Drunk and Drag Racing Drivers Cause Multiple Injuries in Serious I-95 Wreck
Two heavily intoxicated drivers attempting their best “Fast and Furious” impersonation wound up seriously injuring multiple motorists in a wreck that occurred on Interstate 95. The crash left eight people injured, including one motorist whose injuries were listed as critical, according to the New York Post. One of the eight victims was a 68-year-old motorist whose vehicle […]
Who Pays for a DUI Accident in NYC?
When you’ve been injured by a drunk driver, responsibility for the accident seems obvious: getting behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol is both illegal and negligent, and the driver should pay for any harm he or she causes. In fact, proving liability in a DUI accident is usually clear-cut. Unfortunately, winning a […]
Who is Liable to NYC DUI Accident Victims?
third parties such as drivers of other cars, passengers of other cars, cyclists, and pedestrians are injured in these accidents. In 2014, 11 non-drinking drivers, 47 passengers, 71 pedestrians, and 11 bicyclists were killed in motor vehicle accidents involving alcohol. Those who have been seriously injured by a drunk driver or have lost a loved […]
Was a drunk driver the reason for your injuries?
Bars, taverns, and other establishments that serve alcoholic beverages have a responsibility to the general public to do their part in preventing their patrons from injuring others. When one of these businesses serves alcohol to a patron the business could be held responsible for any injuries that patron causes. This is especially true in cases […]
Drunk Driving Accidents
According to a 2011 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an average drunk driver has driven drunk 80 times before his or her first arrest. Every single time a drunk driver gets behind the wheel, he or she is increasing the odds of motor vehicle accidents and putting lives at risk. If you or […]