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Tustin car accident attorneys have noticed that higher than average populations do not always mean higher than average car accident fatalities. A city with a population of over 74,000, Tustin in Orange County, California has a higher than average population density, yet Tustin car collisionsresulted in fewer than average fatalities.

In 2006, Tustin had no DUI fatalities and no bicycle or pedestrian accident-related deaths. From 2001 to 2003, Tustin experienced 14 fatal car crashes. Yet, this is a rate of 2.1 fatal car crashes per 10,000 population, which was lower than the national norm, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

In 2006, the California Highway Patrol’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) reported that two people were killed and 392 were injured in Tustin car collisions. Drunk drivers caused 30 car crash injuries. A total of 24 pedestrians and 20 bicyclists were injured in car accidents. Motorcycle accidents killed one and injured 21.

A high percentage–40 percent–of fatal car accidents in the US is caused by drunk drivers. Another major cause of fatal car crashes–30 percent–is excessive speed. Talking on a cell phone while driving accounts for 25 percent of car collisions. Sadly, over 25 percent of all drivers in the United States will be in a car accident in the next five years. Unfortunately, more than half of all car accident fatalities result because drivers and/or passengers failed to “buckle up.”

To further reduce the number of car accidents in its city, the Tustin Police Department conducted a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Friday, March, 20th from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., on First Street. The goal of these checkpoints is to remove impaired drivers from Tustin streets and roadways, and to educate the public on the dangers of drunk driving.

During this particular sobriety checkpoint, many vehicles were checked and drivers who were driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs were arrested. The objective was to make it clear that those who drive a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol and/or drugs will be subject to arrest. The public is continually encouraged to help keep roadways safe by calling 911 if they see a suspected impaired driver.

While it is safer than many California cities, those who insist on getting behind the wheel while intoxicated have senselessly injured Tustin motorists on local roadways. DUI/Drivers License checkpoints seek to reduce these tragedies, as well as ensure that drivers have a valid driver’s license. These checkpoints have proven their effectiveness in many areas of Orange County and across the country.

Since their founding in 1978, Bisnar Chase lawyers have represented over four thousand people in car, motorcycle, truck, pedestrian and other personal injury cases. The law firm has an “AV” rating, the highest level of professional excellence, by Martindale-Hubble. John Bisnar, who is the author of this article, and his partner Brian Chase each have a “10″ Avvo rating, the highest possible. John was named a “Community Hero” by the United Way, while Brian was named a “Trial Lawyer of the Year” in 2004 and one of the 2007 Top 100 Trial Lawyers. More important than all their top ratings and awards are the testimonials their clients bestow on them. Aren’t these the type of guys you want representing you? For more information on Tustin car accident attorneys, visit the Bisnar Chase web site at http://www.bestattorney.com or call 1-800-561-4887.

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