Does Standard Restaurant Insurance Cover Alchohol Related Accidents?
Does Standard Restaurant Insurance Cover Alcohol-Related Accidents?
Picture this scenario. You own a restaurant. One night, a few guys come in for dinner and have a few drinks at your establishment. After enjoying some good food and strong drinks, they leave for the night. On the way home, one of those guys who is driving crashes his vehicle and causes a deadly accident. Guess who could possibly be held responsible for the damage? Your restaurant.
Dram shop laws were put in place to keep establishments that serve alcohol to patrons responsible accountable for any injuries, damages, or even deaths caused by intoxicated patrons. These laws can be enforced through civil lawsuits, and DUI victims and their families can sue alcohol-serving establishments for monetary damages. These lawsuits can result in huge financial payouts. For example, in one case back in 1999, a New Jersey jury awarded the family of a girl who was […]