Legal Question in Personal Injury in Pennsylvania

An underage minor left my house after drinking alcohol. He was involved in a car accident and was injured. How much trouble am I in?


Asked on 1/10/11, 12:07 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Greg Artim Morrow & Artim, P.C.

ALOT. You certainly can and should be charged criminally. In addtion, you very well could get sued for the damages and any resulting injuries.

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Answered on 1/15/11, 12:20 pm
Terence Sean McGraw Warren & McGraw, LLC

There are potential civil and criminal ramifications that may or may not arise. Certain factors increase the risk of criminal prosecution. If you knowingly served a minor, you definitiely committed a crime and, if implicated, will likely be prosecuted.

Certain factors increase the risk of a lawsuit for monetary damages. Such a a suit is based on "social host liability" and may not be covered by insurance. Your personal assets may be at risk.

It is impossible give you accurate advice based upon the small amount of information in your question. THe best advice I can give you is to seek the advice of an attorney sooner rather than later.

This answer to your legal inquiry is based upon the limited facts stated in your question. Accurate legal advice is based upon an exchange between a lawyer and a client. The lawyer can then ask about other facts that may change or confirm the answer. Without that exchange, this reply should be considered limited in value. You should rely on this answer only at your own risk. Direct consultation with a lawyer is always recommended. Answering your question does not create an attorney-client relationship.

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Answered on 1/15/11, 1:03 pm


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