Category Archives: Drunk Driving Accidents
New Jersey Cleared of Liability in College Student’s Death
When a person is intoxicated and they end up getting injured or killed, people often want to blame someone other than the drunk person. While there are dram shop laws in place in certain states, that does not mean that a bar, restaurant, or other place that serves alcohol is at fault for an… Read More »
Man Charged In Fatal Drunk Driving Accident
Alcohol and speed while behind the wheel don’t mix. A driver who is intoxicated can easily cause a fatal crash, killing others. Unfortunately, this was what happened on the evening of September 3. A New Jersey man was under the influence of alcohol and driving at an excessive speed when he collided with another… Read More »
New Jersey Ranks Low For Drunk Driving
All motorists know that drinking and driving is illegal and immoral. You would think that this activity would cease to exist, but it’s still rampant in many parts of the country. Drunk driving accidents still happen on a regular basis. The good news is that, since 1985, alcohol-impaired fatalities have decreased. However, drunk driving… Read More »
New Jersey Faces 7 Years In Prison For Drunk Driving Accident
Drunk driving accidents are preventable crashes, yet they still happen on a regular basis. It can be a frustrating situation to the families of the victims. Why did this have to happen? The good news is that justice is often served in these cases. These drunk drivers are often caught and punished. While this… Read More »
Dram Shop Law in New Jersey
Some people get drunk on their own and cause serious crashes. Others get intoxicated after visiting a bar or drinking alcohol at a party at a friend’s house. When these situations occur, and someone gets injured or killed, a dram shop law applies. New Jersey is one of 30 states that has a dram… Read More »
Drugged Driving on the Rise in New Jersey
Drunk driving is a serious issue pretty much everywhere. Motorists know that drinking and driving is illegal, but many still engage in this behavior. A similar behavior that is also illegal is drugged driving. Drugged driving is on the rise in New Jersey. In 2015 and 2016, of the drivers who were killed in… Read More »
How Hand Sanitizers Can Cause False Positive Breathalyzer Tests
The coronavirus pandemic prompted most Americans to use hand sanitizers on a daily basis. While using a hand sanitizer can minimize the risk of contracting the COVID-19 disease, it can also cause a false positive breathalyzer test. In most states, breathalyzer machines are used by law enforcement to determine the degree to which a… Read More »
How Does New Jersey’s Drunk Driving Law Work in 2020?
Many New Jersey residents are unaware of a new law that requires ignition interlock devices (IID) even for first-time offenders. Under a relatively new DWI law, which became effective Dec. 1, 2019, anyone convicted of drunk driving in New Jersey – even for the first time – is required to install the IID in… Read More »
