#16140 Drunk Driving: The Party's Over

Written by a college law professor, "Drunk Driving: The Party's Over" puts your students in the jury box. At a teen beer party, Kevin urges Amy to go on a "beer run." Mike goes with her. There is an accident and Mike is paralyzed for life. He sue both Amy and Kevin. The defense strategy: Mike should get nothing as he assumed the risk. The video moves quickly, interrupting the testimony with party scenes and the Jaws of Life rescue. A doctor testifies as to the extent of the spinal cord injuries. Mike describes how people treat him because he is in a wheelchair and Amy tells of her life in jail, reminding the audience of the criminal penalties. She ends with how the accident has cost her parents their life savings.

After the video, your students must decide the case. Their verdict is not important - their discussion is. The next time they are offered a beer, they will know the absolute seriousness of what they do next.

Grade Level 9 to Adult
VHS and DVD, Running Time 25 minutes

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