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The DUI fatality rate in the United States has followed a fairly steady downward trend during the past 30 years. In fact, according to the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility, the number of people killed in 2012 was 64 percent less than the number killed in 1982. Much of this success comes from increased efforts by law enforcement and changes in state laws.
 
Even so, drinking and driving continues to be a serious problem in our country and still exacts a heavy toll on our society every year. In 2012, more than 10,000 people died in DUI accidents. Notably absent from these statistics is the number of people injured in these crashes.
 
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, someone is injured in a drunk-driving accident every 90 seconds in the Unites States.
 
Three of those injuries occurred earlier this week. CBS News reports that Andres Esteban Toro was intoxicated and was driving at 120 miles per hour before causing an accident. Malcolm Lloyd, an alcohol entrepreneur, was sitting in the passenger seat of Toro’s Lamborghini. Police say that Toro lost control of the $400,000 luxury car, slamming into the back of an SUV.

The Car Accident Caused Serious Injuries and a Large Amount of Damage
 
Toro was driving so fast that his sports car spun for more than 100 yards after striking the SUV. Photos from the scene show the black Lamborghini totaled along the barrier of the road. Both cars received so much damage that it took authorities 10 hours to clean the street.
 
Lloyd died instantly, and photos show that his side of the vehicle received the worst of the damage. Paramedics rushed Toro and the driver of the SUV, Raul Alfonzo, to the hospital where doctors listed both patients in a stable yet critical condition. The force of the accident was so great that it knocked the wheels off of Alfonzo’s SUV.
 
At the time of the accident, Alfonzo was on his way home after working a night shift as a bouncer at a nearby bar. Toro and Lloyd were driving back from a party.
 
If you’ve suffered an injury in an accident with a reckless or negligent driver, don’t wait to call an accident lawyer from our offices. At Eells & Tronvold Law Offices, PLC, we specialize in representing car accident victims and helping them find justice through personal-injury lawsuits. To arrange a consultation with a Cedar Rapids accident lawyer from our firm, call us today at 319-393-1020.

Police Have Filed Vehicular Homicide Charges Against Toro, Who is Still Recovering
 
Police anticipate filing DUI manslaughter charges against Toro when they receive the results of his blood test. He was in no condition to submit to a breathalyzer or take a field sobriety test, but officers report that he smelled of alcohol. He has faced five driving-related charges in the past three years.
 
If you’re ready to fight for the compensation that you need to recover from injuries you received in an accident with a negligent driver in Cedar Rapids, call us. At Eells & Tronvold Law Offices, PLC, we have more than 75 years of combined experience helping Cedar Rapids residents.
 
To speak with an accident lawyer about your injuries, call us today at 319-393-1020.

Bicyclists might be the most vulnerable people on our roadways. It’s easy to imagine that pedestrians are in more danger, and the sheer number of pedestrian accidents would seem to support that fact, but cyclists spend more time on the actual road, near distracted and impaired drivers. 

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that approximately 49,000 cyclists were involved in car accidents in 2012, which represents an increase of 4,000 from one year earlier. However, experts believe these statistics don’t accurately gauge the problem. 

Comparisons with hospital records demonstrate the numbers could be 10 times higher than the NHTSA reports. That would put the true figure closer to 500,000. Most people who have worked in hospital emergency rooms would have an easy time believing those new estimates. 

Cyclist Recovering in Hospital After Hit-and-Run Accident

According to The Coloradoan, a bicyclist named Jeffrey Wicks was riding through an intersection when an Iowa driver suddenly turned in front of him. Wicks struck the car and fell to the ground.

Witnesses say the driver, Peggy Brown, stopped for a moment before quickly driving away. Fortunately, a good Samaritan tailed Brown and called the police to alert them of her location. 

Police found Brown and charged her with careless driving and leaving the scene of an accident, which is a felony. An initial investigation determined that carelessness, rather than impairment or speeding, caused the bike accident. 

Wicks stayed at the hospital overnight, and a nurse told reporters he is recovering well. 

If you find yourself in Wicks’ situation, you could likely benefit from some legal advice about seeking the compensation you deserve. At Eells & Tronvold Law Offices, PLC in Cedar Rapids, we believe everyone should have access to legal advice if they’re considering a lawsuit, which is why we offer free case evaluations.

To schedule your consultation with an accident attorney from our firm, call us today at 319-393-1020. 

Impaired Driver to Blame for Serious Bike Accident

WHOTV News reports that 18-year-old Austin Clark is accused of driving under the influence after he struck a bicyclist with his truck. When police arrived, they noticed Clark was speaking abnormally, so they searched his truck and found marijuana and paraphernalia. 

Emergency responders took the bicyclist, Christopher Koranada, to a nearby hospital, where he is listed in stable condition. The accident left Koranada with a severe head injury and a broken pelvis. 

Police arrested Clark for possessing marijuana and operating a vehicle while intoxicated. They took the opportunity to remind Iowa motorists that drugged driving is just as dangerous as drunk driving. 

If you’re looking for an accident lawyer after you’ve suffered an injury from a bike accident, call us. Our attorneys have 75 years of experience helping victims of negligent driving in Cedar Rapids, and we are proud to protect our clients’ rights. 

Whether you’ve been injured in a car or in a pedestrian or cycling accident, we can offer advice and represent your interests in court. To speak with an accident attorney in Cedar Rapids, call us today at 319-393-1020. 

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