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What You Deserve to Know About Kansas City Drugged Driving Accidents

Any Kansas City personal injury attorney will tell you that there are laws prohibiting driving in while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Both drugs and alcohol can have a serious impact on a driver’s ability to drive safely, but are they the same thing?
The Governors Highway Safety Association Wants a Differentiation Between Drugged and Drunk Driving
At its fall meeting, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) strengthened its stance on drugged driving and made the following recommendations:
  • Drugged driving and drunk driving statutes should have distinct penalties for each violation.
  • States should have standard protocols for drug testing drivers so that the exact drugs and their amounts can be detected.
  • Police officers should have additional training to recognize potential drugged driving violations and prosecutors should have additional training for successful prosecutions.
  • Testing and reporting of drivers who are killed should include drug information.
  • Drugged driving should be a national priority.
  • More public awareness is needed to combat drugged driving in much the same way that the problem of drunk driving has been addressed.

Why the Recommendations?

Information released the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports a significant increase in drug use among drivers who are killed in motor vehicle accidents. According to the NHTSA, 13 percent of fatally injured drivers tested positive for drugs in 2005 and 18 percent tested positive in 2008.

Why You May Need a Kansas City Personal Injury Attorney

If you have been hurt, or if you have lost a loved one after a Kansas City drugged driving accident then you may need an experienced Kansas City car accident lawyer to help you recover the damages to which you may be legally entitled.

Our Kansas City personal injury lawyers invite you to read our FREE book, 10 Essential Steps You Must Take to Protect Your Injury Claim, so that you can get started protecting your rights today.

We also encourage you to call our Kansas City personal injury law firm directly at (816) 471- 5111 or toll free at (888) 348-2616 for a free consultation.

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James M. Roswold is licensed in Missouri Only. Heather A. Lottmann is licensed in Kansas and Missouri. Victor B. Finkelstein is licensed in Kansas and Missouri.

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