Edison Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer

If you’re reading this page, you are likely looking for help after a serious accident involving a drunk driver. We take these cases very seriously because we know how traumatizing crashes like these can be. For us… it’s personal. Here’s why.

Steven Benvenisti, a partner at our firm, was vacationing in Florida in his early 20s with his fraternity brothers when he was hit by a drunk driver while walking down a road. The accident, which caused severe leg injuries and a traumatic brain injury, put him on life support and into a coma for 10 days. Thankfully, after nearly a year of surgeries, hospitalization, and rehabilitation, he reached a full recovery. He then went on to law school and dedicated his career to helping victims of drunk driving accidents.

When a drunk driver turns your life upside down, it can give you great relief for someone to support you through these challenges who’s been there before, both as a survivor and an experienced injury attorney. Contact our firm today for more information about how we can help you and your loved ones.

Why Choose Our Edison Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers?

Many injury attorneys claim to be skilled specialists, but that isn’t always the case. Our firm has 12 Certified Civil Trial Attorneys with successful experience winning in court. We’ve recovered more than $1 billion in verdicts and settlements, and we’ve helped more than 35,000 families throughout our firm’s history. Some of our results for drunk driving accidents include: 

• $20.4 million judgment for a woman riding in a cab struck by a drunk driver. She suffered a brain injury and requires a wheelchair to move around. The lawsuit targeted the driver and the nightclub that overserved him.
• Multimillion-dollar settlement for a family after an extremely intoxicated driver hit their car on the Pulaski Skyway. The accident caused a severe brain injury and killed the child riding in the backseat.
• $787,500 settlement for a man who suffered head and spine injuries after a drunk driver hit his car head-on

We’ve developed a reputation as a firm that fights aggressively for our clients, especially those injured by a drunk driver. We refuse to back down until you get the results you deserve. We recommend that you contact us as soon as possible so we can start investigating all parties involved in providing and serving the alcohol and all other aspects of the case.

We understand that trust is earned, and we are honored to accommodate you no matter where you are or what language you speak. We have Spanish speakers in our firm and translation services for Russian, Polish, Portuguese, and several other languages. We are happy to meet with you in the office or virtually via FaceTime, Zoom, or Skype. 

We offer free case reviews, and we don’t receive any money unless we get results for you. 

Proving Liability in a Drunk Driving Accident Claim in Edison

The driver at fault for the accident does not have to be charged or convicted of a DWI to be financially responsible for the accident. However, if you can establish that the driver was intoxicated or under the influence of drugs, the evidence will support your claim of the driver’s negligence. A drug test may confirm the presence of alcohol or drugs in the driver’s system. 

Eyewitness testimony from other drivers who observed the at-fault driver swerving in traffic or those who witnessed them consume alcohol at a bar or restaurant may help you prove liability. Further, if law enforcement cites the driver for drunk driving or driving under the influence, you will have additional evidence to prove they were responsible.

Our experienced car accident attorneys will gather all available evidence to prove the at-fault driver’s liability. This includes speaking to witnesses, interviewing law enforcement, and collecting all of the necessary records and documentation that support your case.  

Money Damages Available After Being Hit in a Drunk Driving Accident in New Jersey

If a drunk driver injured you, you could be entitled to money or restitution for your injuries and financial losses related to the accident. Your attorney will collect your medical records, bills, and payroll records documenting any lost wages so you can demand maximum compensation under the law. You could be entitled to money to cover: 

• Medical expenses 
• Lost income 
• Loss of future earning capacity 
• Mental distress 
• Pain and suffering

New Jersey Dram Shop Laws: Suing the Seller or Server of Alcohol

New Jersey Dram Shop laws may allow you to recover money from another party besides the driver. You may have a claim against the bar or restaurant in your lawsuit if they overserved the drunk driver who caused the accident. According to N.J.S.A. 2A:22A-1 to -7, you may have a claim for negligence against the entity that served the drunk driver if the accident was proximately caused by the negligent service of alcohol, and the accident was a foreseeable consequence of that negligent service. Under the statute, the entity that served the drunk driver will be considered negligent if they served a visibly intoxicated person, or even a minor, when they should have known the person was under the legal drinking age. 

Drunk Driving Accident Statistics in New Jersey

Drunk or high drivers are the top cause of fatal car accidents in New Jersey, according to the New Jersey state police annual report, which includes drunk driving accident statistics. Intoxicated driving has overtaken distracted driving as the leading cause of such accidents, a trend in many other states that recently legalized marijuana for recreational use.   

According to the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, 28 percent of drivers involved in fatal accidents during the weekends were intoxicated. In a recent year, 20 percent of fatal car accidents in New Jersey involved a driver with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or higher, which means someone was killed by a drunk driver every 48 minutes. 

Unfortunately, the increased number of drunk drivers on the road has led to more drunk driving accidents. If a drunk driver injured you, you do not have to navigate the legal process alone. We understand you may not know what to do when hit by a drunk driver. Let our experienced personal injury attorneys handle your drunk driving accident lawsuit. 

After suffering a near-death experience, Attorney Steven Benvenisti, with the help of extensive physical and cognitive therapy, made a full recovery from his injuries. He enrolled, graduated from law school, passed the New Jersey Bar Exam, and even became the law clerk of the Presiding Judge of the Special Civil Part of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Bergen County.  After his clerkship, he became associated with New Jersey’s Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. and became a partner in 2002.

Steven Benvenisti took this near-death experience and decided to use the blessing of his full recovery as an opportunity to help others.  Aside from representing people and families in his capacity as an attorney certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney, he went on to be President of the New Jersey Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and also Co-Chairman of MADD national.  He served on the national Board of Directors of Mothers Against Driving and has been influential in changing laws in New Jersey and other jurisdictions to reduce the risk of injury to others at the hands of intoxicated drivers.  Having survived and recovered from a traumatic brain injury, he is an expert in brain injury cases and serves as President of the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey. Through his network of MADD and his experience lecturing about his near-death experience, he has assembled a national network of lawyers experienced in suing drunk drivers. All of his consultations as a lawyer are free and confidential.  

His story about how he almost died at the hands of a second-time drunk driver offender has been told internationally at medical conferences and on TV.  He especially enjoys giving a special presentation during the holidays and prom season to high school and college students about the consequences of drinking and driving.  

Steven Benvenisti’s story has been memorialized in a book he authored titled “Spring Break, a True Story of Hope and Determination.” (2012) available through Amazon or directly to families in need of comfort and motivation by calling him on his cell phone (201) 500-LAWS.  

Talk to an Experienced Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer in Edison, NJ Today!

If you’re looking for help after a drunk driving accident in Edison, NJ, you’ve come to the right place. 

At Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C., we understand that you may not know where to turn in the aftermath of an accident caused by a drunk driver. We have over 30 personal injury lawyers on our team, and we can handle all aspects of your case while you recover from your injuries. 

Our firm has over 40 years of experience and has recovered $1 billion on behalf of our clients. Contact an Edison, New Jersey, drunk driving accident attorney at Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. today for a free initial consultation.