# Fatal DUIs: What Cities Have the Highest Rates in Florida? | Brooks Law Group

On this week’s edition of Friday’s Inside Look by Brooks, our host Steve Brooks, managing partner of the Brooks Law Group, shares a shocking report on the rate of fatal DUIs in our state.

According to a recent study, Lakeland ranks #2 in the state for large cities with the highest rate of fatal DUIs. There are 6.5 deaths caused by DUIs per 100,000 residents in Lakeland.

## Fatal DUIs: What Cities Have the Highest Rates in Florida?

Shockingly, Lakeland’s rate increased by 171% in just a few short years.

If you or a loved one has been injured by an alcohol-impaired driver, you need legal guidance from attorneys with experience in [DUI accident cases](https://brookslawgroup.com/florida/car-accident-lawyer/dui/). You need to Look to Brooks!

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