Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. that does not have “Dram Shop” laws. For those that are native Louisianians, Dram Shop laws allow an intoxicated person’s victim to sue the person or business that got the injury-causing person intoxicated. For example, if you were in Indiana and were injured by a drunk driver, you would be able to file suit against the person that got the intoxicated driver drunk. The idea is that the server owes a duty to society to ensure that the person he’s serving does not cause harm to others. But if you were hit but a drunk driver in Louisiana, generally, you would only be able to file suit against the intoxicated driver.
Nevertheless, there are two exceptions to this general rule: (1) serving someone under age and (2) serving someone in a place that is under maritime jurisdiction. So take the above example of the drunk driver. A person or business can be liable if the intoxicated person served was under the age of 21 or if the person was served alcohol on a vessel in navigable waters.
If you or a loved one has suffered a personal injury, learn about your legal rights from an experienced New Orleans personal injury attorney by filling out our free, no obligation case review form located on this website.
Other Car Accidents News
Seat belts keep you secure durng a car accident; without them, you’re more likely to be completely ejected from the car, ensuring severe injury or death. Unfortunately, there are also cases where seat belts can malfunction.
After you are involved in an auto accident, it is important to contact an attorney as soon as possible. Initially, an experienced attorney can give you a lot of information about your case, including how [...]
Teen drivers have special needs on the road – and while they may have had good training and have gained some experience, they lack the years that adult drivers have to make split decisions. Parents [...]
Throughout the country, speed limits are increasing. From highways to city streets, drivers are getting the luxury of getting to their destination a little faster. In one instance, there was an article in Time magazine that highlighted the [...]
A plaintiff in an automobile accident case can usually count on being required to be present at three specific proceedings associated with their case. These are, in the order that they will be expected to [...]
New Orleans, LA Car Accident Compensation Lawyer Car accidents, even minor ones, are unsettling and tend to shake one’s confidence in the world. This may be particularly true for passengers who are injured in an [...]
