Who’s liable when a drunk driver causes an accident?

Who’s liable when a drunk driver causes an accident?

If someone chooses to drive while impaired, they’re making a decision that could lead to injuries and deaths. If they happen to make a mistake on the road, they could hit others and cause significant damage. It’s not always just the drunk driver who is to blame for that collision, which is something that victims should understand. In some cases, the owner of a location where the driver got alcohol could be liable as well. For example, a bar that…

What to Expect When Divorcing a Narcissist

When one spouse is a narcissist, it makes the already distressing process of divorce far more emotionally and financially challenging for their spouse, and often for their shared children. Knowing what to expect when divorcing a narcissist can help you to prepare and protect yourself against typical narcissistic behaviors that often make a divorce a high-conflict process.  Is Your Spouse a Narcissist? Mayo Clinic defines narcissism as a mental health disorder that causes the afflicted individual to experience an “unreasonably…

4 steps to take after a crash with a drunk driver

When you’re hit by another driver whom you can tell is impaired, it’s important for you to take action to make sure that they are held liable for the collision. Initially, you’ll want to call 911 and talk to the police, but making sure that you have information about the case and your injuries is important, too. There are several things you should do if you’re involved in a crash with a drunk driver. Here are four to remember. Get…

How to spot a phony ID (before you serve a minor)

Protecting your liquor license is important to you — but fake IDs are a major problem. There are some high-quality fakes out there, so how can you be held responsible for catching them all? Well, you generally can’t. More than likely, one or two bad IDs will eventually slip past you. This does not mean, however, that you’re relieved of all responsibility for weeding out underage drinkers and turning them away. Contact us for a free consultation on your unique…

Give up the dangerous habit of running yellow lights

It’s normal, to some degree, to see people trying to “beat” red lights by speeding up to get through an intersection or area where a light has just turned yellow. Unfortunately, this is dangerous. They could hit someone and cause a serious, or potentially fatal, collision. Just how dangerous is running yellow and red lights? In 2016, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that over 800 people were killed after being involved in crashes with people running traffic signals….