East Texas Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers Holding Negligent Parties Accountable
Drunk driving is a major problem in Texas and across the United States. Driving under the influence (DUI) accidents are common despite law enforcement efforts to catch drunk drivers and get them off the roads. After such a crash, the drunk driver can and should face both criminal and civil consequences for their reckless decision to drink and drive. But depending on how the driver obtained the alcohol, others may share fault for the crash.
When you contact Dobbs & Porter, our car and truck accident attorneys can help you assess your options for seeking compensation from negligent alcohol vendors that overserved the driver who later struck and injured you. We have an in-depth knowledge of Texas’s dram shop laws in case you need to sue a bar in Texas. We work tirelessly to help our clients claim the compensation they need and deserve for drunk driving injuries.
When Are Texas Bars And Alcohol-Sellers Liable For DUIs?
Each adult is responsible for how much they choose to drink. But under Texas dram shop laws, licensed or permitted alcohol-sellers also have a role to play in preventing overconsumption. In legal terms, a dram shop refers to a bar or another enterprise that sells alcohol.
Alcohol vendors such as bars and restaurants cannot continue to serve a patron who is obviously so intoxicated that they present a danger to others or themselves. If employees ignore this responsibility, it may be possible to file a lawsuit against the bar. In lawsuits against bars, the bar may be liable for any injuries, wrongful deaths or property damage that a patron caused as a result of being intoxicated. Are you interested in suing a bar that overserved someone, resulting in your drunk driving injuries? Reach out to our dram shop lawyers, who can explain all about bar liability in Texas.
Our Bar Liability Lawyers Do The Work To Prove Negligence
In order to succeed in dram shop cases, personal injury law attorneys must prove that the business employee knew or had reason to know that they were serving someone who was already dangerously intoxicated. This can be difficult to establish in a bar lawsuit, which is why it is so important to hire an experienced bar and restaurant liability attorney.
As soon as you contact our firm, we will begin a thorough investigation into the drunk driving car accident, seeking witness statements, sales records and any other available evidence. When applicable, we will also cite the results of a separate investigation conducted by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
Once we establish liability for overserving alcohol, we can help you seek full and fair compensation for medical bills, lost wages and/or permanent disability, pain and suffering and property damage. We also represent families of deceased victims in drunk driving wrongful death claims in Texas.
When Drunk Driving Causes Major Trucking Accidents
Car accidents involving alcohol are already incredibly dangerous. When a truck driver drives a commercial truck under the influence of alcohol, the results can be catastrophic. Sadly, Texas truck accidents can involve drunk driving as well. The drivers of semi trucks, 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers and other big rigs sometimes turn to alcohol as a means to relieve their stress. If they cause a drunk-driving truck crash, they may lose their commercial driver’s license (CDL). The trucking company may also face liability for the semi-truck accident.
Reach Out Today For Caring Drunk Driving Accident Attorneys
From our office in Tyler, Dobbs & Porter proudly serves clients throughout East Texas. We are passionate about helping injured Texans and their families seek justice in civil court, and we offer free initial consultations to all prospective clients. To schedule yours, you can contact us online or call us at 903-310-1433.