A drunk driving crash can leave victims with serious injuries and difficult questions about how the collision happened. While the impaired driver may bear responsibility, they might not be the only party legally responsible for the crash. In some cases, an...
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Drunk Driving Accidents
What to do after getting hit by a drunk driver in New Jersey
Suffering an injury after an accident with a drunk driver can be a life-altering experience. Your next steps can protect your health, legal rights and ability to recover losses. In New Jersey, the laws surrounding DUI accidents can mean that your following actions may...
Does a DWI lead to more serious charges if an accident occurs?
A crash can leave you shaken and trying to make sense of what just happened. When it involves a driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI) arrest, the situation can quickly become more serious. In many situations, a DWI that involves a crash...
What are the hidden costs of surviving a drunk driving crash?
The moments after a drunk driving crash are often chaotic and overwhelming. For survivors, the impact rarely ends when the wreckage is cleared from the road. What follows will usually be a long and exhausting process of recovery, adjustment and unexpected loss. Many...
Why do many drunk drivers fail to notice their impairment?
Drunk driving is illegal under state statutes, which federal policies help to reinforce. Between driver's education requirements and public awareness campaigns, awareness of that fact is all but universal. Most people know that they can't drive after drinking, but not...
Why do drunk drivers walk away from crashes that injure others?
Drunk drivers are a hazard to everyone on the road. They might fall asleep at the wheel, swerve across the center line or make highly unsafe choices in traffic. They have longer reaction times and difficulty staying focused. Drunk driving collisions often feel highly...
Get home safely during the holidays
The holidays are a time for shopping, gatherings with family and friends, special school programs and office parties. But there is a dark side to the holidays - the number of drunk driving fatalities. In December 2022, 1,062 people died due to drunk drivers. So, here...
Can you hold a bar liable for a drunk driving crash?
A drunk driving accident is an entirely preventable occurrence. While it’s only reasonable to hold a drunk driver accountable for their actions, their insurance isn’t always even close to enough to pay for the devastation they cause. In some situations, victims of...
Here is why drunk driving is so dangerous
Drunk driving poses a grave threat to road safety, endangering the lives of the impaired driver and innocent individuals sharing the road. Each year, countless lives are forever altered or tragically lost due to this reckless behavior. Please continue reading to...
Can you recognize a drunk driver on the road?
Drunk driving endangers road users. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 11,654 people died in drunk-driving-related accidents in 2020. This is a high number, which is worrying because the deaths could have been avoided. Sharing the road...

