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Alcohol-Related Accidents and Injuries
When an intoxicated person causes an injury -- whether through a drunk driving accident or some other kind of mishap -- it can open the door to a number of legal issues. In this section, we'll examine the role of alcohol in personal injury cases (including car accidents) and the impact of "dram shop" and "social host liability" laws.
Articles on Alcohol-Related Accidents and Injuries
Articles on Alcohol-Related Accidents and Injuries
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Dram Shop Laws: Can I Sue a Bar After an Alcohol-Related Accident?
Bars, restaurants, and liquor stores may be on the legal hook after an alcohol-related accident. Find out how dram shop laws make them legally responsible for the harm caused by a drunk customer.
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Social Host Liability Laws and Lawsuits Over Alcohol-Related Accidents
Can a party host or other provider of alcohol be sued if an intoxicated person causes an injury?
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Facing an Injury Claim or Lawsuit After a DUI-Related Car Accident
If you were driving under the influence and caused a car accident, here's what you need to know about your liability for injuries and vehicle damage.
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Legal Options After Getting Hit by a Drunk Driver
If you've been injured or a family member was injured or killed by a drunk driver, you'll want to know about your options to collect compensation. We walk you through the basics and cover some other issues you should keep in mind.
Q&A on Alcohol-Related Accidents
Q&A on Alcohol-Related Accidents
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Am I Legally Responsible for My Drunk Guests?
Be a responsible host if you're serving alcohol at a party or you could face serious legal consequences.
Dram Shop Laws and Social Host Liability in Each State
MoreDram Shop Laws and Social Host Liability in Each State
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California Dram Shop and Social Host Liability Rules
When an intoxicated person causes an accident in California, can a third party be liable for providing the alcohol?
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Texas' Dram Shop Laws and Social Host Liability
In Texas, as in every state, if you are injured by an intoxicated person's negligence, you can bring a personal injury claim against that individual.
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New York Dram Shop Laws and Social Host Liability for Alcohol-Related Accidents
You were injured by a drunk person in New York. Can you sue the person or business that provided the alcohol?
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Ohio Dram Shop Laws and Social Host Liability for Alcohol-Related Accidents
You were injured in Ohio by someone who was drunk. Can you get compensation from whoever sold or served them alcohol?
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Florida's Dram Shop Laws and Social Host Liability for Alcohol-Related Accidents
Each state has laws and rules that allow an injured person to seek compensation when another person causes an accident.
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