Drunk Driving Accidents / Dram Shop Liability

While tougher DUI laws and increased enforcement have reduced drunk driving in the United States, someone still dies in an alcohol-related car accident approximately every 30 minutes (NHTSA 2006). The lawyers at Brett Tessler and Associates are committed to pursuing justice under our dram shop laws for innocent people who are injured by drunk drivers, as well as the families of those who are killed in drunk driving accidents.

For a free consultation regarding a drunk driving accident, or more information about dram shop liability in Pennsylvania, contact our Philadelphia law firm. We are committed to pursuing justice and compensation for the innocent victims of drunk drivers.

Under Pennsylvania's dram shop laws, a bar, tavern, pub, restaurant, or other liquor establishment can be held financially responsible if they illegally sold liquor to a person, who then injured someone in a car accident while driving drunk. An illegal sale of alcohol is broadly defined as serving or selling alcohol to either a minor or a person who is visibly or obviously intoxicated.

The personal injury attorneys at Brett Tessler & Associates have the knowledge and experience needed to successfully handle dram shop liability cases. We work hard to thoroughly investigate drunk driving accidents, establish liability on the part of negligent bars and restaurants, and present a strong case for damages on behalf of innocent victims.

The irresponsible driver who gets behind the wheel of a motor vehicle when intoxicated frequently does not have any auto insurance coverage. Some fatal accidents involve repeat drunk drivers who have lost their driver's license or are driving on a suspended driver's license. The innocent victims who are injured or killed by the carelessness of such drivers often must look to their own uninsured or underinsured auto coverage for compensation. For more information about underinsured and uninsured motorists' coverage, see Motor Vehicle Accident Insurance.

If you were injured, or a loved one was killed, in a drunk driving accident, contact our dram shop liability attorneys to learn how we hold both drunk drivers and negligent bars responsible for alcohol-related injuries and deaths.