Dram Shop Liability Law in Georgia
Georgia's dram shop liability law contains provisions that allow accident victims to hold bars, restaurants and pubs responsible for serving both minors and visibly intoxicated individuals who will soon be driving. The rationale behind the law is that alcohol-serving institutions share some responsibility to prevent drunk driving accidents. Thus, the injured party in such a case can recover from both the drunk driver and the establishment that overserved the driver.
If you or a family member has been injured or killed in a car wreck caused by a drunk driver, please contact us or call our attorneys at Butler, Wooten & Fryhofer, LLP, at 800-233-4086 for a free case evaluation. We will investigate dram shop liability as it applies to your accident.
What Is Georgia's Dram Shop Liability Law?
Dram shop liability laws hold bars, restaurants, and other sellers of alcoholic beverages accountable for damage caused by drunk drivers who drink at that establishment and then drive. In particular, drivers who are under the legal drinking age and drivers who are visibly drunk should not be served alcohol. When bars, restaurants and even liquor stores fail to stop serving or selling to a patron who later injures or kills another in a drunk driving accident, the bar, restaurant or store can be sued.
DUI accidents are both avoidable and preventable. Bar and restaurant owners and servers need to be mindful of the harmful effects of drinking and driving, and not put profit ahead of the safety of Georgia drivers. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed in a drunk driving crash, our dram shop liability lawyers can help.
We have more than 20 years of experience fighting for the rights of injured victims. We understand the damage drunk drivers can cause and aggressively pursue claims under Georgia's dram shop liability law. After a DUI crash, you may be entitled to compensation for lost wages, medical bills and injuries, as well as uncapped punitive damages.
Contact Experienced Dram Shop Liability Lawyers
At Butler, Wooten & Fryhofer, LLP, our attorneys understand the importance of holding negligent drivers accountable, which is why we stand up for accident victims. Contact us or call our Atlanta-based law firm at 800-233-4086 to schedule your free case evaluation. Time is of the essence to investigate dram shop liability claims, so don't wait — call now.
