Drunk driving accidents seem to be a daily occurrence on New Jersey roadways. Luckily, many of them result in nothing more than a fender bender. Sometimes, however, drunk driving accidents have far more serious consequences, including injuring innocent victims.
Victims of drunk driving accidents may require hospital attention
Drunk driving accidents and their victims
A drunk driving accident can happen any time of day. However, residents of New Jersey are aware that most occur late at night. Sometimes drunk driving accidents injure police officers, many of whom spend a considerable amount of time patrolling the roads late at night to ensure everyone's safety.
Car accidents and the New Jersey bicyclists they often injure
Bicycles are a very popular method of transportation in and throughout New Jersey. Although they are excellent for exercise, recreation and commuting, they, unfortunately, do not provide a great deal of protection when car accidents occur. This is especially true when a bicyclist is struck by a car, as even the best helmet cannot do much to protect the rest of the cyclist's body against the force of such a large and powerful vehicle.
Distracted driving often plays a role in many car accidents
Most New Jersey residents know that intoxication and operating a motor vehicle don't mix. Additionally, most know that driving while texting or talking on the phone are often just as effective at taking a driver's attention off the road, enabling poor decision-making processes and considerably slowing reaction times. However, many car accidents still occur every day in this state, many due to some form of distracted driving.
Drunk driving accidents often result in serious injuries
Car accidents in New Jersey often happen in the blink of an eye but their ramifications can last much longer. Sometimes it is not immediately clear who is really at fault, especially when right-of-way accidents occur. However, determining fault is rarely difficult when drunk driving accidents occur.
