Luckier Than A Four-Leaf Clover, I’ve Found My Free Cab Ride Home!

Martin, Harding and Mazzotti to offer free cab rides on St. Patrick’s Day

 

St. Patrick’s Day Safe Ride Home, 1800-LAW-1010 Program

Tuesday, March 17, 2009 – Wednesday, March 18, 2009

 
This St. Patrick’s Day, Plattsburgh has no intention to purposely dye Lake Champlain green like our friends in Chicago.  Nonetheless, citizens of all nationalities across Plattsburgh will be celebrating the Irish holiday at restaurants, bars, taverns and family and friends’ parties.

 

Continuing in their campaign to reduce the tragic consequences of drunk driving, Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP, will once again offer free cab rides to those in Plattsburgh celebrating St. Patrick’s Day who may have had a few too many green beers.

 

 “While St. Patrick’s Day is a renowned joyous time throughout our area, we understand the consequences of drinking and driving may not always be on the minds of those celebrating,” said Paul B. Harding, Managing Partner of Martin, Harding & Mazzotti.  “It is our hope that the Free Ride Campaign helps our neighbors secure a safe ride home instead of getting behind the wheel impaired.”

 

The law firm will once again be working in conjunction with Plattsburgh City Taxi.

 

The program starts at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, and runs through 2 a.m. Wednesday, March 18.  Patrons who have had too much to drink can call 1-800-LAW-1010 to be connected to a Martin, Harding & Mazzotti representative.  The representative will ask for the patron’s location and then send a cab. There will be no charge, no obligation and no questions asked.

 

St. Patrick’s Day Alcohol-Related Facts:

·         According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2006, over 1.46 million drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics. This is an arrest rate of one for every 139 licensed drivers in the United States.

·         NHTSA reports that throughout the past five years, 851 people lost their lives in motor vehicle crashes during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday.  Out of that number, 327 were killed in crashes that involved a driver or motorcycle operator with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher.

 

St. Patrick’s Day Safety Tips:

If you plan to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year, remember to:

·         Always have a designated driver if alcoholic beverages are being consumed.

 

·         Provide non-alcoholic beverage choices if you are hosting a party.

 

·         Plan in advance and decide on your transportation alternative before going out.

 

·         Call 1-800-LAW-1010 to request a Free Cab Ride Home -- tell them Martin, Harding & Mazzotti is picking up the tab.

 

The free cab ride program is non-exclusive.   Patrons enjoying themselves at a bar without advertising for the program may also utilize the free service.

 

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact Shorey Public Relations at 518-587-1011 or Martin, Harding & Mazzotti at 1-800-LAW-1010.

 

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About the 1-800-LAW-1010 Safe Rides Program

The cab program, sponsored by Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP, has provided more than 1,500 free cab rides since Christmas 2007. Martin, Harding & Mazzotti continues to take impaired drivers off the road during holidays and celebrations, including New Year’s Eve, Super Bowl Sunday, St. Patrick’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving making our community safer for everyone.

 

About Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP

Founded in 1994, Martin, Harding & Mazzotti is a personal injury law firm with offices in Upstate New York and new offices in Utica and Manchester, VT. The firm has attorneys licensed in New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Michigan, District of Columbia and California. The firm sponsors and supports extensive community outreach programs promoting personal safety and will continue to do so in the future. Martin, Harding & Mazzotti is honored to have been voted “Best Law Firm” in the 2008 Times Union Readers’ Poll. For more information, visit 1800LAW1010.com.