Drunk drivers pose a serious risk of bodily injury, not only to themselves but also to other drivers and the passengers in the vehicles they are driving. The convenience and comfort that is involved with driving a car also carries with it the obligation and duty to drive in a safe, responsible manner. When someone decides to drive a car with an illegal amount of alcohol in their bloodstream, they ignore that obligation and should be held accountable for any injuries they cause.

Driving is a privilege. Many drivers, however, treat driving as a right; they think they are entitled to drive in whatever way they see fit. When someone chooses to drive in a reckless manner, however, they are responsible for the injuries and other damages they may cause because of their actions. A Florida woman faces this situation after she chose to not only drive while intoxicated, but also to stream herself while doing so.

Twenty-three year old Whitney Beall was recently arrested after police received multiple calls about a woman driving while drunk and posting it online. Beall was recording herself on the app Periscope, which allows people to record video and broadcast it live, anywhere in the world. She was driving erratically and shouting: “we don’t give a (expletive) where the (expletive) we are and I’m drunk. I’m sorry guys.” Police were able to spot Beall’s vehicle after figuring out where she was based on the video. According to wftv.com, investigators said Beall hit a curb as an officer initiated a traffic stop, and she did not hit the brakes after striking the curb. Not surprisingly, Beall failed standardized field sobriety tests and refused a breathalyzer test.

While there were no serious injuries or damages in this instance, Beall’s actions could have easily had fatal consequences. It is important to remember that every time you get behind the wheel of a car, you owe a duty of care to all others on the road. Have you been injured because of a drunk or reckless driver? If so, the last thing you need when you have sustained personal injuries in an auto accident is to deal with the myriad of issues involved in pursuing a Massachusetts car accident claim. Our trained, veteran Boston, MA motor vehicle accident lawyers will deal with all the paperwork, documentation and evidence that you need in order to build the strongest case possible.