Pursuing Justice After A Drunk Driving Incident
Drunk driving can be catastrophic, causing significant physical, emotional, and financial consequences. Holding all responsible parties accountable is important not only for the victim to have justice, but also to attempt to prevent such incidents in the future. This, of course, includes the drunk driver themselves, but in some cases the bar, restaurant, or other store that served the driver while visibly intoxicated may also be found liable for the incident and your injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured in a collision involving a drunk driver, our Birmingham, AL dram shop liability lawyers can help you.
In order to determine the full extent of liability in your case and pursue the maximum amount of compensation that you deserve, contact our team at Marsh | Rickard | Bryan, LLC today to schedule a consultation.
What Is Dram Shop Liability?
Our Birimingham attorneys have experience pursuing a legal concept known as “dram shop” liability. This means that when an establishment sells alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person who then causes an accident, injury, or death, the establishment can potentially be found partially liable for the resulting injuries.
These cases can be complicated and somewhat difficult to prove, which makes the experience and knowledge of our lawyers all the more important as you pursue the full extent of compensation that you deserve. If it can be proven that the establishment knew or should have known that the customer was visibly intoxicated when they served him or her, and that the alcohol served contributed to the accident and the resulting injuries, then the establishment may be found liable for your injuries and owe you compensation for your losses.
How Our Lawyers Can Help You
Our service begins with an initial consultation. We will discuss your case with you, including the circumstances of your accident and the extent of your injuries, in order to determine the best steps forward as we pursue a claim or lawsuit. We will then thoroughly investigate your case and gather evidence to prove liability and the extent of compensation that you are owed. If the driver was intoxicated in your collision, this includes investigating the source of the alcohol to determine if dram shop liability applies to your case.
Our team will represent you in all aspects of your case. Throughout the entire process, our lawyers who are versed in Alabama dram shop liability law will be by your side to assist you as you pursue physical, emotional, and financial recovery in the aftermath of a collision.
Seek Dedicated Legal Representation Today
We know how painful and daunting the aftermath of a collision can be, but there are paths available for you to pursue the justice and recovery that you deserve. You do not have to take on this process alone. Contact our team at Marsh | Rickard | Bryan, LLC today to discuss your case and determine how we can help you begin your path to recovery.
