Drunk Driving Accident Results in Six Figure Settlement For Our Client

Unfortunately, our client did have multiple injuries. She was taken to Sumner Regional Medical Center by EMS. Our client had injuries to her shoulder, arm, left knee, and neck. The stress of the accident created emotional distress. She was dealing with health complications and the financial burden of bills and car expenses.

Not only was the intoxicated defendant at fault, but we believed so was the bar they were leaving that night. Yes, a drunk driver’s insurance company could be legally responsible to make financial amends. But, so can the bar. A bar or restaurant can be held liable for selling alcohol to intoxicated people. This is legally referred to as Dram Shop laws.

Dram shop laws started a long time ago in England, back when places called “dram shops” sold small drinks of alcohol. A “dram shop” was basically a bar, tavern, or any store that sold alcoholic drinks. Later, in the 1800s in the United States, people who wanted to stop too much drinking pushed for these laws. They believed that if a dram shop served alcohol to someone who was already drunk or too young, that place should be responsible if that person then caused harm.
Tennessee Dram Shop law allows for an establishment selling alcohol to be held responsible for injuries of an individual. This permits compensation for those affected by the dangers of drunk driving from all involved parties. The law includes the bar the defendant was at moments before the accident.

Although our client was worried about the accident’s impact, we reassured her she was in great hands! We brought suit against the responsible parties and with perseverance and unwavering focus on our client’s well-being, we were able to ease the recovery process and achieve a six figure settlement.