Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

suit against dui

i was hit by a drunk driver and disabled, and i was told by a civil suit attorney that i could not sue her because i too had been drinking. We were both tried and held guilty of dui. therefore i cannot sue her because this is a ''no fault'' state. is this true? rita


Asked on 12/22/06, 11:39 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: suit against dui

I suggest you repost your question under personal injury. The finding of guilty cannot be held against you because it was a lower court. A plea of guilty is a different situation.

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Answered on 12/22/06, 12:17 pm


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