I consider myself a native of beautiful Roanoke, Va and I know it is a privilege to serve the Roanoke Valley as a personal injury lawyer. I’ve found it to be the perfect place to raise a family and enjoy the outdoors. Recently, many craft brewers have decided that Roanoke, Va is a great locality to set up shop. I think this is wonderful news for Roanokers and tourists alike.
Being in the outdoors and adventuring seem to go hand in hand with relaxing and enjoying a tasty craft beer.
October is the best time to enjoy the Roanoke Valley’s up-and-coming Blue Ridge Beerway. You can find more information about individual breweries by clicking here.
Most breweries offer outdoor seating and activities to enjoy while you sip your brew.
If you prefer wine, click here for more information about Roanoke area wineries.
If you just love good food after a day of hiking, mountain biking, or kayaking, hit the downtown scene for food and drink at some unforgettable restaurants.
And as you enjoy all the fun and beauty the Roanoke Valley has to offer, please remember to appoint a designated driver if you are drinking alcoholic beverages.
And if you are driving and suspect someone else of DUI contact the authorities by dialing 911. Be sure to give the operator your location and a description of the suspect vehicle. This simple good deed costs you nothing and may save the life of someone else.
Signs of DUI/DWI include:
- A driver that cannot stay in the lane.
- Sudden stops for no reason.
- Driving under the speed limit.
- Failure to maintain a consistent speed.
- Driving without using proper equipment such as headlights or windshield wipers.
- Driving the wrong way on a highway or one-way street.
- Slow responses to traffic signals.
- Stopping in the middle of the intersection.
- Driving off the road and overcorrecting.
According to the DMV, there were 7,482 alcohol related crashes in Virginia in 2016. Two-hundred sixty-two people were killed in these accidents. About 4,855 people were injured in DUI accidents and 19,925 people were convicted of DUI in Virginia in 2016. I believe we can do better. We can do more to prevent others from being injured or killed in these senseless tragedies. Enjoy yourself in our great outdoors but also be vigilant. Do not drink and drive, do not let others drink and drive, and report anyone you suspect of DUI.
If you or anyone you love has been injured or killed in a DUI related crash, call The Thomson Law Firm in Roanoke, Virginia. An intake specialist is ready to talk to you about your potential case. Call today for a FREE consultation. (540) 777-4900.
