What to Do When Encountering a Madison Drunken Driver

It happens to most of us at some point. We see a car in the late afternoon or evening that seems to be driving erratically. As you watch, the vehicle drives in and out of its lane, brakes, unexpectedly, and drives very slowly compared with the flow of traffic. The driver seems unaware that his behavior is unusual.

It is most likely that you are witnessing a drunk driver.

Drunk drivers can be very dangerous to themselves and to others sharing the road. They account for over 44 percent of Wisconsin car wreck fatalities. If you are suspicious of a vehicle being operated by a drunk driver, you should:

• Keep your distance. You always want to keep the safety of you and your passengers first. If you are suspicious that another driver may be drunk, do what you can to keep your distance. Pull off the road and wait until it is safe to travel, if necessary.
• Take note of what you see. As you see the vehicle driving, try to memorize the license plate number, color, and make of the car. If you have a pen and paper handy, write down the information if you can safely do so, or ask a passenger in your car to record this information.
• Call the authorities. The local police should be notified of a drunken driver immediately. If you know the number for the local police station, call it. If you do not know the number, call 911. Give them the information that you wrote down so they will be able to easily identify the vehicle.

By taking the proper precautions you may have saved a life.

Unfortunately, drunken driving accidents in Wisconsin are very common. If a drunk driver has injured you, contact a Madison car crash attorney at Hupy and Abraham. They will represent your interests vigorously to get you the compensation you deserve.

Call 608-277-7777 (local) or 888-277-4879 (toll-free) today for a free case evaluation. The law firm of Hupy and Abraham maintains seven offices across Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa. Make one call to us, and we can direct you to an experienced Wisconsin, Iowa, or Illinois personal injury attorney at the office most convenient to you.