New Jersey Drunk Driving Victims Lawyers
Drunk driving is one of the country's biggest causes of vehicle accidents, injuries, property damage and deaths. New Jersey has several strict laws regarding driving after drinking alcohol and all drivers throughout the State must abide by them. In New Jersey the rights of victims of drunk driving accidents are also taken very seriously. Victims always have the right to financial and criminal legal actions after an accident.
If the drunk driver is caught then the New Jersey Court System is set up with a series of mandatory license revocations, fines and in many instances jail time. A drunk driver is also charged up to $3,500 by the state for the infraction and has their driving record affected for the rest of their life. In addition, if the drunk driving violation was especially damaging, involved serious injuries or was a subsequent conviction the criminal penalties are especially serious.
Victims of drunk driving accidents in New Jersey also have the legal right to file civil claims against the drivers and also against other businesses, government offices or individuals if they were involved as well. Several drinking establishments have been found liable for the behavior of their clients, particularly if the bartender kept serving someone who was obviously drunk. If the drunk driver had a history or if the city or state had not kept up their monitoring of the driver then they can be held partially liable as well.
All victims of drunk driving accidents and their families should seek legal assistance to aid them in their case. A New Jersey drunk driving accident lawyer can help the family to recover significant damages, ensure that the driver does not harm anyone else and in many cases even change the laws of the state. A drunk driving accident lawsuit can result in the laws of New Jersey to get changed in order to help protect future people from these awful crimes.
The offices of Lependorf & Silverstein have particular experience in dealing with drunk driving, DUI or DWI accident related cases throughout New Jersey. While our office is in Princeton we can handle cases throughout the state including Trenton, New Brunswick, Newark, Elizabeth and Camden. Our DUI attorneys offer free, no-obligation consultations on any potential case.
All cases involving the victims of a drunk driving accident can be handled through a contingent fee basis. Contingent fees mean that we are only paid if and when we win your case. If we are unable to successfully handle your lawsuit then we are not paid. These fees allow victims of DUI crimes to hire an experienced and professional law firm without worrying about paying extravagant legal fees to do so.
Our Princeton DWI accident lawyers have successfully settled cases involving drunk drivers, many who were already convicted in criminal courts or even behind bars. We can assist families who have been struck by the senseless tragedy of drunk driving accidents. Contact us today with any and all of your drunk driving victim related questions.
If you or a loved one has suffered from a serious accident caused by a drunk driver in New Jersey, contact Lependorf & Silverstein today for a free consultation.
