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Florida Drunk Driving Accidents – Who Can Be Held Liable?

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Written By: Lenorae Atter
Attorney at Law
1174747_by_a_beer.jpg Injuries resulting from a drunk driving accident can be disabling, if not fatal. Florida law recognizes what is commonly referred to as “Dram Shop Law,” which allows for liability for such accidents to be place on not only the responsible individual, but the restaurant, bar or individual that served the drunk driver.
In accordance with Florida Statute 768.125, simply providing alcohol to someone of legal age does not place liability on the serving individual. However, serving alcohol to a minor does establish liability. In addition, serving alcohol to a known drunk (i.e. the regular at a bar that always drinks until unable to stand) also places liability on the individual, bar or restaurant that served the person known to have such a reputation or propensity for drinking and driving.


If you have been injured by a drunk driver, seek experienced legal counsel to help you. The extent of injuries, especially in drunk driving accidents, can be very serious and it is good to know all of your options for possible recovery of damages.

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