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A DUI could cost you more than you think
Driving when under the influence of alcohol is a dangerous thing to do. Not only are you putting yourself in danger, but you are also putting other people on the road in danger. This is why there is a federal limit on alcohol intoxication, which is set based on blood alcohol concentration (BAC). It’s illegal for a person to drive with a BAC of 0.08% or higher.
If you were pulled over and your BAC was measured to be above 0.08%, you’ll almost certainly face DUI charges. If you believe that a mistake was made, you can take action to defend yourself against the DUI accusation. Defending yourself is important because getting a DUI could cost you more than you think, both financially and in regard to your reputation. The following is an overview of the potential costs of being charged with a DUI.
Motor vehicle accidents: New Jersey crash kills 5
Five people, including a toddler, are dead after a horrific crash in Rutherford, according to local police. New Jersey authorities were dispatched to the scene of the accident that involved a front-end loader. As with many motor vehicle accidents, police are still investigating the cause of this crash. The driver of the front-end loader is cooperating with the ongoing investigation, and no charges have yet been filed.
According to the accident report, an SUV driven by an unknown individual was traveling on Route 3 around 11 p.m. the night of July 26 when the accident occurred. For reasons that have yet to be determined, the vehicle crashed into the rear end of a front-end loader while traveling westbound towards the Orient Approach overpass. The force of the impact killed three girls in the car as well as the driver.
Motor vehicle accidents: 3 dead following New Jersey crash
A single-vehicle crash is still being investigated by state police after three people died in a rollover. New Jersey police confirmed the deaths of three individuals, though they have not been publicly identified, pending the notification of next-of-kin. For the moment, as with many motor vehicle accidents, the cause of this crash remains a mystery.
According to a witness who was driving behind the vehicle, at around 3 p.m., the car was headed eastbound on the Atlantic City Expressway when the crash occurred. For reasons unknown, the car suddenly rolled over before veering off the road into a wooded area. All three individuals in the car were pronounced dead at the scene.
Motor vehicle accidents: Child dies in fatal crash
An accident involving an Amazon Prime tractor-trailer and a second vehicle has left a 1-year-old boy dead, according to local sources. The tragic crash happened on the New Jersey Turnpike late on the night of June 26. Three adults suffered moderate injuries and have been hospitalized. For the moment, no charges have been filed, but as with many motor vehicle accidents, the police investigation is still underway.
According to the police report, it appears the tractor-trailer struck the rear of a passenger vehicle around 11 p.m. in the southbound lanes of the turnpike. The cause of the collision is still unknown, but fire fighters from three different companies were called to the scene to assist. It took a crane to remove the tractor-trailer from on top of the car.
Motor vehicle accidents: 3 dead in New Jersey
Three people are tragically dead following a serious single-vehicle accident in the late evening of June 9th. Two other people involved in the crash are hospitalized, and New Jersey police are trying to determine the cause of the crash. As with many motor vehicle accidents, charges may yet be filed against the driver, who was among the survivors of the fatal crash.
According to the report, it appears the vehicle involved was headed east on Route 22 in Newark around 11 p.m. when the driver, a 19-year-old woman, reportedly lost control of the car. The vehicle crashed and caught fire, with two passengers, a 19-year-old and an 18-year-old, being ejected from the vehicle. They were pronounced dead at the scene.
First steps to take before a premises liability claim
If you were injured on a premises, whether it was the home of a friend, a grocery store or an amusement park, the owner of the premises may be legally to blame for your injury. This means that if you make a personal injury claim against the premises in question, you may be able to gain back financial compensation for the damages caused in terms of medical bills and lost wages. You may also be able to gain additional compensation for the pain and suffering caused.
To be successful in making a premises liability claim, you will need to take the appropriate steps in a given time frame. Doing so will help you to gather the evidence you need and to start the legal process correctly. The following are the first things you should do when preparing to make a personal liability claim.
Criminal defense: Did police request a field sobriety test?
If a New Jersey police officer makes a traffic stop, there is no way to predict how events might unfold. Perhaps, the officer will merely issue a warning to the driver to slow down or to repair a brake light that is not functioning. If the officer asks the driver to step out of the vehicle and take a field sobriety test, more serious issues might be at hand, such as a suspicion that the driver is operating the vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, in which case the driver may be in need of criminal defense assistance in the immediate future.
