In the past generation, legislation and enforcement have become more stringent against drunk driving, or driving while impaired. While innovations such as airbags and anti-lock brakes have increased road safety, the contrasting tragedy of unnecessary deaths and accidents due to DUI accidents have become more apparent. Mothers Against Drunk Driving and similar groups have become very active.
If you have been injured, or lost a loved one in an accident caused by a drunk driver, contact an attorney at Gay, Chacker & Mittin, PC.
The law has evolved and "dram shop" actions are now common, holding bars and restaurants liable for over-serving patrons they know (or should know) are already intoxicated and a danger to the public. It is not only motor vehicle accidents for which they may be liable. Bars, restaurants and liquor stores may be sued when they irresponsibly contribute to an accident. But social hosts may be, in certain cases, liable also.
Serving Minors
Social hosts more often serve minors alcohol, than bars. But bars do when they fail to demand ID, or easily accept fake ID. Servers have a responsibility to be aware of who is being served, and aware of intoxicated patrons.
The following are possible signs of intoxication:
- Boasting
- Loud speech
- Drinking alone
- Drinking too fast
- Ordering doubles
- Buying rounds
- Crude behavior
- Slurred speech
- Falling asleep
Philadelphia, PA DUI Accident Lawyers
Our law firm is prepared to pursue damages for you, against a drunk driver and his or her insurance company, as well as any and all other possible defendants. Call a Philadelphia auto accident attorney at 866-371-5853 or contact us for a complimentary consultation about your drunk driver car accident.
