Holding the responsible parties accountable is crucial in drunk driving accident cases. While the drunk driver bears primary responsibility, other parties may also be held liable, including:
1. Bars and Restaurants: Establishments that over-serve alcohol to visibly intoxicated patrons may share liability if those patrons later cause accidents.
2. Social Hosts: Individuals who host parties and serve alcohol to guests may be liable if an intoxicated guest causes an accident after leaving the party.
3. Employers: If an employee causes a drunk driving accident while on company business or in a company vehicle, the employer may share liability.
4. The Driver: If the driver decides to operate a vehicle after they know they would be in a situation where they could be drinking alcohol, or after they knowingly choose to consume alcohol and then drive, they could be held liable for the damages incurred.
5. The Driver's Spouse, Friends, or Acquaintances: If the driver was in the company of friends, family, or others who knowingly allowed or encouraged the driver to operate a vehicle after they had been drinking, they could be held liable as well.