In such situations, it is especially important that the driver in question is aware of his or her rights. No driver is obligated to comply with a police officer’s request to take a field sobriety test. There are no legal or administrative penalties for refusing to do so.
Motor vehicle accidents: 5 dead in New Jersey
A horrific accident claimed five lives, including that of a toddler, on the evening of May 17, according to local sources. New Jersey authorities have not released the names of the deceased, pending notification of their next-of-kin, and as with many motor vehicle accidents, their investigation is not yet complete. However, they have stated they do not believe any criminal activity led to the crash.
According to the limited information available, it appears that, at around 11 p.m., an SUV was heading westbound on Route 3 when the accident occurred. For reasons currently unknown, the SUV struck a front-end loader, which was moving at the time. The driver of the construction vehicle was uninjured in the crash and has cooperated with authorities on the scene.
Motor vehicle accidents: 3 badly hurt in New Jersey
An apparent wrong-way crash has set three people to the hospital with serious injuries, according to local sources. Police and emergency services in New Jersey responded to the accident, which occurred in the westbound lanes of Interstate 78. For the moment, no charges have been filed against the wrong-way driver, but as with many motor vehicle accidents, the investigation is still underway as of this report.
According to the report, it appears a 51-year-old woman from out of state somehow managed to end up driving east in the westbound lanes of Interstate 78 around 2 a.m. the morning of May 3. Her vehicle sideswiped a pickup truck before colliding head-on with a westbound car. Somehow, she escaped the collision with only minor injuries. The pickup truck driver also sustained only minor injuries.
Motor vehicle accidents: How to recognize a drunk driver
Many motorists in New Jersey have suffered the consequences of drunk driving crashes. Many drivers who would never drive after consuming alcohol fall victim to motor vehicle accidents caused by impaired drivers. The only defense that sober drivers have against drunk drivers is to learn how to identify them and then to do what they can to avoid crossing paths with them.
The most common signs to indicate possible impairment include drivers who weave, drift or swerve through traffic. Tailgating and driving on the wrong side or in the middle of the road could also indicate a driver who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Drunk drivers often fail to turn the headlights on when they drive at night, and some drive very slowly — often to avoid catching the eye of police officers.
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A DUI could cost you more than you think
Driving when under the influence of alcohol is a dangerous thing to do. Not only are you putting yourself in danger, but you are also putting other people on the road in danger. This is why there is a federal limit on alcohol intoxication, which is set based on blood alcohol concentration (BAC). It’s illegal for a person to drive with a BAC of 0.08% or higher.
If you were pulled over and your BAC was measured to be above 0.08%, you’ll almost certainly face DUI charges. If you believe that a mistake was made, you can take action to defend yourself against the DUI accusation. Defending yourself is important because getting a DUI could cost you more than you think, both financially and in regard to your reputation. The following is an overview of the potential costs of being charged with a DUI.
Motor vehicle accidents: New Jersey crash kills 5
Five people, including a toddler, are dead after a horrific crash in Rutherford, according to local police. New Jersey authorities were dispatched to the scene of the accident that involved a front-end loader. As with many motor vehicle accidents, police are still investigating the cause of this crash. The driver of the front-end loader is cooperating with the ongoing investigation, and no charges have yet been filed.
According to the accident report, an SUV driven by an unknown individual was traveling on Route 3 around 11 p.m. the night of July 26 when the accident occurred. For reasons that have yet to be determined, the vehicle crashed into the rear end of a front-end loader while traveling westbound towards the Orient Approach overpass. The force of the impact killed three girls in the car as well as the driver.
Motor vehicle accidents: 3 dead following New Jersey crash
A single-vehicle crash is still being investigated by state police after three people died in a rollover. New Jersey police confirmed the deaths of three individuals, though they have not been publicly identified, pending the notification of next-of-kin. For the moment, as with many motor vehicle accidents, the cause of this crash remains a mystery.
According to a witness who was driving behind the vehicle, at around 3 p.m., the car was headed eastbound on the Atlantic City Expressway when the crash occurred. For reasons unknown, the car suddenly rolled over before veering off the road into a wooded area. All three individuals in the car were pronounced dead at the scene.
Motor vehicle accidents: Child dies in fatal crash
An accident involving an Amazon Prime tractor-trailer and a second vehicle has left a 1-year-old boy dead, according to local sources. The tragic crash happened on the New Jersey Turnpike late on the night of June 26. Three adults suffered moderate injuries and have been hospitalized. For the moment, no charges have been filed, but as with many motor vehicle accidents, the police investigation is still underway.
