New Jersey Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers

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New Jersey DUI Accident Law — Key Facts

Statute of Limitations

2 years

Time to file your claim

Fault System

Modified comparative (51%)

How fault affects recovery

Punitive Damages

Available

Against drunk driver

Min. Insurance

15/30/5

Required liability coverage

New Jersey DUI Laws You Need to Know

→ NJSA 39:4-50: DUI per se at .08+
→ New Jersey allows punitive damages for DUI accident victims
→ Dram shop liability under NJ Alcoholic Beverage Server law

Punitive Damages in New Jersey DUI Cases

Unlike ordinary negligence cases, DUI accident claims often qualify for punitive damages — compensation designed to punish the drunk driver and deter future reckless behavior. In New Jersey, courts recognize that choosing to drive drunk is willful and reckless misconduct.

Punitive damages can significantly increase your total recovery beyond medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. An experienced DUI accident attorney knows how to document and present your claim to maximize these damages.

The criminal DUI case and your civil injury claim are separate. You can pursue full compensation even if the driver is acquitted or pleads to a lesser charge.

What New Jersey DUI Accident Victims Should Do

→ Call 911 immediately and get the police report — a DUI arrest strengthens your civil case

→ Seek medical attention even for minor injuries — symptoms often worsen over days

→ Document everything: photos, witness names, insurance information

→ Do NOT give a recorded statement to the drunk driver's insurance company

→ Remember: New Jersey's statute of limitations is 2 years — but evidence disappears faster

→ Contact a DUI accident attorney before settling — early offers are often far below your full value

Find DUI Accident Lawyers in New Jersey Cities

Newark Jersey City Paterson Trenton

New Jersey — What Sets This State Apart

★ Dense highway network increases DUI crash exposure
★ New Jersey's proximity to NYC means significant late-night DUI risk

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