On January 8, a PA driver crashed his car into a New Jersey home, severing a natural gas line and causing an explosion and fire. An article on MyCentralJersey.com states that one resident was injured and a house was also destroyed in the accident. The fire damaged four other homes, displacing one family.
According to the article, the driver was impaired at the time of the crash. He is now facing serious criminal charges, including driving while under the influence. Because of his serious disregard for the law, he could also be held civilly liable for the injuries caused as well as all the damage to the property. It is going to be extremely costly for the families whose homes were damaged, not to mention how disruptive to their lives it will be to be displaced.
When a driver fails to adhere to traffic laws and safe driving practices, they are ultimately responsible for any injuries that result from accidents their negligence has caused. Driving under the influence continues to be a s [...]
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