According to the police report, it appears the tractor-trailer struck the rear of a passenger vehicle around 11 p.m. in the southbound lanes of the turnpike. The cause of the collision is still unknown, but fire fighters from three different companies were called to the scene to assist. It took a crane to remove the tractor-trailer from on top of the car.
Motor vehicle accidents: 3 dead in New Jersey
Three people are tragically dead following a serious single-vehicle accident in the late evening of June 9th. Two other people involved in the crash are hospitalized, and New Jersey police are trying to determine the cause of the crash. As with many motor vehicle accidents, charges may yet be filed against the driver, who was among the survivors of the fatal crash.
According to the report, it appears the vehicle involved was headed east on Route 22 in Newark around 11 p.m. when the driver, a 19-year-old woman, reportedly lost control of the car. The vehicle crashed and caught fire, with two passengers, a 19-year-old and an 18-year-old, being ejected from the vehicle. They were pronounced dead at the scene.
First steps to take before a premises liability claim
If you were injured on a premises, whether it was the home of a friend, a grocery store or an amusement park, the owner of the premises may be legally to blame for your injury. This means that if you make a personal injury claim against the premises in question, you may be able to gain back financial compensation for the damages caused in terms of medical bills and lost wages. You may also be able to gain additional compensation for the pain and suffering caused.
To be successful in making a premises liability claim, you will need to take the appropriate steps in a given time frame. Doing so will help you to gather the evidence you need and to start the legal process correctly. The following are the first things you should do when preparing to make a personal liability claim.
Criminal defense: Did police request a field sobriety test?
If a New Jersey police officer makes a traffic stop, there is no way to predict how events might unfold. Perhaps, the officer will merely issue a warning to the driver to slow down or to repair a brake light that is not functioning. If the officer asks the driver to step out of the vehicle and take a field sobriety test, more serious issues might be at hand, such as a suspicion that the driver is operating the vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, in which case the driver may be in need of criminal defense assistance in the immediate future.
In such situations, it is especially important that the driver in question is aware of his or her rights. No driver is obligated to comply with a police officer’s request to take a field sobriety test. There are no legal or administrative penalties for refusing to do so.
Motor vehicle accidents: 5 dead in New Jersey
A horrific accident claimed five lives, including that of a toddler, on the evening of May 17, according to local sources. New Jersey authorities have not released the names of the deceased, pending notification of their next-of-kin, and as with many motor vehicle accidents, their investigation is not yet complete. However, they have stated they do not believe any criminal activity led to the crash.
According to the limited information available, it appears that, at around 11 p.m., an SUV was heading westbound on Route 3 when the accident occurred. For reasons currently unknown, the SUV struck a front-end loader, which was moving at the time. The driver of the construction vehicle was uninjured in the crash and has cooperated with authorities on the scene.
Motor vehicle accidents: 3 badly hurt in New Jersey
An apparent wrong-way crash has set three people to the hospital with serious injuries, according to local sources. Police and emergency services in New Jersey responded to the accident, which occurred in the westbound lanes of Interstate 78. For the moment, no charges have been filed against the wrong-way driver, but as with many motor vehicle accidents, the investigation is still underway as of this report.
According to the report, it appears a 51-year-old woman from out of state somehow managed to end up driving east in the westbound lanes of Interstate 78 around 2 a.m. the morning of May 3. Her vehicle sideswiped a pickup truck before colliding head-on with a westbound car. Somehow, she escaped the collision with only minor injuries. The pickup truck driver also sustained only minor injuries.
Motor vehicle accidents: How to recognize a drunk driver
Many motorists in New Jersey have suffered the consequences of drunk driving crashes. Many drivers who would never drive after consuming alcohol fall victim to motor vehicle accidents caused by impaired drivers. The only defense that sober drivers have against drunk drivers is to learn how to identify them and then to do what they can to avoid crossing paths with them.
The most common signs to indicate possible impairment include drivers who weave, drift or swerve through traffic. Tailgating and driving on the wrong side or in the middle of the road could also indicate a driver who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Drunk drivers often fail to turn the headlights on when they drive at night, and some drive very slowly — often to avoid catching the eye of police officers.
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Smith & Gaynor, LLC
60 Washington Street, Suite 302
Morristown,
NJ
07960
Phone:
973-292-0016
Fax:
973-292-9168
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