CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS – OTHER DRIVER HIGH OR STONED

As cannabis legalization spreads across North America, researchers and policymakers are scrambling to solve the issue of road safety. That was the point of a recent online Yahoo article. The article notes that drunk driving remains a higher risk for accidents. However, recent data suggests cannabis-related road incidents are on the rise. You can read the whole article by clicking here.

In the past, studies have linked smoking marijuana to slower driving and delayed reaction time on the road. Also, coordination issues and impaired decision making while driving. The latest evidence, published on JAMA Network in January, looked at drivers over 65 — one of the fastest-growing age groups of cannabis users. The study found more reason for concern. Participants showed significant impairment 30 minutes after smoking or vaping. And after three hours, when blood THC levels were low, they still felt too stoned to drive safely.

How do edibles effect driving? That’s not well understood. “It’s not clear when edibles are going to kick in or how long they’re going to last. Therefore, edibles are more of a risky proposition than consuming cannabis in other ways.” While the risk of impairment after smoking weed subsides around four hours, edibles take twice that amount of time — or longer. “There’s a more complex absorption and reabsorption loop that happens when people take THC edibles, then when they smoke it,†they explain.

Unlike alcohol, which is water soluble and evenly distributed through your blood, THC is fat soluble, which means it’s harder to test for in blood or breath.

INJURED BY A DRIVER HIGH ON MARIJUANA OR DRUGS

Our car accident lawyers have handled many cases where the other driver was high. Sometimes, our client or the police smell the marijuana. The smell may be on the person, or in their vehicle. We have also had many cases where the other driver is acting strangely, making people suspect he is high or stoned.

If you have been injured in a car accident, call us for a free consultation. Our top car accident lawyers will answer your questions and protect your rights. They are several insurance issues to deal with. It starts with getting your car fixed. However, the most important issues are you medical bills and future compensation. Our lawyers have more than 25 years’ experience with car accident cases in Minnsesota. In fact, we have successfully handled hundreds of these cases. The initial consultation if free. Further, we never charge anything unless you receive compensation for your injuries.