Law.com Article – Hidden Legal Gaps in Protecting Passengers from Drug-Impaired Drivers

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Summary of Law.com article “Hidden Legal Gaps in Protecting Passengers from Drug-Impaired Drivers” by Michael Epstein (July 16, 2025):

In his latest article for Law.com, Managing Partner Michael J. Epstein explores a critical—and often overlooked—issue in personal injury law: the growing threat of drug-impaired driving and the legal system’s failure to hold these drivers accountable. While alcohol-related DUIs are backed by well-established legal standards, impairment from cannabis, opioids, and prescription drugs often falls into a dangerous legal gray area. The result? Severely injured passengers are left without justice.

Epstein breaks down why proving impairment in these cases is so complex, how outdated laws hinder accountability, and what reforms are urgently needed. From improved roadside testing to better jury instructions and updated toxicology protocols, this article makes one thing clear: our laws must catch up to the evolving risks on today’s roads.

At The Epstein Law Firm, we remain at the forefront of advocating for those injured due to negligence—whether the impairment involves alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both. Read the full article to understand why the system must change—and how we’re fighting to make that happen.