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• Kansas City Man Ejected and Killed in Drunk Driving Accident on I-670

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Your Legal Dictionary: Kansas City Drunk Driving Definitions

List of Terms Used in Kansas City DUI Cases.

Alcohol-impaired: In all fifty states, a driver is considered to be alcohol-impaired if his or her blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is .08 grams per decileter (g/dL) or higher.

Alcohol-impaired Fatality: Any fatality occurring in a crash where at least one driver has a BAC of .08 or higher. However, this does not always mean the crash was a direct result of alcohol impairment.

Alcohol-involved: A driver is considered to be alcohol-involved if his or her blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is .01 grams per decileter (g/dL) or higher. The term “alcohol-involved” may also be used when alcohol test results are unknown.

Alcohol-involved Fatality: Any fatality occurring in a crash where at least one driver has a BAC of .01 or higher or the result of alcohol testing is unknown. However, this does not always mean the crash was a direct result of alcohol impairment.

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC): BAC is measured in grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters (decileter) of blood (g/dL). A BAC of .01 indicates that .01 grams of alcohol are present per 100 milliliters of blood. In the United States, a driver with a BAC of .08 is legally intoxicated. However, a driver may be considered impaired at lower BAC levels.

Hardcore Drunk Driver: A hardcore drunk driver is any driver who drives with a BAC of .15 or higher or drives drunk repeatedly (has had more than one drunk driving arrest). These drivers often continue their reckless behavior despite sanctions, treatment or driver education efforts.

Repeat Offenders: A repeat offendere is any driver who has more than one intoxicated driving conviction within a three year period.

Every drunk driving death is a tragedy that didn’t need to happen. If you have lost a loved oone to a Kansas City DUI accident, you need an experienced Missouri accident attorney to help you get accountability for your loss and to make sure your rights are protected. Contact the Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys at 888-348-2616 to schedule a free consultation with a Kansas City drunk driving injury attorney.

To learn more about the rights of Kansas City DUI accident victims, download our free book, "10 Essential Steps You Must Take To Protect Your Injury Claim".

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• Posted on 4/30/2012Kansas City Man Killed in Fatal Car Accident Caused by Wrong Way Drunk Driver
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• Does the driver's BAC have to be at least 0.08 in order for them to be liable for my injuries from a Kansas City alcohol-related accident?

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