Alcohol consumption is largely a social experience. People drink with friends or family members or while attending parties or visiting clubs. Some people overindulge, and they may later go on to make dangerous decisions, such as trying to drive home when their blood...
Drunk Driving Accidents
Does just one drink affect driving ability?
When you generally think of drunk driving car accidents, you imagine someone who is well over the legal limit. They've had five or six drinks, and they are recklessly taking to the road because they don't want to pay for a ride home. After the crash, they’re slurring...
When is a business partially responsible for a drunk driving crash?
The fault for a New Jersey drunk driving crash is usually self-explanatory. Drivers know that getting behind the wheel while over the legal limit is a crime, but some people do it anyway because they assume they won't get caught. When they end up causing a crash,...
Is drowsy driving equivalent to drunk driving?
Drowsy driving is extremely prevalent because many people don't assume it's as dangerous as driving while intoxicated in New Jersey. Unfortunately, driving when you're fatigued slows your reaction time and can increase the risk of getting into car accidents. Studies...
What should I do if I encounter a drunk driver?
Being a safe, responsible driver entails following all traffic laws, behaving courteously towards others, and limiting distractions, such as mobile devices, within your vehicle. It also involves staying sober behind the wheel, as driving under the influence can cause...
What are blood alcohol and breath tests?
New Jersey residents may have to take a blood alcohol content (BAC) test if pulled over on suspicion of DUI. Today we will look at two of the most common tests in use today. These are blood alcohol tests and breath tests. Breath tests are the most well-known. They are...
Drunk driving fatalities in New Jersey
For the last several decades, New Jersey residents have seen and heard many public awareness campaigns highlighting the dangers of drunk driving and encouraging people to make alternative decisions that are wise and safe. Unfortunately, there remains a core of people...
Are designated drivers a safe option?
If you are like many other people in New Jersey, you may have a few drinks when going out to dinner or spending a night out with friends. In these situations, you may have been told that designating a driver to stay sober is a good option, as that person will be able...
Defining social host liability
When you have been involved in an accident caused by a drunk driver in Allenhurst, your frustration over the negligence involved in the situation is understandable. Not only was the driver negligent in choosing to drive while drunk, but someone else may have also been...
Tragic head-on collision kills family, drunk driving to blame
For many motorists in New Jersey, the desire to stay safe while traveling is something most have in common. As such, many people do their part to make sure they are observing the rules of the road and allowing extra time for situations that could be dangerous if not...