Waco Social Host Liability Lawyer

Drunk driving accidents often have terrible consequences for innocent victims. In fact, nearly one out of every three fatal auto accidents that occurred in 2008 was alcohol related. Impaired drivers threaten their own safety as well as that of other motorists and passengers. However, in some situations, the driver is not the only person responsible for these actions. Social host liability law holds homeowners and other adults responsible for serving alcohol to minors.

If you or someone you love has suffered harm in a drunk driving accident with an intoxicated minor, it is important that you seek justice and fair compensation. Social host liability laws may be an important part of getting the compensation you deserve. For more information and a free case evaluation, please contact the Waco social host liability lawyers at the Law Offices of Vic Feazell, P.C., by calling 877-948-4842.

Consequences of Serving Underage Drivers

Whether a drunk driving accident is fatal or not, the consequences often include serious injuries and significant property damage. But the minor responsible for the accident may not have the funds necessary to cover these costs. As a form of protection for the needs of accident victims, social hosts may be held responsible if they meet the following requirements:

• The server was an adult older than 21
• The driver was a minor under the age of 18
• The adult was not the parent of the driver
• The adult knowingly served the alcohol or knowingly allowed it to be served

If these requirements are met, the social host may be liable for injuries caused by the intoxicated minor.

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If you or someone you love has been injured in a drunk driving accident with an intoxicated minor, you may have grounds for legal action. Please contact the Waco social host liability lawyers of the Law Offices of Vic Feazell, P.C., at 877-948-4842 for a free consultation.