Atlanta Dram Shop Liability Lawyers
If you or someone you love has been injured in a drunk driving accident, it is important to make sure that the responsible parties are brought to justice for the unnecessary pain and suffering they have caused. However, many people are not aware that they may be able to pursue compensation from more parties than just the driver who caused the accident in question. Dram shop liability laws hold alcohol-distributing establishments liable for injuries and deaths caused by their patrons if that establishment failed to observe alcohol distribution laws.
If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in an alcohol-related car accident, you may be eligible for financial compensation from the party that provided the intoxicated driver with alcohol. To learn more, contact the Atlanta dram shop liability lawyers of Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC, by calling 770-631-1811.
What is Dram Shop Liability?
Alcohol distributors may be liable for injuries and deaths caused by their patrons if they do not observe state laws regarding the sale of alcohol. In the state of Georgia, most dram shop liability cases involve the sale of alcohol to individuals under the age of 21 who then caused an accident, injuring themselves or others. However, in some limited circumstances, an establishment can also be held liable for:
- Serving alcohol to those who are visibly intoxicated
- Serving alcohol to those who are habitually intoxicated
Allowing people to become dangerously intoxicated is incredibly irresponsible and dangerous, and as such, it is important to hold establishments accountable for their carelessness when they over-serve patrons or when they provide alcohol to minors.
Contact Us
If you or someone you know has been injured or killed in an alcohol-related accident, you may be eligible for financial compensation from the party that provided alcohol to the drunk driver. To learn more about dram shop liability and your legal rights, contact the Atlanta dram shop liability lawyers of Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC, today by calling 770-631-1811.
