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(314) 500-HURTDo Opening Day the Safe Way! Heading to Busch Stadium for Opening Day? Watching another championship chase
kick off on freshly cut grass and a finely raked infield is a St. Louis tradition that dates back to 1882. The roar
of the crowd after hearing a home run crack can be thrilling, but when emotions and fatigue mix with beer or other
alcohol, it can create an unsafe environment. Remember these two things for a successful and safe day: enjoy
yourself, but also plan your transportation beforehand. Smart choices ahead of time let you have more fun during the
event. Read on to see our tips for staying safe on opening day in St. Louis, or speak to an attorney at (314) 500-HURT
if you’ve been injured and need a free consultation.
Whether or not you’re going to the game, don’t forget to join the conversation on social media by using the hashtag
#OpeningDaySTL. This exciting event marks the return of the reigning National League Central Division Champs to
their home field.
Root, root, root for the Cardinals. But, it’d be much more than just a shame if you and your loved ones
don’t get home in one piece. Before you feast on hotdogs and Budweisers, make sure you have a plan for getting home
safely. Besides driving yourself, here are some transportation alternatives to consider:
Opening Day might as well be an official holiday in St. Louis. While the whole city likes to have fun, it’s important
for everyone to do so responsibly. Remember that your designated driver should not be the “most sober” person in
your group, but rather someone who has abstained from alcohol entirely. So, make arrangements ahead of time – assign
a sober driver, take a taxi, ride the MetroLink, or book a nearby hotel for the night. Maybe consider coming down
early for a happy hour at Ballpark Village or some other local bars instead. Any way you do it, be sure to celebrate
responsibly!
Whether it’s your kid’s first game or you have season tickets, planning a day out for baseball in St. Louis is
exciting. But, while planning for your pre-pitch beer or where to meet up with your crew, if you plan on drinking
you also need to think about how you’re going to get home. Here’s how to incorporate a safe trip home into your day:
Drinking and driving is never a good idea, but it’s especially dangerous on Opening Day when there are large crowds
and increased traffic on the roads. Do your due diligence beforehand to keep you, your family and your friends safe.
Nearly a third of all traffic fatalities in the United States are caused by drunk driving. In
every state, it is illegal to drive drunk, yet, on average according to the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration, one person is killed in a drunk driving accident every 45 minutes. Locally, the numbers are just as
staggering – in Missouri, 26.7 percent of the driving deaths in 2019 were alcohol related while in Greater St. Louis it is 28.4 percent. This
needs to stop.
We have seen firsthand the countless St. Louis, Missouri and Illinois residents who sustained severe injuries due to
drunk driving accidents, even some who have
unfortunately lost their lives. Drunk drivers face charges for their decision to drive under the influence and may
end up paying fines, losing their license, going to jail and having to attend an alcohol treatment program.
Individuals who make the decision to drink and drive must be held responsible for their negligent actions and for
the damages they have caused. Many are repeat offenders. The St.
Louis car accident lawyers at Burger Law sue drunk
drivers to make sure you and your family collect a recovery, but also so that drunk drivers face the maximum
punishment and think twice about doing that again.
Have fun tomorrow! But stay safe and plan ahead. If someone else behaves carelessly and you sustain injuries in an
accident caused by a drunk driver, find out how much your claim may be worth by using our free personal injury calculator. Call Burger Law as soon as
possible at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online contact form to schedule a
no-obligation case review.
Founder | Injury Attorney
Gary Burger has dedicated his career to standing up against bullies. The founder and principal attorney of Burger Law | St. Louis Personal Injury Lawyer has helped hundreds of Missouri and Illinois individuals and families recover th …
Years of experience: 30 years
Location: St. Louis, MO
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