{"id":4453,"date":"2023-11-30T19:19:51","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T00:19:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dodgejones.com\/blog\/?p=4453"},"modified":"2023-11-30T21:57:11","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T02:57:11","slug":"drunk-driving-holidays-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dodgejones.com\/blog\/drunk-driving-holidays-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"DRUNK DRIVING &#038; HOLIDAYS:  What you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As the holiday season approaches, bringing with it a whirlwind of festivities and cheer, it&#8217;s important to navigate this joyful time <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-4454\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dodgejones.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/dreamstime_s_130301111-300x176.jpg\" alt=\"ACCIDENT LAWYERS IN GREENVILLE NC\" width=\"300\" height=\"176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dodgejones.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/dreamstime_s_130301111-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dodgejones.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/dreamstime_s_130301111-768x449.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dodgejones.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/dreamstime_s_130301111-205x120.jpg 205w, https:\/\/www.dodgejones.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/dreamstime_s_130301111.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> with an eye towards safety and responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>As personal injury lawyers, we&#8217;ve seen the unfortunate (and sometimes tragic) aftermath that can arise during this season due to drinking and driving.<\/p>\n<p>Seasonable beverages, rich in both flavor and alcohol content, can sneak up on even the most cautious individuals, making the role of a designated driver more crucial than ever.<\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dodgejones.com\/blog\/drunk-driving-holidays-what-you-need-to-know\/\"  title=\"Continue Reading DRUNK DRIVING &#038; HOLIDAYS:  What you need to know\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the holiday season approaches, bringing with it a whirlwind of festivities and cheer, it&#8217;s important to navigate this joyful time with an eye towards safety and responsibility. 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