Legal Question in DUI Law in New York

Club/bar liable for dui or car accident

Are bars or nightclubs liable when a person leaves their establishment intoxicatted and gets into a car accident?


Asked on 5/12/06, 10:18 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Robert R. Groezinger GroezingerLaw P.C.

Re: Club/bar liable for dui or car accident

Possibly, under the NYS General Obligations Law. Feel free to contactme for a free telephone consultation at 8458782163.

Good Luck

RRG

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Answered on 5/12/06, 10:28 am
Andrew Nitzberg Andrew Nitzberg & Associates

Re: Club/bar liable for dui or car accident

These are called 'dram shop laws'. But remember, no one is ever civilly liable without negligence.

A man who walks in, orders one drink after having 10 in another bar, and then goes out and gets into an accident will not create liability for the bar. On the other hand, if he has all ten in thast bar, then the bar has a problem.

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Answered on 5/12/06, 12:24 pm
Robert Evans Robert S. Evans esq.

Re: Club/bar liable for dui or car accident

It is possible under existing law. However the facts are oftentimes hard to prove. Call my office 7188340087 for more info.

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Answered on 5/12/06, 2:32 pm


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