Auto accidents are destructive, but they can be downright devastating when it’s with a drunk driver. Chances are, you’ve heard about someone getting hit by a drunk driver. However, when it happens to you, your world could be turned upside down in seconds. Here’s what you should know if you’re the victim of a drunk…
On Saturday, December 17th, attorney Griff Shuler of Daggett Shuler Law appeared on Triad Today to provide tips for having a happy and – more importantly – safe holiday season. Watch the segment: With the holiday season comes a lot of social obligations and events, including parties. While alcohol is present at many of these…
It seems like this holiday season things will be getting back to some semblance of normal for the Triad. I hope I am not speaking too soon, but I am getting pretty excited. The traditions all seem to be coming back, along with the extra time spent with family. We all look forward to special gatherings with…
Did you know that April is Alcohol Awareness Month? It’s a great time to reflect on the choices we make as adults, and the influence that those choices have on those that depend on us. Unfortunately, underage drinking remains a problem. Teens are especially vulnerable during prom season, when peer pressure and other influences can…
Accidents can be stressful enough, but when you have been involved in a car accident with another driver who was under the influence of drugs or alcohol, it can make matters even worse. Your vehicle, your body, and your emotional wellbeing can all be greatly affected by such an accident. Unfortunately, drunk driving is nothing…
A 30-year-old Greensboro man has been charged with murder after fatally hitting a 38-year-old Greensboro woman. The victim was waiting at a bus stop on Lees Chapel Road when the driver hit a utility pole, the victim, and then a tree before stopping. More information about the investigation can be found here. While the victim…
A local man has been arrested and charged with a number of felonies after hitting and killing a pedestrian during a hit-and-run accident in Greensboro. An article on the investigation is available here. Greensboro Police report a 52-year-old Greensboro man has been arrested after his 2005 Lincoln Navigator struck and killed a pedestrian on Franklin…
In North Carolina, a proposed change to current regulations could potentially allow bar patrons to order as many as four drinks at once. It would also allow state-run liquor stores to open on Sunday afternoons. A detailed article on the potential legislation is available here. About the Bill House Bill 536, sponsored by Representative Chuck…
A number of states across the country now require ignition interlocks for those convicted of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) offenses. These breathalyzer devices prohibit a vehicle from starting if the driver’s Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) reads above a set level. An article detailing the technology is available here. Earlier this year, California mandated ignition…
After passing a new law in December 2018, Utah now has the strictest restrictions on Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in the United States. A detailed article on the new laws now in effect appears here. The New Standard On December 30th, the new law lowered the legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) for legal driving…
I would like to take time to thank the staff at Daggett Shuler Attorneys at Law. To Megan Youngblood for helping me get my disability started; thank you so much for everything!
Olivia Winston
