Myrtle Beach Drunk Driving Injury Lawyer

After a car accident in Myrtle Beach caused by a drunk driver, the impaired driver might be arrested and charged with the crime of Driving Under the Influence (DUI). The driver might go to jail, pay a fine, and lose their license. If you were seriously injured in the crash, however, those consequences do nothing to make up for what you have suffered. To hold the drunk driver accountable for restoring what you have lost, you must file a personal injury claim against their car insurance policy or personal assets.

At Wright Injury Law, we believe drunk drivers are accountable to the criminal justice system and the individuals they harm. We fight for those injured by drunk drivers in Myrtle Beach to get them the personal injury compensation they deserve.

Liability of Bars and Restaurants in South Carolina

In South Carolina, bars and restaurants can potentially be held responsible for accidents caused by their patrons under certain circumstances. This is related to what is commonly known as "Dram Shop" laws.

Dram Shop Laws

These laws allow for an establishment that serves alcohol to be held liable if they serve alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person or to a minor, and that person then causes an accident due to their intoxication. The key points include:

• Visible Intoxication: Serving alcohol to someone who is visibly intoxicated can lead to liability.
• Minors: Serving alcohol to a minor is a violation and can result in liability if the minor causes an accident.

Legal Implications

If a customer leaves a bar or restaurant and subsequently causes a car accident due to intoxication, the victim of the accident may file a lawsuit against the establishment. To succeed, they generally must prove that the establishment served alcohol to someone who was clearly intoxicated or underage.

It is important for establishments to be vigilant in their practices and ensure compliance with state laws regarding the sale of alcohol to protect themselves from potential liability.

Contact Wright Injury Law today to schedule a consultation with Attorney Brooke Eaves Wright at our office, by phone or by video.