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...
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Drunk Driving Accidents
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...
Why do people get behind the wheel while drunk?
Drunk driving is dangerous, and anyone who learns how to drive is informed of this, yet some people still do it. This contributes to a significant percentage of accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 32 people in the U.S....
If adults let teens drink, they could be liable for a later crash
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...
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...