CASE RESULTS $1,525,000 settlement in 2007 for a couple injured in a collision with a drunk driver; the lawsuit was against the drunk driver and a restaurant under a dram shop theory for its negligent service of alcohol to the drunk driver

Georgia's Dram Shop Act states that a provider of alcohol at a liquor store, bar, club, restaurant or server at a private party has a duty to avoid serving alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person.

If you or someone you love has been seriously injured or killed in an accident involving someone who is intoxicated, it is important that you consult with an attorney experienced in Dram Shop litigation.

The typical limits of a car insurance policy might not be sufficient to compensate someone for the devastation caused by a drunk driver. The Atlanta personal injury and wrongful death lawyers at Commander+Pound can help you determine if you have a claim against the business or responsible party who served the alcohol.

Just because you have been in an accident with a drunk driver does not automatically mean you can make a Dram Shop claim. Georgia courts have interpreted the law to require the victim to prove the existence of evidence that the server had some notice that the consumer was intoxicated.

The burden of proving knowledge of intoxication means it is critical for a victim to consult a qualified attorney right away so that evidence can be gathered to help prove your case.

Retaining an attorney qualified to make a Dram Shop claim can allow the victim to collect from the business or resident and can open up the claim to other available avenues of insurance or compensation, which can be critical in a serious drunk driving accident.

If you or someone you love has been injured by a drunk driver, or suffered personal injury or wrongful death as the result of someone being served too much alcohol in violation of Georgia's Dram Shop Act, the law office of Commander+Pound offers free appointments to discuss your rights.

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