I just returned from Dallas and I thought I would comment on some news I had read concerning the dangers of drunk driving in general and DWI plus DUI in particular. In an article published today, The Associated Press, Wichita, ran the headline: “Study finds alcohol-related accidents high in Kansas.” The piece published today, December 17, 2009, says a federal study asserts that, “Kansas had the second-highest increase in alcohol-related traffic accidents in the nation last year reveals that the state’s drunken driving system needs overhauling, advocates say.” Missouri happens to have a lot too, and it is not that far of course. Obviously, this is not the best news in the world but I guess it is great if you happen to be a DUI, car accident, or perhaps a DWI attorney. The new report issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration discovered that the number of alcohol-related traffic deaths in Kansas increased by 36.1 percent from 2007 to 2008. It may get to the point where you even see the attorney general get involved in this. State accident statistics show that alcohol-related deaths rose even though the number of overall highway deaths in Kansas fell to a record low. As a quick aside here if you happen to be in the city of Dallas and you require an experienced Dallas DWI attorney then check your local phone book under automobile, criminal defense or car accident lawyer ot attorney for DWI in Dallas and that should help.. Alright now back to the main story at hand: The numbers didn’t surprise those familiar with the system, the Associated Press reported
Mary Ann Khoury, head of the DUI Victim Center of Kansas was quoted as saying, “I think it’s just a result of the fact that our (DWI) system is broken…….”
Perhaps at some point the District Attorney will need to get involved here to stem the DWI tide if all esle fails.

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