Dram Shop Liability in Georgia
Car wrecks with drunk drivers are traumatic events that frequently result in extreme property damage and devastating personal injury to innocent parties. Insufficient insurance, or a complete lack thereof, can leave the victim saddled with costly medical bills and repair expenses on top of suffering the injury and damage in the first place. Fortunately, dram shop liability laws may be able to extend liability in these types of accidents to the establishment which provided the liquor, allowing the injury victim to recover the compensation they deserve.
If you or someone you know has been injured by a drunk driver, you shouldn’t have to deal with the consequences by yourself. Contact the Atlanta injury lawyers of Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC today at 770-631-1811 to discuss your case with a qualified member of our legal team and learn more about your rights and options under the law.
When Liability Applies
There are two circumstances in which liability can be extended to the serving establishment in a drunk driving case, limited in the following ways:
- The seller or provider knowingly, willfully, and unlawfully furnished a minor with alcohol, who subsequently caused an accident. If the minor provided reasonably convincing identification indicating they were of age, liability for the seller or provider is waived.
- The seller, provider, or server furnishes a person with alcohol who is in a noticeable state of intoxication, knowing that said person will soon be driving.
Demonstrating effectively in a court of law that the server was aware of both the state of intoxication and the intent to drive is challenging and best handled by a skilled attorney.
Contact Us
If you have been injured by a drunk driver with insufficient insurance to provide full compensation for your injuries and damages, an experienced Atlanta injury attorney from Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC may be able to demonstrate that a liquor store or tavern shared liability for the accident. Call today at 770-631-1811 to discuss the details of your case.
