Steven Benvenisti, an attorney and partner at Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C., recently penned an op-ed for NJ.com, urging lawmakers to be proactive in advancing legislation that would reduce drunk driving accidents. In 2021, Congress passed The HALT Drunk Driving Law, which would require anti-drunk driving technology in new vehicles….
The holidays usually mean spending quality time with loved ones, feeling grateful, and, of course, food and drinks. Still, every year, law enforcement across New Jersey, New York, and the nation prepares for the predictable pattern of increased drunk and impaired driving during the holidays. Sadly, according to the National…
Drunk driving remains a serious and growing problem in New Jersey. The latest data from New Jersey State Police reports that drunk driving and alcohol-related crashes are on the rise, and too many lives are being cut short due to these preventable events. As a response, the state is stepping…
The below is from a recent article on CityBiz. Super Bowl Sunday is one of the most anticipated events of the year, bringing together friends, families, and football fans for a day of excitement, celebration, and camaraderie. However, amid the cheers and halftime entertainment, there is a serious, often overlooked…
During the early hours of October 21, 2023, shortly after midnight, a fatal alcohol-related car accident occurred in Teaneck that left two passengers dead and the intoxicated driver being charged with the death of his two passengers and possession of a controlled dangerous substance. The senseless loss of two lives…
It’s a parent’s worst nightmare — a phone call or knock on the door informing them their teen died in a drunk driving accident. And far too often, these bad dreams are a reality. Alcohol use presents one of the greatest threats to teens’ health and safety today, especially when…
Friday, May 25th, 2018 marks the third annual National T-Shirt Day, which aims to raise awareness against the dangers of intoxicated driving. Join the personal injury law firm of Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C., for a day of fun and reflection by taking part in the #NationalTShirtDay social media contest….
Drunk driving accidents take far too many lives in New York and New Jersey. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), an average of 283 people per year are killed in drunk driving accidents in New York alone, and another 137 are killed in New Jersey. Thousands more suffer devastating injuries in…
The decision to get behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol can permanently alter one’s life. Preventing friends and family from driving while impaired by alcohol is the most important step one can take to ensure drunk driving has no place in a community. While enjoying a night out with…
