Any intoxicated driver who gets behind the wheel of a motor vehicle is negligent and anyone they injure can hold them liable for the harm they cause.
Sometimes, our lawyers discover that the negligence of other parties may have contributed to the accident, and you may seek compensation from them as well. Other parties often found liable in drunk driving accidents include:
Employer of the Drunk Driver
Under Texas law, employers of drivers whose careless actions cause harm to others while performing duties for their job can be held liable for their drivers’ actions.
The Store, Bar, or Restaurant That Sold Alcohol to the Drunk Driver
Texas Dram Shop Law allows accident victims to sue any business that provides alcohol to a visibly drunk customer or any minor who subsequently causes an accident that results in injury or death.
The Host Who Provided Alcohol to a Minor
You can hold adults who provide alcohol to unrelated minors in their homes or other private property liable if the minor causes an accident that injures you or kills a loved one.