Intoxicated driving often results in speeding, decreased reaction times, inability to perceive surroundings accurately, and blackouts. Accordingly, drunk drivers might cause the following types of Florida car accidents: Head-on collisions: These potentially fatal crashes primarily occur when drunk drivers drive on the wrong side of the street. T-bone/intersection accidents: Even a single alcoholic beverage may significantly affect a driver’s perception of traffic signals, causing impaired drivers to run red lights and stop signs. Sideswipe accidents: Swerving and the inability to focus often result in merging and sideswipe crashes that may cause vehicles to spin out. Rear-end impacts: Reduced reaction times due to alcohol often result in rear-end crashes that can cause serious spinal injuries. Chain-reaction crashes: A driver’s reckless speeding or dangerous lane changes on roadways can result in serious multi-vehicle collisions. Overturned vehicle and off-road accidents: Other drivers frequently recognize and attempt to avoid inebriated drivers by quickly changing lanes or running off the road, resulting in overturned vehicles. Unfortunately, many of these serious drunk-driving accidents cause fatal injuries. If a loved one died due to the actions of a drunk driver, you should contact a wrongful death lawyer. These claims must be filed within two years of the date of death. However, injured claimants normally have four years to file personal injury litigation.