Alcohol Related Accidents and Deaths in Kentucky: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is Making a Difference
According to MADD's Kentucky Chapter, in 2007, Kentucky's alcohol-related wrecks totaled 5,189 (3.4% decrease), but alcohol-related deaths actually increased by almost 10%.
According to MADD, who relied upon data from the National Safety Council, the economic costs of drinking and driving deaths are enormous. These economic costs include wage loss, medical expense, administration costs, property damage, and employer costs.
* Economic cost of alcohol related fatalities to Kentucky: $246,840,000
o Comprehensive cost: $816,000,000
* Economic cost of injuries: $72,782,600
o Comprehensive cost: $203,887,000
* Property damage cost (economic & comprehensive is same): $6,630,800
* Total economic cost of alcohol related collisions to Kentucky (death, injury, and property damage): $326,253,400.
o Total comprehensive cost: $1,026,571,800
Bahe Cook Cantley & Jones lawyer Larry Jones, who is experienced helping families who have lost loved ones to drunk drivers, says, "Clearly, MADD is having an impact in Kentucky in reducing the number of accidents but there is still a long way to go. I encourage anyone interested in curtailing drinking and driving to visit MADD and contribute to the cause."
Fore more information about the rights of those injured or killed by drunk drivers, visit http://kentuckyinjurylaw.com/
