Phoenix Dram Shop Liability Attorney

What is dram shop liability?

In a drunk driving accident, it is easy for many people to pin the blame on the driver. Truthfully, most of the liability rests with them as they were the person who made the decision to get behind the wheel when intoxicated. What most people do not realize, however, is that they are not the only people who can be held responsible for the accident.

What about the person who sold the driver alcohol? In the state of Arizona, a licensee can be held liable for an accident if they unlawfully served alcohol. According to §4-311 of the 2010 Arizona Code, they can be held liable for both property damage and injuries sustained in the accident if they served liqueur:

• To a patron who was already obviously impaired; or
• Sold to a consumer without asking for an ID to confirm legal age

If it can be proven that they committed either of the above acts when selling the liqueur, that the purchased became intoxicated off the alcohol purchased and that the intoxication was the direct cause of injury or death in the accident, the licensee can be the one held liable.

Car Accident Lawyer in Phoenix, AZ

When you are dealing with the aftermath of a car accident, you need to be confident that you have a Phoenix car accident attorney on your side who will be willing to be comprehensive in their treatment of the case. This is simply not the time to think just inside of the box. When you are seeking just compensation, you need to ensure that you are looking at the case from every angle when determining liability.

At the Knowles Law Firm, they understand the different laws and bring an extensive knowledge of this area of the law. You can be confident knowing that they will be able to help you in your pursuit of your just outcome. They know how difficult it can be to deal with the aftermath of an accident and will do everything possible to help you defend and protect your legal rights.

They know that cases of this type are often multi-faceted and have many different sources of negligence and liability. When you are seeking compensation to help cover your associated costs, you need to be sure that you are considering each and every angle. This includes looking at the driver, as well as the place and person who supplied the alcohol. When you work with the Knowles Law Firm, you can be confident knowing that they will do everything that they can to fully and comprehensively review your claim.

If you have been injured in a drunk driving accident and have questions regarding dram shop liability, do not hesitate to contact a Phoenix car accident attorney from the firm today.