Category: Drunk Driving Accidents

Drunk driving is a serious offense in New Mexico and carries stiff penalties. Driving while intoxicated increases the risks of an accident and amplifies the possibility of grave injuries to the driver and to others. Alcohol is a depressant that lowers alertness, slows reflexes, and reduces coordination and motor skills. It blurs vision, skews depth…

Drunk drivers are a significant danger on the roadways in the United States. According to the CDC, nearly 30 fatalities occur every day due to accidents caused by intoxicated drivers. Alcohol or other drugs that cause cognitive impairment have a negative impact on many of the important skills needed for safe driving including the following:…