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Cold or Caution? Beware of Your Sniffles

Monday, February 13th, 2012

Every year we go through phases in our life. We might one day feel on top of the world and can feel as if impossible is nothing. Then on other days, we can feel as if our whole lives have complete just shot down in the dumps in a matter of moments. Most of the time a success or failure leads to these, but other times they can easily be contributed by whether we are sick or not. With the seasons changing from hot to cold in a matter of days, individuals can easily become sick overnight giving little time for the expected weather change.

When individuals get sick they want to get well right then and there. Today, we live in a world where everything is done fast paced, and done with speed and efficiency in order to get the tasks done in our lives that need to be completed in a timely manner. No one can handle the normal tasks of life when they are sick, which makes individuals tired, ill, and just feel lazy. However, individuals now are relying on that of over the counter pharmaceuticals and fast-acting commercial drugs to help ease the pain and length of the common cold.

Nyquil and DayQuil are drugs that have now become popular with many individuals and households. However, did you know that you could easily get a DUI by taking these drugs and getting behind the wheel of a motor vehicle? Many cases have been seen that deal with individuals taking these popular drugs and getting behind the wheel of the car and displaying the same driving patterns of that of an individual that has been drinking alcohol.

Although it seems like an individual would not get a DUI for taking medicine for health reasons it can easily happen. A DUI means driving under the influence, not just alcohol, but also all other substances that could impact the driving of an individual. Most medications that target cold symptoms have side effects that makes individuals drowsy and easily able to become not of a clear mind. With so many bugs and viruses going around at the moment make sure that when taking your medication that it will not impact you and your driving abilities so that you will not be sick one day, and behind bars the next.

For a free consultation with one of our experienced Kansas auto accident lawyers, stop in and see us at our conveniently located downtown Wichita law office or contact us directly right now.

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Diabetes Can Affect Your DUI

Friday, February 10th, 2012

In the world we live in today we are constantly changing as individuals. We may physically or emotionally change on a day-to-day basis or over a period of time, but either way we constantly experience change in one form or another. One thing that individuals come to meet at one point in their lives is that of becoming sick and the possibility that it could affect their lives in both positive and negative aspects. When an individual has diabetes many things in their life begins to change whether it is what they are eating or how much exercise they are participating in.

However, does your diabetes contribute to the possibility that you could get a DUI charge? One such incident occurred recently that proved to show the issue that diabetes can easily be mistaken as drunk driving. A man was driving home and began to swerve on the road since his blood sugar levels were becoming low. Officers then mistook the man as a drunk driver and proceeded to pull him over. From there, the man was asked to proceed in a field sobriety test, which he agreed to regardless of the fact he felt faint and awful now. At one point during the examination he began to have a diabetic seizure. The police then assumed the man was either trying to flee the seen and/or attack them and began to hit the man.

The man suffered from minor injuries from the attack, but now has to wear an insulin pump as a result from not being treated in a timely manner during his diabetic seizure. Many cases can be seen that individuals with diabetes are easily mistaken for drunk drivers when actually operating their vehicles on the road. However, their motor and communication skills give absolutely no indication that they have been drinking or using any drugs at all.

The health of an individual is something that is important now and later. When you are falsely accused of drinking and driving it is important to make sure that you make sure any health related issues are addressed to make sure that your innocence stands firm and solid. A DUI is a serious crime that affects an individual’s life in more than one aspect so make sure that you fight for your rights through and through.

For a free consultation with one of our experienced Kansas auto accident lawyers, stop in and see us at our conveniently located downtown Wichita law office or contact us directly right now.

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Cummings & Cummings, L.L.C. 129 East 2nd Street Wichita, KS 67202
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