What to do if my 19 year old son was served alcohol at a graduation party until he was severely intoxicated and ws injured?
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What to do if my 19 year old son was served alcohol at a graduation party until he was severely intoxicated and ws injured?
My son attended a graduation party at his friend’s house. He was provided alcohol by one adult ther, and the property owners were providing alcohol to other minors. Later on, he was intoxicated and tried to walk home. His girlfriend decided to drive. He ran back down the road and stopped her. He got the keys and threw them so she couldn’t drive. She had a fit and screamed like he was hurting her. His friend who was hosting the party pulled him away from the car and hit him and at that point, he punched his friend back once and ended up fracturing his eye socket.
Asked on July 5, 2012 under Personal Injury, New York
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You and your son need a lawyer...immediately. You need a civil litigation attorney who has handled litigation on behalf of minors (meaning underage drinkers, not legal minors) in such situations (private party and alcohol served or made available by the homeowners or those over 21). All of the activity that stemmed from the drinking may or could be linked to the homeowners though I do not think your son can escape at least being partially responsible (i.e., gun was not pointed to his head to drink). There has been a history of such events occurring in your state and it is considered an illegal act.
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