Accidents involving drunk drivers in Monmouth County can be especially frustrating for victims and their families since they are usually preventable accidents. Despite laws that make driving drunk illegal and stiff penalties for doing so, some people make the poor...
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Drunk Driving Accidents
Super Bowl drinking leads to more drunk drivers on the road
Every year, the football season culminates in one of the most-watched events on television – the Super Bowl. For many people in New Jersey, that means breaking out the chips, sandwiches and the beer. Unfortunately, some people choose to then get behind wheel after...
Despite government efforts, drunk driving is still too common
Drivers in New Jersey who get behind the wheel after they have been drinking put themselves and everyone else on the road at risk. While the number of fatal accidents attributed to drunk drivers has shrunk over the last several decades, statistics have shown that...
How do New Jersey’s DUI laws compare to other states?
People who are convicted of driving under the influence in New Jersey will face less harsh penalties than in most other states. Drunk driving is a costly and dangerous problem that affects people all across the United States. However, the penalties for being convicted...
What impact have ride-sharing companies had on drunk driving?
Contrary to what you may think, the popularity of ride-sharing companies like Uber in New Jersey have not led to a decrease in incidences of drunk driving. A recent study found that in areas where Uber operates, there was not a difference in the number of fatal...
Changes may be in store for New Jersey’s DWI laws
Like many other states in the country, repeat offenders who are guilty of driving while intoxicated in New Jersey are subject to harsh sanctions. However, unlike most states, DWI is not considered a crime in New Jersey and offenders will most likely not be facing any...
Prom season increases risks for teen drivers
For many decades, going to the prom has been a rite of passage for teenagers in New Jersey. Having a date, dressing up and going to a fancy event is an exciting occasion that most high schoolers look forward to. However, there are also some dangers that teens face...
How does alcohol consumption affect New Jersey drivers?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 30 people are killed in alcohol-related collisions across the U.S. every day. Despite the staggering statistics and growing knowledge of the dangers, motorists in New Jersey, and elsewhere, continue...
Repeat drunk drivers pose a major danger to others
Despite continued efforts by law enforcement to catch drunk drivers and by authorities to educate the public on the dangers of driving while intoxicated, drunk driving is still a considerable problem across the country. Every day, thousands of people are injured or...
Walking while intoxicated may put drivers in danger
Most people might assume that when someone is hurt or killed in an accident involving alcohol, the driver was the one who was intoxicated. This is not always the case. There are thousands of accidents that occur across the country which involve intoxicated...

