09/03/2026
A drunk driver hits you. Obviously, you look at the driver. But should somebody also be looking at the bar that served them?
Sometimes, yes.
It’s called dram shop liability, and these cases can involve investigating what happened before an impaired driver ever got behind the wheel.
Who served them? How much were they served? Were there signs of intoxication? Are there receipts, witnesses, surveillance footage, or other evidence that helps tell the story?
It does not mean a bar is automatically responsible anytime a customer drinks and later causes a wreck.
If you or someone you love is seriously hurt by an impaired driver, make sure somebody is looking at the whole picture.
Legal Strength. Medical Insight.