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Driving whilst under the influence of alcohol is incredibly dangerous, not to mention illegal, regardless of which type of vehicle the driver is in control of. If a person was to sustain a personal injury as a consequence of another motorist drink-driving, they may make a car or motorbike accident claim.
Although the dangers of drink driving are widely known and publicised, some motorists still take the risk as they consider themselves to be in a safe state to control a vehicle. However, alcohol seriously affects the consumer's judgement and abilities.
The law states that a motorist must not attempt to drive if their alcohol/breath level is higher than 35 microgrammes to 100 millilitres of breath, or a blood alcohol level of more than 80 milligrammes to 100 millilitres of blood.
The affects of alcohol on a person reduces their co-ordination and slows down reactions, making them significantly more likely to cause a road accident if they were to drive. Even, if a driver is below the legal limit, they may still feel a false sense of confidence and pose a threat to other road users and pedestrians.
If a motorcyclist experiences a false sense of confidence they are likely to behave in a different way to how they would if they were sober. When a motorcyclist does not pay proper attention to the road around them, he or she may cause themselves or another person to sustain a serious personal injury.
The best way to ensure that alcohol consumption does not hinder a motorcyclist's driving is for riders not to drink any alcohol at all – even a small amount of alcohol can affect a motorcyclist's ability to drive safely. Alternatively, if a person does choose to drink, they should arrange another form of transport.
Making a motorcycling accident claim
The effects of a drink-driving accident can be devastating and may cause a motorcyclist to sustain life-threatening and permanent injuries. If you or a loved one has fallen victim to an alcohol-related motorcycling accident, you may be able to make a compensation claim for any pain and suffering.
A legal advisor at YouClaim will be able to tell you within minutes whether you have a case, and if we believe you do, we will appoint an experienced personal injury solicitor to represent you.
All of our solicitors are governed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, so you can rest assured that you will be treated with the same high standard of service, wherever you are in the UK. What's more, you won't have to pay us a penny, win or lose.
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