Category: Drunk Driving Accidents

New Year is a time for celebration and welcoming a fresh start. Often, people celebrate the holiday by ringing in the New Year with a cocktail or glass of bubbly. Unfortunately, some New Year revelers take the celebration too far and then attempt to drive home. Some estimates suggest that drunk

December is the season of lights, packed with festive events, parties, and celebrations meant to mark the holiday season. While it may be one of the year’s most joyous and festive months, it can also be one of the most tragic times. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration estimates in one recent

In New York and throughout the country, drunk drivers who seriously injure others are dealt with by the criminal justice system. However, jail time, fines, license suspensions, and other forms of punishment do not help the victims of the drunk driving accident. Fortunately, there is recourse for victims. In addition

Each year, many New Yorkers look forward to celebrating New Year’s Eve with family and friends. Although we can’t predict how the 2020 holiday season will be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting social distancing guidelines, data from prior years suggest that traffic on New Year’s Eve could be

The True Tale: Elizabeth Barrett Browning, the world renown poet who died in 1861, wrote a sonnet to her future husband, the treasured 19th century poet Robert Browning. The first two immortal lines are, “How do I love thee. Let me count the ways.” I now transition to the current subject and

An intoxicated driver caused the death of the Petara Cordero, girlfriend of Cleveland Browns defensive end Chris Smith, in a roadside accident on Interstate 80 in Ohio on Wednesday, according to a statement released by the team. Fox 8 News in Cleveland reported that the couple, who had recently celebrated

For many, New Year’s Eve should be a time of excitement and expectation for the coming year. As the ball dropped in Times Square, people all over the city contemplated their New Year’s resolutions and wondered what the next 365 days hold in store. But even as some people greeted

Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is always dangerous. Alcohol is a central nervous suppressant, and it dulls reflexes and awareness, drastically increasing the risk of an accident occurring. Many drunk drivers overcorrect out of fear of accidents, driving too slowly and never changing lanes. Though this

With Thanksgiving upon us, it is time to take stock of dangers that might be faced during the holiday season that stretches from Turkey Day through New Year’s. The holiday season sees a large spike in traffic accidents, particularly accidents involving drivers under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Thanksgiving,

Ride sharing apps such as Uber and Lyft are popular choices for people looking to get home after a late night out, particularly after a few drinks have been enjoyed. This is a responsible thing to do, recognizing that it is not safe to drive after drinking and hiring someone