Maryland Impaired Driving

Most people throughout Maryland define impairment as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Although this is true, there are also other forms of impairment that are not alcohol related. Impairment is defined as the inability to perform daily tasks at a normal functioning level. The symptoms of impairment include drowsiness, alter depth perception, excitability, slow reaction time or increased reaction time. While impaired driving is the leading cause of car accidents in Maryland, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is not the number one cause for motor vehicle accidents throughout MD. Impairment can be caused by many over the counter drugs such as allergy medicine, pain medications, anti-anxiety prescriptions, flu medicine and cough syrup can cause an individual to become drowsy resulting in delayed reactions and ultimately causing automobile accidents on our streets and highways.

There are ways in which we can avoid these types of accidents. Prior to operating an automobile or motor vehicle if you are taking prescription or over the counter drugs you should do the following:

• If you are on medications consult a doctor or a pharmacist to learn about the side effects
• You should never take more than the recommended dose
• You should always read the directions and warning labels
• Never mix alcohol or drugs with your prescription
• Never mix other medications without consulting a doctor or pharmacist
• You should always be able to recognize these symptoms prior to operating a motor vehicle

When we get behind the wheel of a car most of us are aware of the dangers of operating a motor vehicle and we take necessary precautions when driving. There are many factors in which victims that have been injured in a car accident in Maryland, can't control. For instance, you can't control those individuals who decide to get behind a wheel of a car while intoxicated and/or impaired.

While you can never plan to be involved in a car accident it can happen to anyone at anytime. No matter how cautious you are there are always those individuals that disobey the laws and continue to drive impaired. If you are one of the victims that have been involved in a car accident in Maryland due to the negligence of an impaired driver, contact our Maryland car accident lawyers today. The consultation is free and we don't get paid unless we win your claim.

Interesting statistics throughout the state of MD below:
Maryland Car Accident Statistics by Counties
Maryland Car Accident Statistics

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