HOUSTON DRAM SHOP
LIABILITY LAWYER

Have You Been Injured by a Drunk Driver?

Have you been hit by a drunk driver? Sustained injuries and had to have medical treatment? Perhaps admitted to the hospital and wondering who is going to pay all of these bills? This is a common occurrence in the state of Texas. Unfortunately, many times the driver who was drunk at the time of the automobile accident has a minimum policy that does not come close to covering the victim’s damages. Fortunately, if the drunk driver was over served at the bar there is a possibility that the bar may have liquor liability insurance. Cases against bars for clubs over-serving their patrons are not easy cases in Texas.

Nevertheless, the personal injury lawyers at the Baumgartner Law Firm, have been extremely successful in obtaining huge compensation for our clients over the years. An initial investigation after a severe injury DWI accident is always needed to determine if a lawsuit or case against the bar or club can be pursued.

Drunk Driving Accidents

The vast majority of the dram shop cases stem from a drunk driving accident. In Texas, liquor liability cases are governed by the Texas Dram Shop Act, Section 2 of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, as amended, which Act allows families who have lost a loved one and personal injury victims to bring lawsuits against commercial alcohol providers who may be responsible for a drunk driving accident. Hiring an experienced dram shop lawyer as soon as possible after an accident is a good first step toward justice.

Bars and Clubs May Be Liable

Generally, the burden of proof falls upon the plaintiff to prove that at the time the alcohol was provided to the drunk driver, that the individual was obviously intoxicated such that he or she was a danger to themselves or others. Additionally, the plaintiff must prove that the over-serving of alcohol was a cause of the damages complained of by the plaintiff. An early investigation by an experienced dram shop lawyer who knows the liquor liability laws in Texas is essential to protect the victim’s rights.