Every year thousands of people are injured in accidents involving drunken drivers. Often times these accidents are caused by drivers who have had too much to drink while out on the town, such as while eating at restaurants, or partying at clubs or bars. Depending on the jurisdiction, those injured by drunken drivers, who were served too much to drink by such hospitality establishments, may have legal standing against these establishments and their proprietors.
Many jurisdictions across the country have held that businesses which serve alcohol have a responsibility to refuse service to those who appear to be overly intoxicated. Though this distinction may seem to be arbitrary, courts and legislatures have nevertheless held that serving alcohol to a drunk patron can pose a significant risk not only to the patron but also to others. For this reason many alcohol serving companies have been successfully sued over the years after having been found to have served alcohol to patrons who should have been refused.
If you, or someone you know, have been injured in an accident involving a drunk driver, you may be entitled to monetary compensation from the establishments which sold alcohol to the driver. Though these kinds of suits are delicate and complex, they have nevertheless been favorably adjudicated for plaintiffs in various parts of the country. Boulder City accident attorneys of Jolley Urga Woodbury & Little can help you and your family get the compensation that you deserve. Please call us at (702) 699-7500 or contact us online today to schedule your free initial consultation and learn more about your legal rights.
