Why Green Beer Is Bad For You
Today people all over Fort Worth, Arlington and Dallas will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a green beer or two, so I thought I’d share some fun facts about the Patron Saint of Ireland:
• St. Patrick wasn’t actually Irish – he was Scottish. As a child, he was kidnapped and taken to Ireland to be sold as a slave.
• You’ve probably heard the myth that St. Patrick drove all the snakes out of Ireland. That’s not actually true – science has shown that post-glacial Ireland never had snakes.
• It’s thought that the serpentine imagery of the legend might actually symbolize Druidism, given that St. Patrick is credited as being a key figure in introducing Christianity to the Emerald Isle.
• More drunk driving accidents occur on St. Patrick’s Day than any other day of the year.
Yes, I was surprised to learn about that last one too! And as a DFW personal injury attorney I felt I had to mention it, given that drink driving accidents frequently result in life-threatening and often fatal injuries. In fact, 45% of all auto accident deaths are the result of alcohol-related collisions.
The sad thing is that every one of these deaths could have been prevented. If you’re going to go out drinking, then great, have a fun time – but please plan ahead. There is no need to drive. Pre-arrange a designated driver or keep a pot of gold handy for a cab home. Likewise, if you are out enjoying a traditional Irish brew with friends, don’t let them drive home, no matter how little alcohol they’ve consumed. A drunk driver is always going to be serious threat on the roads – both to themselves and to others. Far too many lives have been ruined because someone got behind the wheel of their car after hitting the bars, so please don’t let an enjoyable night out turn into yet another tragedy.
Mark Anderson is a board certified PI and wrongful death lawyer. Since 1991, he has helped victims of DUI and DWI wrecks get the compensation they deserve. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a traffic crash caused by a drunk driver then call the Anderson Law Firm for a free consultation on your case. Call 24/7 on 817-294-1900.
