Rights After A Drunk Driving Accident

Our Michigan drunk driver accident lawyers represent injury victims against drunk drivers and the establishment that served the alcohol.  The injuries suffered in these accidents are often catastrophic and many victims are further traumatized because they were injured by a drunk driver.  Victims of drunk driving accidents in Michigan have a number of legal rights.

In addition to pursuing a personal injury claim against the drunk driver, claims can also be made against the owner of the vehicle driven by the drunk driver.  Additionally, there can be claims against the bar, restaurant, or establishment that served the drunk driver the alcohol that caused the intoxication. This is called a Dram Shop case. The establishment that served the alcohol can be sued for furnishing an intoxicated person alcohol before they got behind the wheel of an automobile.

Act Quickly in a Dram Shop Case

The Michigan Dram shop law requires that an investigation into the accident begin as soon as possible. It also requires that the bar or restaurant in question be notified within a very narrow period. Our law firm hires private investigators to interview witnesses and other bar patrons to prove that the establishment served alcohol to an intoxicated motorist shortly before the accident.

A delay in beginning this investigation may result in difficulty tracking down these witnesses later, or may mean that the time limit for naming the bar expires. Therefore, a drunk driving accident victim should call an attorney immediately to begin working on the case. This also applies to families seeking compensation for the wrongful death of a loved one in a fatal drunk driving accident.

Contact  A Grand Rapids Dram Shop Lawyer

It is essential to contact a lawyer experienced in Michigan drunk driving accident lawsuits.  There a number of legal issues in these cases that require significant expertise, and an inexperienced lawyer may miss them.  When you call our law firm, our attorneys and investigators will start working on your case immediately and begin gathering the witness statements and evidence to prove and win your case.

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If you were involved in this accident or a similar accident and have questions about your legal rights and options, it is important that you contact a reputable law firm. Please make sure that any Michigan law firm that you contact has significant experience in handling these types of accident and injury cases and has an excellent track record of successful settlements and jury verdicts. We also suggest that the attorney you contact provides you with a free initial consultation.