my son was struck and killed when 6 vehicles ran him over. the police report states he was mostly at fault but there are conflicting stories
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my son was struck and killed when 6 vehicles ran him over. the police report states he was mostly at fault but there are conflicting stories
CAN I FILE CLAIM AGAISNT THE BAR THAT SERVED HIM WAY TOO MUCH ALCOHOL AND SEEN THAT HE WAS IN NO SHAPE TO DRIVE AND THEY LET HIM DRIVE ANYWAY
Asked on May 22, 2009 under Accident Law, Michigan
Answers:
L.M., Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
The law that deals with liability of an alcohol server is called Dram Shop Liability. In many states, bars would be responsible for damages that occur as a result of them serving alcohol to an obviously already intoxicated individual. In Michigan, however, the liability of a bar is limited to illegal alcohol sales, such as serving minors or known alcoholics. If you son was either or both, you might have a case.
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