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- Addiction can increase DUI risks
Sep 19, 2022
The vast majority of people in the United States have consumed alcohol. In 2019, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) reported that more than 85% of individuals who were legal adults had consumed alcohol at some point. In the last year, 69.5% of people had consumed alcohol. Most people do not entirely abstain and will have a drink from time to time. But occasional drinking is much different than consistent use or...Read More - Common hidden injuries after an auto accident
Sep 6, 2022
When a car accident occurs, your body enters a fight or flight mode, releasing adrenaline and other hormones to help you deal with the stress. Even though the hormones themselves aren’t dangerous, they can mask potential injuries you have experienced. Even minor auto accidents can cause serious injuries. It’s essential to get checked by a medical professional after an auto accident, even if you feel fine. There’s a good chance your body is hiding injuries...Read More - Brake checking could put your life at risk
Aug 26, 2022
When you’re on the roads, you know that you have to be cautious about the way you drive. You need to follow the rules and pay attention to the road. If you get too close to another driver, you may not be able to stop if they have to stop quickly. Most people won’t stop suddenly without a reason, but there are some people who will get frustrated by others following them too closely and...Read More - Why did that driver think you were invisible?
Aug 15, 2022
You get hit as you’re going through a crosswalk. You’re injured and quite shocked. You had the right away and you still got hit by a vehicle, and you don’t understand why it happened. The other driver claims that you showed up out of nowhere – as if you were invisible right before the accident. You know that you were just walking through the crosswalk, so you certainly should’ve been visible. Why does that driver...Read More - When can you expunge a criminal record in New Jersey?
Aug 5, 2022
A criminal record can affect your quality of life long after you have done time and put all that behind you. You could miss job or education opportunities due to a past brush with the law that appears on your record. Fortunately, the law provides some recourse. It is sometimes possible to expunge a criminal record and get a new lease on life. What is expungement? Expungement is the legal process of sealing all records...Read More - Why is drunk driving so dangerous?
Jul 24, 2022
Dozens of people are killed in drunk driving crashes every day in the U.S. For this reason, cracking down on drunk driving is one of the top priorities of law enforcement. The laws regarding drunk driving are not arbitrary. Being intoxicated has been scientifically shown to decrease an individual’s ability to drive safely. Outlined below are some of the more precise effects being intoxicated has on a person’s ability to navigate the roadways. Visual impairments...Read More - Understanding New Jersey’s “open container” law
Jul 7, 2022
When New Jersey residents head out to the beach, for an outdoor concert or a picnic over the summer, it’s common to bring along some beer, wine or other alcohol. However, it’s important to keep it outside the reach of anyone in the vehicle and sealed. It can be too tempting if you’re stuck in traffic or even if you get thirsty during your trip to break open a bottle or can and start imbibing...Read More - 3 financial consequences of a New Jersey drunk driving offense
Jun 23, 2022
Many people facing drunk driving charges in New Jersey feel embarrassed and want to minimize the exposure they have for the charges against them. Driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges could hurt their careers and their social lives. Staying out of court is often a top priority, especially for professionals who worry about their reputations. People think that if they try to fight their charges, their story will be more likely to make the news and...Read More - Know the responsibilities of having an IID before getting it
Jun 23, 2022
Ignition interlock devices (IIDs) are important tools for helping people get back behind the wheel legally after a DWI. While having an IID in your vehicle may be embarrassing and inconvenient, it’s better than having to rely on other people for rides or risking further legal problems by driving without a valid license. Here in New Jersey, a person may be required to have an IID for up to a year to get their driver’s...Read More - Common causes of semitruck accidents
Jun 11, 2022
New Jersey residents know that driving in The Garden State can be nerve-wracking. Some would say that the roadways in New Jersey are accidents waiting to happen with all of their twists and turns, narrow lanes and extremely steep hills. Unfortunately, sharing these roads with all the semitrucks out there can make every trip dangerous. There are many factors that lead to truck accidents Truckers often find themselves trying to negotiate these dangerous roads while...Read More