NJ Drunk Driver Motorcycle Accident Victim Attorneys
Motorcycle Accident With a Drunk Driver
Driving while intoxicated is incredibly dangerous and thoughtless, but every day drivers choose to get behind the wheel, or on a motorcycle, after consuming alcohol. This senseless act puts everyone on the road in danger. Alcohol impairs a driver's judgment and reaction time. It also impairs vision and makes the person less alert than if he or she were sober. These factors combined make it impossible for the driver to give the necessary attention to the road or react quickly when necessary. Alcohol use is a factor in almost half of all fatal motorcycle accidents.
In New Jersey, operating a motor vehicle, whether it is a car, truck or motorcycle, with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 percent or more, is illegal. There is also a zero tolerance law for any driver under the age of 21. Any detectable alcohol in the bloodstream or a BAC reading of .01 percent or above for an underage driver will result in a drunk driving charge. Drunk driving while carrying a passenger under 18 years old is a separate offense.
Nationally, a blood alcohol concentration level of more than .08 percent or more was detected in 43 percent of motorcycle riders in fatal single vehicle accidents, according to a 2008 study. In New Jersey, this number was about 27 percent. Alcohol impairment is one determinant in the severity of motorcycle collision injuries, along with speed and size of the motorcycle.
The Princeton New Jersey DUI motorcycle accident lawyers at Lependorf & Silverstein have close to two decades of experience with New Jersey law and motorcycle injury law. We have built a reputation as leaders in our field and in our community. We are here to help victims recover monetary damages so they can get back to normal life as soon as possible. We strive to build personal relationships with each of our clients. To accomplish this goal, we accept a select few cases and put all of our effort into getting the best possible outcome for each client. If you were severely injured or lost a loved one in a New Jersey motorcycle crash caused by a drunk driver, call us today to schedule a free case evaluation.
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