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Michigan Auto Accident Attorney Says 'We Need to Get Tough on Drunk Drivers'
Livonia, MI
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Michigan Auto and Truck Accident Attorney Terry Cochran
Video Clip: Click to Watch
In spite of very tough laws against drunk drivers and in spite of police and prosecutors who stand ready to throw the book at violators, alcohol-related accidents are so prevalent that four out of ten persons in America will be involved in a traffic accident caused by an alcohol-impaired driver at some point in their lives.
This is so dangerous because a driver with the minimum legal blood alcohol concentration of 0.10 or greater is seven times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than a driver who has not consumed alcohol. And the impaired driver with a BAC of 0.25 is 25 times more likely to be involved in a deadly crash. Simply put, the more you drink the more likely you will kill someone.
"Party-goers fool themselves that they have not consumed enough beer, wine or liquor to be impaired," says Terry Cochran, senior partner with Cochran, Foley & Associates, PC, Livonia. "But a 160-pound person drinking two beers in one hour, while not legally impaired, is 1 ½ times more likely to have an accident than someone who is sober. So once you are at the six pack level of consumption you are a killer on the loose."
Cochran, an auto accident attorney in Michigan who specializes in personal liability law, stresses that he has zero tolerance for drunk drivers and will pursue negligence claims against you to the nth degree. "Believe me, you will pay for your stupidity!," cautions Cochran, whose YouTube video on deadly automobile crashes can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpFU0CZv4pM . Cochran has been lead attorney for auto accident, and truck accident lawsuits resulting in multi-million dollar verdicts for his clients.
Because of the stance Cochran has taken in his legal practice against drunk driving, he has become a loyal supporter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Each year Cochran sponsors the annual LifeSaver Awards Luncheon sponsored by MADD of Southeast Michigan that pays special tribute to police officers who have a demonstrated record of removing drunk drivers from the roadways.
Every year some 14,000 people are killed by drunk drivers with an illegal alcohol level of 0.08 BAC or above. This represents more than 1,000 families every month that must live with the tragic consequences of drunk driving.
Cochran fully offered his support to the MADD of SE Michigan Chapter when it launched its Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving. An important element of that campaign was the unprecedented support for intensive high-visibility law enforcement, such as its "Over the Limit – Under Arrest" campaign. The aim of this effort was to deter future drunk drivers from getting behind the wheel while impaired.
MADD is a grass roots organization with more than 400 entities nationwide. MADD's mission is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking. MADD is a 501(c)(3) charity with about 600 offices and two million members and supporters nationwide. Founded in 1980, MADD has helped save more than 400,000 lives and has trained more than 1,200 victim advocates across the country. For more information, or to find your local affiliate or chapter, visit http://www.madd.org/mi/semichigan
Cochran encourages anyone to become involved in MADD and join this national campaign to eliminate drunk driving in America. "If you aren't ready to join," says Cochran, "I certainly urge you to always insist that drinkers don't drive which might mean you will have to volunteer to be a designated driver. When you drive for your drunken friend you remove one more killer from behind the wheel."
About Terry Cochran:
Terry Cochran, is a senior partner in Cochran, Foley & Associates, P.C., a Michigan law firm specializing in personal liability, medical malpractice, and auto and truck accidents. Cochran does not represent insurance companies or corporations but instead bases his practice upon representing individuals and families. There is no obligation for case evaluation and no fee is charged unless a recovery is made. Visit: http://www.cochranfoley.com or call 800-322-5543.
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Media Contact:
For an interview with Terry Cochran contact Scott Lorenz of Westwind Communications Public Relations at scottlorenz@westwindcos.com by phone at 734-667-2090 or visit: http://www.westwindcos.com
This is so dangerous because a driver with the minimum legal blood alcohol concentration of 0.10 or greater is seven times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than a driver who has not consumed alcohol. And the impaired driver with a BAC of 0.25 is 25 times more likely to be involved in a deadly crash. Simply put, the more you drink the more likely you will kill someone.
"Party-goers fool themselves that they have not consumed enough beer, wine or liquor to be impaired," says Terry Cochran, senior partner with Cochran, Foley & Associates, PC, Livonia. "But a 160-pound person drinking two beers in one hour, while not legally impaired, is 1 ½ times more likely to have an accident than someone who is sober. So once you are at the six pack level of consumption you are a killer on the loose."
Cochran, an auto accident attorney in Michigan who specializes in personal liability law, stresses that he has zero tolerance for drunk drivers and will pursue negligence claims against you to the nth degree. "Believe me, you will pay for your stupidity!," cautions Cochran, whose YouTube video on deadly automobile crashes can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpFU0CZv4pM . Cochran has been lead attorney for auto accident, and truck accident lawsuits resulting in multi-million dollar verdicts for his clients.
Because of the stance Cochran has taken in his legal practice against drunk driving, he has become a loyal supporter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Each year Cochran sponsors the annual LifeSaver Awards Luncheon sponsored by MADD of Southeast Michigan that pays special tribute to police officers who have a demonstrated record of removing drunk drivers from the roadways.
Every year some 14,000 people are killed by drunk drivers with an illegal alcohol level of 0.08 BAC or above. This represents more than 1,000 families every month that must live with the tragic consequences of drunk driving.
Cochran fully offered his support to the MADD of SE Michigan Chapter when it launched its Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving. An important element of that campaign was the unprecedented support for intensive high-visibility law enforcement, such as its "Over the Limit – Under Arrest" campaign. The aim of this effort was to deter future drunk drivers from getting behind the wheel while impaired.
MADD is a grass roots organization with more than 400 entities nationwide. MADD's mission is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking. MADD is a 501(c)(3) charity with about 600 offices and two million members and supporters nationwide. Founded in 1980, MADD has helped save more than 400,000 lives and has trained more than 1,200 victim advocates across the country. For more information, or to find your local affiliate or chapter, visit http://www.madd.org/mi/semichigan
Cochran encourages anyone to become involved in MADD and join this national campaign to eliminate drunk driving in America. "If you aren't ready to join," says Cochran, "I certainly urge you to always insist that drinkers don't drive which might mean you will have to volunteer to be a designated driver. When you drive for your drunken friend you remove one more killer from behind the wheel."
About Terry Cochran:
Terry Cochran, is a senior partner in Cochran, Foley & Associates, P.C., a Michigan law firm specializing in personal liability, medical malpractice, and auto and truck accidents. Cochran does not represent insurance companies or corporations but instead bases his practice upon representing individuals and families. There is no obligation for case evaluation and no fee is charged unless a recovery is made. Visit: http://www.cochranfoley.com or call 800-322-5543.
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Media Contact:
For an interview with Terry Cochran contact Scott Lorenz of Westwind Communications Public Relations at scottlorenz@westwindcos.com by phone at 734-667-2090 or visit: http://www.westwindcos.com
Scott Lorenz
President
Westwind Communications
Plymouth, MI
734-667-2090
