratically. If you suspect someone is driving drunk, please report them to the authorities. You may have helped save a life.

If you or someone you know has suffered injury due to an Ohio drunk driver car accident, or you have lost a loved one at the hands of a drunk driver, order your free copy of The Ohio Wrongful Death Book or The Ohio Accident Book by calling 800.637.8170.

The holidays, especially the time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, are a prime time for auto accidents relating to drunk driving in Ohio.

In fact, 38 percent of all wrongful deaths from auto accidents are alcohol-related and repeat drunk drivers are responsible for almost 60 percent of those alcohol-related deaths.

The holiday season is one of the deadliest times of the year for alcohol-related car accidents in northwest Ohio. According to Mothers against Drunk Driving, more than 1,000 people die nationwide during Thanksgiving to New Year’s drunk driving car crashes. There is no question that this is due to the increased consumption of alcohol during the holiday season.

Here are a few ways that you can help prevent Ohio drunk driving car accidents:

• Always choose a designated driver
• If you cannot find a designated driver or a friend to drive you home, stay the night.
• Never get in a vehicle with a drunk driver

If you or someone you know has been injured in an Ohio drunk driving car accident, order your free copy of The Ohio Accident Book by calling 800.637.8170.