Current Killers: Distracted Drivers, Prescription Drug Addiction, Alcoholism – New Movie “A Good Person” has it all.
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The 2023 Morgan Freeman and Florence Pugh motion picture “A Good Person” is worth watching.
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Directed and written by Zach Braff, known for his role in the hit series “Scrubs”, Braff puts together a compelling story while exploring these leading causes of death and disability in America. It involves a young woman, whose life falls apart after being behind the wheel in a fatal crash. In her role, Florence Pugh becomes addicted to prescription pills and seeks solace in alcohol and street drugs.
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Sometimes you will see a single car accident in the road. When there is no other motorist involved, it may be the result of a “distracted driver” or an impaired operator. Car crashes are brutal. As pictured above, a crash can leave vehicles in shambles. It’s important to take precautionary measures to prevent a tragic unforeseen circumstance.
The danger of distracted driving is the lack of focus by the driver. “Failure to pay full time and attention” to one’s driving is a moving violation under the law in the states where Doug Landau is admitted to practice. Various diversions include phone usage, setting car audio controls, eating, putting on nail polish, and engaging with passengers.
Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs can also result in an expensive traffic ticket, an arrest, and jail time. If you want to assure a safe trip after drinking, make arrangements for a “designated driver,” use public transportation, or use ridesharing services. Refusing to submit to a breathalyzer or blood test after a crash can also lead to loss of licensure, large fines, and other penalties.
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In many instances of a severely damaged vehicle, police officers halt traffic and use cones as barricades to prevent other drivers from causing more inadvertent damage to the wrecked car. However, sometimes distracted drivers and impaired motorists in the vicinity do not see the police, first responders or barriers, and end up crashing themselves!
The movie “A Good Person” shows how the driver takes her eyes off the road and loses precious time to avoid a crash with an unsafe truck operator while going from photos on her phone to her map app. While she did not intend to drive recklessly, the results were tragic and irreversible. After being treated for her own traumatic brain injury (which required drilling a hole in her skull to relieve the pressure via a burr hole), the Florence Pugh character gets addicted to OxyContin. Combined with other painkilling drugs, she slips into depression and seeks out alcohol, eventually moving to street drugs in her descent.
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Prescription drug overdose can be avoided through proper medicine administration, adherence to dosage instructions, weaning, and knowledge of possible drug interactions. Never consume alcohol or other drugs while taking a prescription narcotic or aspirin, and only take it as directed by a healthcare provider.
Drivers must be aware of the risks associated with distracted driving and take precautions to refrain from doing so while operating a vehicle. Focusing on the task at hand, keeping one’s hands on the wheel, and keeping one’s eyes on the road can assist avoid collisions and encourage safer driving for everyone on the road. Distracted driving is a significant concern when it comes to road safety.
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To improve safety on the road, set your map/traffic app with all your stops before you leave, and not while moving. States such as New Jersey and New York are “hands-free” zones, using a cell phone can result in a BIG ticket. If you plan on calling someone, preload the numbers onto your device. Most cell phones also have a feature to preset audiobooks, radio stations, etc. It is also important to make stops when tired, drowsiness can severely impair reaction time.
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If you, or a loved one, were injured by a drunk or distracted driver, or a driver impaired by prescription painkillers/street drugs, and there are questions, please contact us at 703–796–9055, or email frontdesk@landaulawshop.com.
